BCT Bank of Charles Town Celebrates Revamped Martinsburg Branch

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PTBS – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, marked the unveiling of its newly renovated branch in Martinsburg, West Virginia with a festive open house. Aaron Howell, Senior Vice President and Community Banking Executive, led the ceremonies alongside Alice Frazier, BCT’s President and CEO, and Branch Manager Kim McGarrah. Local clients, business leaders, and community members were in attendance, including Randy Lewis, Interim President and CEO of the Berkeley-Martinsburg Chamber of Commerce, who officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Guests enjoyed refreshments from local businesses during the event.

In her remarks, Ms. Frazier expressed pride in the renovation, stating, “We are so proud to show off our newly renovated Martinsburg branch. After 23 years, it was definitely time for an HGTV makeover. We greatly appreciate the support of our Martinsburg clients and business leaders who joined our exciting reveal! We believe this renovation, along with other planned improvements, will greatly enhance our clients’ experiences.”

The Martinsburg branch first opened its doors in 2001 and has since become BCT’s second largest branch in terms of both deposits and client accounts. BCT also operates a branch in Hedgesville, solidifying its presence in Berkeley County, West Virginia.

This branch offers a full range of banking services, including deposit and savings accounts, retail and business loans, trust services, wealth management, and mortgage lending. Located at 9738 Tuscarora Pike, Martinsburg, WV, 25403, its hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Drive-through service is also available.

About BCT Bank

Established in 1871, BCT – Bank of Charles Town, known as The Community’s Bank, is a subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc. PTBS. As of September 30, 2024, the bank had approximately $871 million in assets. It operates through its main office, eight branches, and two loan production offices across Jefferson and Berkeley Counties (WV), Washington County (MD), and Loudoun and Stafford Counties (VA). The bank offers a variety of banking products and services, free access to over 55,000 ATMs via the Allpoint® network, and about 675 additional free ATMs through other partnerships. Online and mobile banking options are available for individuals, businesses, and local governments. It also provides various types of loans, such as commercial lines, residential construction, and government contractor loans, and is recognized as a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender. BCT Wealth Advisors has been a leading provider of trust services for over 70 years.

BCT has received multiple accolades, including being voted as the winner in four categories in the LoudounNow 2024 Readers’ poll: Bank, Mortgage Company, Banker, and Financial Planner. It was also recognized as a “Best of the Best” winner in the 2024 Journal-News Readers’ Choice Awards. In 2023, American Banker listed BCT as a “Top 200 Community Bank,” awarded to the best-performing banks in the United States with assets under $2 billion. Additionally, it was named a “Best Bank To Work For” by American Banker in 2023, 2021, 2020, and 2019.

Shares of the company are traded on the OTC Pink Sheet market under the symbol “PTBS.” For more information about Potomac Bancshares, Inc. and BCT Bank, please visit www.mybct.bank.

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