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B. Grant Yarber
President and Chief Executive Officer            
Phone: (919) 645-3494
Email: gyarber@capitabank-nc.com

Capital Bank Welcomes New Marketing Team Member

10-year marketing veteran Christie Lasater joins Capital Bank

Raleigh, NC - February 19, 2008 -Capital Bank today announced Christie Lasater has been named Vice President, Marketing Manager. Christie brings over 10 years of marketing experience to the Capital Bank team.

"We feel very fortunate to have found a person of Christie's experience and talent to assume this role. We are confident that 2008 is going to be a great year for Capital Bank as we introduce several new products and services," says Roger Plott, Director of Commercial Services. "I know Christie will contribute greatly to our success."

"Although new to the banking industry, I am very excited by Capital Bank´s vision for the future and the direction it has chosen and I look forward to being a part of this team," says Lasater.

Christie grew up in Buies Creek, NC. She has lived in Raleigh since attending North Carolina State University in 1990. She enjoys running and playing golf.