FIRST BANCORP ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF DIRECTOR

SOUTHERN PINES, N.C., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ: FBNC) (the “Company”) announces the retirement of Mason Y. Garrett from the First Bancorp and First Bank Board of Directors (the “Board of Directors”) effective July 26, 2024. Mr. Garrett…