<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE> 9
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains financial information extracted from the consolidated
financial statements of South Carolina Community Bancshares, Inc. for the year
ended June 30, 1997 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such
financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
       
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