First Bank and UNC Asheville: Hailey Pendleton’s Academic Success Story

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UNC Asheville Women’s Golf graduate Hailey Pendleton has been recognized for her academic achievements by being named to the Academic All-District® team. During her senior year, Pendleton played in 10 tournaments and 27 rounds, finishing with a stroke average of 78.8. This is Pendleton’s first time receiving this honor.

Pendleton, originally from Matthews, N.C., graduated from UNC Asheville with a bachelor’s degree in health and wellness promotion, maintaining a GPA of 3.55 throughout her academic career. First Bank is the presenting partner for women’s athletics at UNC Asheville. Headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, First Bank operates 118 bank branches in both North and South Carolina. Since its establishment in 1935, First Bank has provided tailored banking solutions, local expertise, and advanced technology for managing homes and businesses. Their common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “FBNC.” Visit their website at www.LocalFirstBank.com to learn more about their services and offerings. First Bank is also an equal housing lender and a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

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