Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 13, 2008, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (the "Company") received notice that the collective bargaining unit in Mobile, Alabama, represented by the Teamsters, voted to begin a work stoppage effective immediately. The previous collective bargaining agreement expired on July 12, 2008. The collective bargaining unit represents approximately 270 employees, or approximately 4% of the Company's total workforce. The Company does not anticipate the work stoppage will materially affect its results of operations. Cautionary Information Regarding Forward Looking Statements:
This Report on Form 8-K includes forward-looking statements regarding the anticipated affect of the work stoppage on the Company's results of operations, which statements are inherently uncertain and should be viewed with caution. Actual results and experiences may differ materially due to many factors and risks, including those described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2007 under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K as a result of new information or future events or developments.

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Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED (REGISTRANT)

Date: July 17, 2008 By: /s/ James E. Harris James E. Harris Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer