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

CONTACT: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated
Media Contact:
Lauren C. Steele, VP Corporate Affairs
704-557-4551
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Investor Contact:
James E. Harris, Senior VP & CFO
704-557-4582

SOURCE: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated