Carolina Financial Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported total interest income was $42,781,000 compared with $37,676,000 a year ago. Net interest income was $33,471,000 against $32,131,000 a year ago. Net interest income after provision for loan losses was $32,771,000 against $32,131,000 a year ago. Net income was $14,545,000 or $0.65 per diluted share against $4,056,000 or $0.19 per diluted share a year ago.