Select Bancorp, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income of $8,877,000 compared to $8,425,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $7,892,000 compared to $7,535,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $2,452,000 compared to $2,208,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $1,605,000 or $0.14 per basic and diluted share compared to $1,618,000 or $0.14 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.76% compared to 0.82% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.12% compared to 6.20% a year ago. For the year, the company reported total interest income of $34,709,000 compared to $33,341,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $30,976,000 compared to $29,799,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was $10,401,000 compared to $9,971,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $6,750,000 or $0.58 per basic and diluted share compared to $6,476,000 or $0.56 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Book value per share as at December 31, 2016 was $8.95 compared to $8.38 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.81% compared to 0.86% a year ago. Return on average equity was 6.61% compared to 6.42% a year ago.