Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 29, 2008, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated (the "Company") issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2008. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

99.1 News release issued on October 29, 2008, reporting the Company's financial results for the quarter ended September 28, 2008.

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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: October 31, 2008 BY: /s/ James E. Harris

James E. Harris Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC EXHIBITS CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

Date of Event Reported: Commission File No:
October 29, 2008 0-9286

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. CONSOLIDATED