Southern First Bancshares, Inc. announced earnings results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the fourth quarter, the company announced net interest income was USD 17.633 million compared to USD 15.997 million a year ago. Net income was USD 7.198 million compared to USD 5.783 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.94 compared to USD 0.78 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.92 compared to USD 0.75 a year ago. For the full year, net interest income was USD 67.269 million compared to USD 60.152 million a year ago. Net income was USD 27.858 million compared to USD 22.289 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.7 compared to USD 3.02 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 3.58 compared to USD 2.88 a year ago.