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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 17, 2005
BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
South Carolina 0-27702 57-1021355
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
25 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(843)724-1500
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
[X] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
(17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
(17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))
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ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On March 17, 2005, the Bank of South Carolina Corporation issued a press release
announcing its 62nd consecutive stock dividend. The information contained in the
press release is deemed to be "filed" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
as Item 8.01 to this report, and such press release is incorporated herein by
reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 17, 2005
/s/ William L. Hiott, Jr.
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William L. Hiott, Jr.
Executive Vice President and Treasurer