Peoples Bancorp NC director Abernethy sells 1,000 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina Inc. (PEBK) director James S. Abernethy sold 1,000 common shares on November 12, 2026, at $42.84 per share. His reported direct holdings after the sale were 63,626 shares. The report also lists indirect holdings of 34,300 shares through his son and 70,441 shares associated with his role as VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,000 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider ABERNETHY JAMES S

Role Director

Sold 1,000 shs ($43K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,000	$42.84	$43K
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 63,626 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 34,300 shares (Indirect, Son); Common Stock — 70,441 shares (Indirect, VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,000 shares Sale price: $42.84 per share Direct holdings after sale: 63,626 shares +2 more

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Shares sold 1,000 shares Common stock sold on November 12, 2026

Sale price $42.84 per share Common stock sale on November 12, 2026

Direct holdings after sale 63,626 shares Reported direct common-stock holdings after the sale

Indirect holdings through son 34,300 shares Reported indirect common-stock holdings

Indirect holdings associated with Alexander Railroad Co. role 70,441 shares Reported indirect common-stock holdings; ownership nature listed as VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

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How many PEBK shares did director James S. Abernethy sell, and at what price?

James S. Abernethy sold 1,000 common shares on November 12, 2026, at $42.84 per share. His reported direct holdings after the sale were 63,626 shares.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

ABERNETHY JAMES S

(Last) (First) (Middle)

518 WEST C STREET

(Street)

NEWTON NORTH CAROLINA 28658

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA INC [ PEBK ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/12/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	11/12/2026		S		1,000	D	$42.84	63,626	D
Common Stock								34,300	I	Son
Common Stock								70,441	I	VP, Sec & Chairman of Alexander Railroad Co.

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ James S. Abernethy	11/13/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)