The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued a removal and prohibition order and imposed a $10,000 civil money penalty against Larry D. Bailey.

Bailey was senior vice president of Carolina First Bank, Greenville, SC.

Bailey consented to the orders without admitting or denying culpability. The FDIC's actions are based on allegations that Bailey engaged in unsafe and unsound lending practices.

Under the order, Bailey is prohibited from further participation in the banking industry without prior FDIC approval.

The orders are attached.

• Docket Numbers FDIC-03-185e & FDIC-03-186k

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