ITEM 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Chief Executive Officer Kelly King will present at the Barclays Capital Global Financial Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. EDT. The presentation will focus on BB&T's financial performance and corporate strategy. A live audio webcast will be available on BB&T's Web site at http://www.BBT.com/investor. Presentation slides have been posted on the site. A replay of the presentation will be available at http://www.BBT.com following the live event and remain on the site for 30 days.

A copy of the press release announcing the events described above is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this report by reference.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Description of Exhibit

Copy of Press Release announcing presentation at Barclays Capital Global
99.1 Financial Services Conference in New York City on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. EDT.

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S I G N A T U R E

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.

BB&T CORPORATION (Registrant)

By: /S/ Cynthia B. Powell

Cynthia B. Powell Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Date: September 16, 2009

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