Park Sterling Corporation and Community Capital Corporation Receive Regulatory Approval to Merge


CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwire - Jul 13, 2011) - Park Sterling Corporation (NASDAQ: PSTB) ("Park Sterling"), the holding company for Park Sterling Bank, and Community Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: CPBK) ("Community Capital"), the holding company for CapitalBank, today announced that their proposed merger has been approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the South Carolina State Board of Financial Institutions. The transaction must still be approved by the shareholders of Community Capital.

Additional Information About the Merger and Where To Find It
In connection with the proposed merger between the Park Sterling and Community Capital, Park Sterling has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a Registration Statement on Form S-4 that includes a Proxy Statement of Community Capital that also constitutes a Prospectus of Park Sterling, as well as other relevant documents concerning the proposed transaction. Once the Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC, Community Capital will mail a definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus to its shareholders. Shareholders are strongly urged to read the Registration Statement and the Proxy Statement/Prospectus regarding the proposed merger and other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, because they will contain important information regarding the proposed merger.

A free copy of the Proxy Statement/Prospectus, as well as other filings containing information about Park Sterling and Community Capital, may be obtained after their filing at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). In addition, free copies of documents filed with the SEC may be obtained on the respective websites of Park Sterling and Community Capital at www.parksterlingbank.com and www.capitalbanksc.com.

This report does not constitute an offer to buy, or a solicitation to sell, shares of any security or the solicitation of any proxies from the shareholders of Park Sterling or Community Capital.

Participants in Solicitation
Park Sterling and Community Capital and their respective directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Community Capital's shareholders in connection with the proposed merger. Information about the directors and executive officers of Park Sterling and Community Capital and information about other persons who may be deemed participants in this solicitation is included in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus. Information about Park Sterling's executive officers and directors can be found in Park Sterling's definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on April 12, 2011. Information about Community Capital's executive officers and directors can be found in Community Capital's definitive proxy statement in connection with its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders filed with the SEC on April 21, 2010.

About Park Sterling Corporation
Park Sterling Corporation is the holding company for Park Sterling Bank, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Bank's primary focus is to provide banking services to small and mid-sized businesses, owner occupied and income producing real estate owners, professionals, and other customers doing business or residing within its target areas. Park Sterling Bank is committed to building a banking franchise across the Carolinas and Virginia that is noted for sound risk management, superior client service and exceptional client relationships. For further information, visit www.parksterlingbank.com. Park Sterling's shares are traded on NASDAQ under the symbol PSTB.

About Community Capital Corporation
Community Capital Corporation is the parent company of CapitalBank, which operates 18 community oriented branches throughout upstate South Carolina and offers a full array of banking services, including a diverse wealth management group. Additional information on CapitalBank's locations and the products and services offered are available at www.capitalbanksc.com. Community Capital Corporation's shares are traded on NASDAQ under the symbol CPBK.