First Community Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported interest income of USD 8,738,000 compared to USD 7,510,000 a year ago. Net interest income was USD 8,058,000 compared to USD 6,794,000 a year ago. Income before taxes were USD 2,107,000 compared to USD 2,238,000 a year ago. Net income was USD 502,000 compared to USD 1,792,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.07 compared to USD 0.26 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.20% compared to 0.78% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 1.96% compared to 8.51% a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest income of USD 32,156,000 compared to USD 29,506,000 a year ago. Net interest income of USD 29,394,000 compared to USD 26,459,000 a year ago. Income before taxes were USD 9,144,000 compared to USD 8,849,000 a year ago. Net income was USD 5,815,000 compared to USD 6,682,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.83 compared to USD 0.98 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.62% compared to 0.75% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 6.56% compared to 8.08% a year ago.