Application to Relocate a Branch Office Notice This is notice that KS Bank, Inc., 1031 N. Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577, has filed an application with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks on November 12, 2025, for permission to relocate and operate a branch from 2850 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591 to 3003 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591. Any person wishing to comment on this application/notification may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director (DSC) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its Area Office (10 10th Street NE, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30309) not later than 15 days after the date of this publication, protesting the relocation of the branch office and requesting a hearing of the application. The non-confidential portions of the application/notification are on file in the Area Office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the information in the non-confidential portion of the application file will be made available upon request. By: KS Bank, Inc. Earl W. Worley, Jr. President/CEO IPL0292288 Nov 20 2025