First Community Corporation reported earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net interest income of USD 6.794 million compared to USD 6.348 million a year ago. Income before taxes were USD 2.238 million compared to USD 2.169 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1.792 million compared to USD 1.601 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.26 compared to USD 0.24 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.78% compared to 0.74% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 8.51% compared to 8.06% a year ago. For the year, the company reported net interest income of USD 26.459 million compared to USD 25.253 million a year ago. Income before taxes were USD 8.849 million compared to USD 8.403 million a year ago. Net income was USD 6.682 million compared to USD 6.127 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 0.98 compared to USD 0.91 a year ago. Return on average assets was 0.75% compared to 0.73% a year ago. Return on average common equity was 8.08% compared to 7.94% a year ago.