Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 11.315 million compared to USD 10.219 million a year ago. Net income was USD 3.436 million compared to USD 2.010 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 0.57 compared to USD 0.34 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 43.204 million compared to USD 39.572 million a year ago. Net income was USD 13.382 million compared to USD 10.268 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.23 compared to USD 1.71 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.22 compared to USD 1.69 a year ago.