UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):March 2, 2004
Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| | North Carolina | | 000-27205 | | 56-2132396 |
| | (State or Other Jurisdiction | | (Commission File No.) | | (IRS Employer |
| | of Incorporation) | | | | Identification No.) |
| | 518 West C Street | | 28658 | |
| | Newton, North Carolina | | (Zip Code) | |
| | (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | | |
| | (828) 464-5620 | |
| | (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) | |
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 2, 2004, Peoples Bancorp of North Carolina, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the resignation of Bruce R. Eckard from the board of directors of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Peoples Bank (the "Bank").
A copy of the press release making this announcement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Other Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 -- Press Release dated March 2, 2004.
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.
PEOPLES BANCORP OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC.
| Date: March 4, 2004 | | By: | /s/ |
| | | | A. Joseph Lampron |
| | | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
