<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC. FOR THE
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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