UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report: November 15, 2012 |
| BANK OF SOUTH CAROLINA CORPORATION |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| South Carolina | 0-27702 | 57-1021355 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 256 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC | 29401 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | (843)724-1500 |
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| (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) |
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Item 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
On November 15, 2012 the Bank of South Carolina Corporation issued a press release announcing a $.12 cash dividend. The information contained in the press release is deemed to be “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as Item 8.01 to this report, and such press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
SIGNATURES
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.
| Bank of South Carolina Corporation | |
| (Registrant) | |
| Date: November 15, 2012 | |
| /s/Sheryl G. Sharry | |
| Sheryl G. Sharry | |
| Chief Financial Officer | |
| Executive Vice President |