(SUMTER, SC- April 13, 2016) South State Bank announced Suzie Kirby has joined its Sumter Office as a mortgage lender.

With over 14 years of experience, Kirby has worked as a branch manager, membership development officer, and customer service representative.

Kirby earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.

A native of Sumter, Kirby has been honored by the Sumter Chamber of Commerce as Ambassador of the Quarter, by the Florence County Lions Club as Lion of the Year and also received the SAFE Federal Credit Union Leadership Award.

Kirby is active in her community and is a member of the Shaw-Sumter Community Council, the USC Sumter Alumni Council and Sumter First Church of God.

Kirby and her husband Richard Kirby reside in Sumter and have two children.

South State Corporation is the largest bank holding company headquartered in South Carolina. Founded in 1933, the company's primary subsidiary, South State Bank, has been serving the financial needs of its local communities in 24 South Carolina counties, 13 Georgia counties and 4 North Carolina counties for over 80 years. The bank also operates Minis & Co., Inc. and First Southeast 401K Fiduciaries, Inc., both registered investment advisors; and First Southeast Investor Services, Inc., a limited purpose broker-dealer. South State Corporation has assets of approximately $8.6 billion and its stock is traded under the symbol SSB on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. More information can be found atwww.SouthStateBank.com.

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