North Carolina

F.N.B. in Pittsburgh plans to retain some Yadkin Financial executives and assign them to key roles after it closes its purchase of the North Carolina bank.

Southern First Bank in Greenville, S.C., and Five Star Bank in Warsaw, N.Y., are entering new markets.

A BB&T unit that finances power equipment has a new president.

First Citizens BancShares in Raleigh, N.C., reported higher quarterly profit that reflected a couple of one-time gains.

First South Bancorp in Washington, N.C., has acquired a portfolio of mortgage servicing rights.

BNC Bancorp in High Point, N.C., plans to raise about $55 million through a common stock offering.

North Carolina's second-biggest community bank agreed to sell itself at a rich premium, signaling that the state has become an attractive market for acquirers. Adding an out-of-state bank could also create opportunities for *locals* to poach business.

F.N.B. Corp. in Pittsburgh is making a big play to enter North Carolina.

Even absent a rate hike, executives believe that the banking giant can still improve profits by hitting this expense target.

Gov. Pat McCrory on Wednesday signed the North Carolina Money Transmitters Act, as requested by the state banking commissioner's office.