ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 22, 2008, First Community Corporation, holding company for First Community Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended September 30, 2008.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

On October 22, 2008, First Community also announced that its Board of Directors declared a $0.08 per share dividend payable to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2008. The dividend will be paid on November 14, 2008.

Attached as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release relating to the announcement of the share dividend, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Exhibit

99.1 Earnings Press Release for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

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