X0303 4 2008-11-21 0000787075 FIRST FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC /DE/ FFCH 0001367284 Snyder Robert F Jr 2440 MALL DRIVE NORTH CHARLESTON SC 29406 0 1 0 0 Senior Vice President Common Stock 2008-11-21 2008-11-21 4 J 0 14.4488 19.5954 A 18124.5327 I Trustee for Son Common Stock 2008-11-21 2008-11-21 4 J 0 18.2717 18.6818 A 18142.8044 I Sharing Thrift Plan Common Stock 2008-11-21 2008-11-21 4 J 0 28.8976 19.5954 A 18171.702 I Brother Common Stock 2008-12-16 2008-12-16 4 S 0 500 20.58 D 17356 D Common Stock 2008-12-16 2008-12-16 4 S 0 500 20.49 D 16856 D Indicates participation in the dividend reinvestment plan for the price and period stated. STP Balance is after deferrals, fees and/or dividend reinvestments (if any) during the month. s/Robert F. Snyder, Jr. 2008-12-17