E.J. FACE, JR.
COMMISSIONER OF
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS



STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION
BUREAU OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS


1300 EAST MAIN STREET
SUITE EIGHT HUNDRED
P.O. BOX 640
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23218-0640
(804) 371-9657
FAX (804) 371-9416
TDD (804) 371-9206
www.state.va.us/scc



W E E K L Y   I N F O R M A T I O N   B U L L E T I N

  June 16, 2000

SECTION I

Section I of the bulletin is a record, for the preceding week, of the receipt of, and actions on all applications by state chartered banks, bank holding companies, savings institutions, credit unions, industrial loan associations and other entities or persons for: (1) certificates of authority to begin business, (2) acquisitions, (3) branches, (4) trust powers, (5) charter conversions, (6) name changes, (7) changes of location, (8) EFT facilities, and (9) mergers or consolidations. In addition, it lists structural changes of state chartered banks and savings institutions, such as opening and closing of offices and the effective date of mergers, acquisitions and relocations.

This bulletin constitutes the only notice of such activities that you will receive from the Bureau of Financial Institutions. If you desire a public hearing on an application, a written request for such a hearing must be received within 15 days from the date of this bulletin. The request should be addressed to:

E. J. Face, Jr.
Commissioner of Financial Institutions
Post Office Box 640
Richmond, Virginia 23218-0640

Communications other than requests for hearings related to an application will be welcomed and will receive careful consideration. All written communications will be made a part of the application file.

SECTION II

Section II of the bulletin is a record, for your information, of notices received in this office during the preceding week pertaining to various applications by national banks and federal savings institutions to the federal agencies shown below:

Comptroller of the Currency
Southeastern District Office
Marquis One Tower
245 Peachtree Center Ave., N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Office of Thrift Supervision
1475 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Post Office Box 105217
Atlanta, Georgia 30348-5217

Any comments you may wish to make regarding these applications should be addressed directly to the respective federal agency. A copy of your letter will be appreciated.

Weekly Information Bulletin -- prepared and distributed by the
Bureau of Financial Institutions, State Corporation Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia
June 16, 2000

SECTION I


BRANCHES OF VIRGINIA BANKS


DATE INSTITUTION LOCATION ACTIVITY
06-09-2000 Towne Bank
Portsmouth, VA
4216 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 180,
City of Virginia Beach, VA
Filed
    1312 Greenbrier Parkway,
City of Chesapeake VA
Filed
  F & M Bank-Central Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
2 North Main Street, Chatham
Pittsylvania County, VA
Approved
    148 Tightsqueeze Plaza, Chatham,
Pittsylvania County, VA
Approved
    202 South Main Street, Gordonsville,
Orange County, VA
Approved
    223 Mineral Avenue, Mineral,
Louisa County, VA
Approved
    U.S. Route 15 & Route 601, Palmyra,
Fluvanna County, VA
Approved
    State Road 15, Fork Union,
Fluvanna County, VA
Approved
06-12-2000 F & M Bank-Emporia
Emporia, VA
200 South Main Street, Blackstone,
Nottoway County, VA
Approved
    300 East 2nd Avenue,
City of Franklin, VA
Approved
    204 South Broad Street, Kenbridge,
Lunenburg County, VA
Approved
    4677 Main Street, Drakes Branch,
Charlotte County, VA
Approved
06-12-2000 Potomac Bank of Virginia
Vienna, VA
8501 Arlington Boulevard,
Fairfax County, VA
Approved
06-13-2000 First Virginia Bank-Colonial
Richmond, VA
1900 Lauderdale Drive,
Henrico County, VA
Approved
06-13-2000 Bank of the Commonwealth
Norfolk, VA
Webb University Center,
5201 Hampton Boulevard,
City of Norfolk, VA
Approved
06-13-2000 Branch Banking and Trust Company of Virginia
Norfolk, VA
1113 South Craig Avenue,
City of Covington, VA
Approved
06-14-2000 Branch Banking and Trust Company of Virginia
Norfolk, VA
3310 South Crater Road,
City of Petersburg, VA
Approved

BRANCHES OF OUT OF STATE BANKS

06-12-2000 First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Raleigh, NC
8433 Timberlake Road,
City of Lynchburg, VA
No Objection
06-12-2000 Century National Bank
Washington, DC
1498 North Point Village Center Reston, Fairfax County, VA
Filed

CREDIT UNION REQUESTS FOR FIELD OF MEMBERSHIP EXPANSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 6.1-225.23:1 OF THE VIRGINIA CODE

DATE
DESCRIPTION
ACTIVITY
06-14-2000 Virginia Credit Union, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, requests permission to expand its field of membership to include employees of James River Heating and Air Conditioning Richmond, Virginia (currently 13 employees) Approved
06-14-2000 Virginia Credit Union, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, requests permission to expand its field of membership to include employees only of Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond, Virginia (currently 13 employees) Approved
06-14-2000 Virginia Credit Union, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, requests permission to expand its field of membership to include employees of Manorhouse Retirement Centers, Inc. Richmond, Virginia (currently 700 employees) Approved
06-14-2000 Virginia Credit Union, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, requests permission to expand its field of membership to include Richmond area store employees only of Kohl's Department Stores, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin (currently 407 employees) Approved

SECTION II

APPLICATIONS OF NATIONAL BANKS

BANK BRANCHES

DATE INSTITUTION LOCATION ACTIVITY
05-30-2000 Blue Ridge Bank, National Association
Floyd, VA
238 West Main Street,
Abingdon, VA
Filed
05-31-2000 Blue Ridge Bank, National Association
Floyd, VA
370 Arbor Drive,
Christianburg, VA
Filed
05-31-2000 First Union National Bank
Charlotte, NC
Vicinity of Harbour Pointe & Rt. 360,
Midlothian, VA
Approved
06-02-2000 Patriot Bank, National Association
Fredericksburg, VA
12912 Fitzwater Drive,
Nokesville, VA
Opened
06-02-2000 Cardinal Bank, National Association
Fairfax, VA
1737 King Street
Alexandria, VA
Approved

BRANCH RELOCATION

05-31-2000 First Union National Bank
Charlotte, NC
From: 1518 Hershberger Road, NW
To: Vicinity of 1344 Hershberger Road,
Both in Roanoke, VA
Filed



NO OTHER APPLICATIONS RECEIVED