First Bank & Trust Company is building a new facility that will soon replace the existing location on the corner of Main Street and Highway 11 in Abingdon, Virginia. Demolition of the existing branch, located at 667 West Main Street, will begin in late December. Prior to demolition, personnel from the current branch will relocate to a temporary facility across the street. The temporary facility is located at 711 West Main Street, formerly Rite Aid Pharmacy, and will be fully operational on December 17th with no interruption in service to customers.

"We are expanding and moving our location to accommodate our growth," stated William H. Hayter, President and CEO of First Bank & Trust Company. "After reviewing plans to renovate the existing facility, we quickly realized that starting from the ground up was a more economically sound approach. We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for all of our customers."

About First Bank & Trust Company

First Bank & Trust Company, one of the top community banks in the United States, is a diversified financial services firm with office locations in southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and New Riverand Shenandoah Valleys. Financial objectives are addressed by offering free checking products for personal and business accounts, and assessing lending solutions managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions. Comprehensive financial solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives.