In Brief: N.C. Thrift Adopts Repurchase Plan

First Savings Bancorp has adopted a stock repurchase plan, subject to regulatory approval.

William E. Samuels, president of the $257 million-asset thrift company, said the program will "help us to maintain financial strength and profitability."

Shareholders' equity totaled $67 million on June 30.

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