Southern First Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 21.303 million compared to USD 17.633 million a year ago. Net income was USD 8.601 million compared to USD 7.198 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.11 compared to USD 0.94 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.1 compared to USD 0.92 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 79.810 million compared to USD 67.269 million a year ago. Net income was USD 18.328 million compared to USD 27.858 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.37 compared to USD 3.7 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.34 compared to USD 3.58 a year ago.