Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 11.261 million compared to USD 11.388 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1.920 million compared to USD 2.966 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.33 compared to USD 0.5 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 44.122 million compared to USD 45.844 million a year ago. Net income was USD 11.357 million compared to USD 14.067 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.95 compared to USD 2.37 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.95 compared to USD 2.36 a year ago.