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CENTURA FUNDS, INC.
SUPPLEMENT DATED JULY 21, 1997
TO PROSPECTUSES DATED MARCH 31, 1997
This Supplement is provided to update, and should be read in conjunction
with, the information provided in the Prospectuses.
Effective July 31, 1997, Lawrence R. Allen will assume the responsibilities
as portfolio manager of the Centura North Carolina Tax-Free Bond Fund succeeding
outgoing portfolio manager Robert D. Marsh. Mr. Allen also serves as portfolio
manager for Centura Federal Securities Income Fund. His other duties at Centura
include the management of personal trust and pension account investment
responsibilities.
