Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Consent of Dixon Odom PLLC

EX-23.1 5 dex231.htm CONSENT OF DIXON ODOM PLLC Prepared by R.R. Donnelley Financial -- Consent of Dixon Odom PLLC

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Auditors

The Shareholders and Board of Directors

Uwharrie Capital Corp

We consent to the use of our report included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading “Experts” in the prospectus.

/s/ DIXON ODOM PLLC

Sanford, North Carolina

July 29, 2002