• Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina director James S. Abernethy sold 1,000 common shares on Aug. 27 at $43.11.
• Direct stake fell to 65,626 shares following the transaction.
• Form also reported indirect holdings of 35,400 shares through his son.
• Additional indirect holdings totaled 70,441 shares through Alexander Railroad Co.

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