1 EXHIBIT 23.1 ELLIOTT, DAVIS & COMPANY, L.L.P. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the use of the incorporation by reference our report dated July 8, 1999, relating to the financial statements of Greenville First Bancshares, Inc., in the Registration Statement of Form SB-2 and Prospectus, and to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts". /s/ Elliott, David & Company, L.L.P. ------------------------------------ ELLIOTT, DAVIS & COMPANY, L.L.P. Greenville, South Carolina July 26, 1999 Internationally -- Moore Stephens Elliott Davis, LLC 870 South Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, South Carolina 29607 (864) 242-3370