ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 16, 2013, First Community Corporation, holding company for First Community Bank, issued a press release announcing its financial results for the period ended December 31, 2012.

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

ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

The company announced that the Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2012. The company will pay a $.05 per share dividend to holders of the company's common stock. This dividend is payable on February 15, 2013, to shareholders of record as of February 1, 2013.

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 period ended December 31, 2012.

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