CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 24, 2008--Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (NASDAQ:COKE) today announced that the Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the First Quarter of 2008 of $.25 per share on shares of the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock payable on February 22, 2008 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 8, 2008.

CONTACT: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Media Contact:
Lauren C. Steele, VP Corporate Affairs
704-557-4551 or
Investor Contact:
Steven D. Westphal, Senior VP & CFO
704-557-4456

SOURCE: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated