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James Black Returns to His Local Roots

Will Clements Receives Va Business Forty Under 40 Award

CARSON, Va. – Virginia Business has selected Will Clements, Chairman, President and CEO of The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV), as a Forty Under 40 award recipient.

BSV Launches a New Community Board

Meet the community leaders who bring local experience, service, and perspective to The Bank of Southside Virginia Community Board.

Happy Birthday - BSV Turns 120!

CARSON, Virginia: On May 2, the Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV) will celebrate 120 years of community banking excellence, tracing its roots to a branch opened in Stony Creek in 1905. For more than a century, BSV has remained a steadfast financial partner, helping individuals, families and businesses across Southside Virginia grow and thrive.

Governor Youngkin Congratulates BSV

How the Clements Family has Shaped the Bank of Southside Virginia

Honoring the Legacy of Johnny Mazza

On May 30, the Dinwiddie Airport will fill with vintage airplanes, classic cars and families gathering for a spring day rooted in something much deeper than a show. Each aircraft, each vehicle and each conversation will help tell the story of John V. Mazza Jr., known across his family, business and aviation community as "Big Johnny."

BSV + Va Gateway: Investing in Southside Virginia's Prosperity

BSV Loves Baseball

On a warm afternoon in 1888, in the rural community of Old Hickory, neighbors gathered in an open field for what would become the first documented organized baseball game in Virginia. There were no bleachers, no scoreboards, just the pop of the ball in a glove, the cheer for a clean hit and the easy laughter of friends spending the day together.

Why Community Banks Matter - Op/Ed

The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV) regularly donates to Dinwiddie County Youth Baseball, Prince George High School Athletics, and the Highlands Swim Team. These donations help young individuals learn sports, develop habits, and understand team play.

From Dirt to Done: Being Your Own Contractor

Most banks help people buy houses. At The Bank of Southside Virginia (BSV), some customers take it a step further by building them from the ground up.

The Difference Between Community Banks and Credit Unions Op/Ed

The first credit union in Virginia was established in 1923 to serve postal workers who lacked access to traditional banking services. In exchange for their service to people of modest means, credit unions were granted a generous tax exemption. That made sense then: small member-owned cooperatives delivered affordable loans and essential financial services to people who shared a common bond.

Set Your Business Up for Success by Creating Smart Annual Goals

The early months of a new year bring a familiar mix for business owners: optimism, urgency, and a long list of decisions. In my experience, the businesses that start the year strongest are not always the biggest or the fastest-growing. They are the ones that take time to pause, reflect, and plan with intention.

Avoid Fraud: Safe Spending During the Holidays

For most of us, the holiday season is equal parts joy and chaos: Finding the perfect gift, scoring the best deals, and juggling work, travel and family gatherings. Unfortunately, scammers are aware of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, and count on the fact that our attention is stretched thin.

Financial Literacy is Critical for Our Kids