Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

On August 28, 2009, Premier issued a press release announcing it will pay an $0.11 per share cash dividend to its common shareholders. At its regularly scheduled August 19, 2009 meeting, the board of directors declared an $0.11 per share dividend to common shareholders of record on September 15, 2009. The cash dividend will be paid to shareholders on September 30, 2009, the last business day of the quarter.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release dated August 28, 2009.

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.

PREMIER FINANCIAL BANCORP, INC.
(Registrant)

/s/ Brien M. Chase
Date: August 28, 2009 Brien M. Chase, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

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