Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended of December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net income available to the common shareholders of $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share compared to net income available to common shareholders of $2.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015. Return on average assets increased to 1.00% compared to 0.93% for the same period a year ago. Net interest income was $11,299,000 compared to $10,131,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $5,142,000 compared to $4,236,000 a year ago. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the company’s net income to common shareholders was $13.0 million, or $1.94 per diluted share compared to net income available to common shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $10.2 million, or $1.55 per diluted share. Net interest income was $42,999,000 compared to $38,529,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $20,369,000 compared to $15,536,000 a year ago.