SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 22, 1997
UNITED CAROLINA BANCSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NORTH CAROLINA 05583 56-0954530
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
127 West Webster Street, Whiteville, North Carolina 28472
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (910) 642-5131
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Item 5. Other Events
In separate annual meetings of their respective shareholders held on April 22,
1997, shareholders of United Carolina Bancshares Corporation ("UCB") and
Southern National Corporation ("SNC") approved the pending merger of UCB with
and into SNC. The merger, which is subject to bank regulatory approval, is
expected to be completed by July 1, 1997.
SIGNATURES
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.
Date: April 23, 1997
UNITED CAROLINA BANCSHARES CORPORATION
by s/Howard V. Hudson,Jr.
Howard V. Hudson, Jr.
General Counsel and Secretary
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