• Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina’s third-quarter 2026 net earnings jumped 55% year over year to $5.73 million.
• Net interest income rose 10% year over year to $16.69 million, supported by loan growth and lower interest expense.
• Non-interest expense fell 7% year over year to $15.76 million; the provision for credit losses dropped 53% to $250,000.

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