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F&M Bank Opens New Location in Waynesboro, VA

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NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: F&M Bank Opens New Location in Waynesboro, VA

TIMBERVILLE, VA—April 23, 2021— F&M Bank, a locally owned independent community bank headquartered in Rockingham County is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Waynesboro, VA on Monday, April 26, 2021. The full-service branch located at 2701 West Main Street expands the $1 billion community bank’s presence to four banking offices in the Augusta County market and 12 offices serving the greater Shenandoah Valley.

“The F&M Bank team is delighted to grow into the vibrant City of Waynesboro – a thriving, local economy,” said Mark Hanna, President & CEO. “With this growth, we remain focused on serving the Shenandoah Valley and contiguous markets as an independent bank for the long-term. The decision to expand into Waynesboro supports our strategic initiative of organic expansion in core markets to better serve the banking needs of our communities.”

In January 2021, F&M Bank entered into an agreement with Carter Bankshares, Inc. to acquire the branch, and associated client relationships, which recently received regulatory approvals. The Company also welcomes two Carter Bank & Trust employees, Lisa Shiflet and Breanna Rodgers to the F&M Bank family.

Mr. Hanna is available for further comment. Please contact Holly Thorne at marketing@fmbankva.com, (540) 217-6409