Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended of December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net income available to common shareholders of $2.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in comparison, net income available to common shareholders was $3.3 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2016. Return on average equity was 5.50% compared to 12.14% for the same period a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.52% compared to 1% for the same period a year ago. Net interest income was $13,608,000 compared to $11,299,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $6,666,000 compared to $5,142,000 a year ago. Book value per common share was $20.37 per share against $17 per share a year ago. For the year ended December 31, 2017, net income to common shareholders was $13.0 million, or $1.76 per diluted share, compared to net income to common shareholders of $13.0 million, or $1.94 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2016. Net interest income was $50,876,000 compared to $42,999,000 a year ago. Income before provision for income taxes was $23,661,000 compared to $20,369,000 a year ago.