Southern First Bancshares, Inc. reported unaudited earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended of December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported interest income was $21,079,000 compared with $16,364,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $15,997,000 compared with $13,608,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders of $5,783,000 compared with $2,080,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $0.78 compared with $0.29 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.75 compared with $0.27 a year ago. For the year, the company reported interest income was $76,657,000 compared with $61,209,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $60,152,000 compared with $50,876,000 a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders of $22,289,000 compared with $13,045,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share were $3.02 compared with $1.86 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $2.88 compared with $1.76 a year ago.