EXHIBIT 23.5

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of SouthBanc Shares, Inc.
on Form S-4 of our report dated November 5, 1999, appearing in the joint Proxy
Statement-Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.  We also
consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such joint Proxy
Statement-Prospectus.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Greenville, South Carolina
April 26, 2000