8-K

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) February 5, 2008

UWHARRIE CAPITAL CORP

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

NORTH CAROLINA	000-22062	56-1814206
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification number)

132 NORTH FIRST STREET, ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA 28001

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (704) 983-6181

N/A

(Former address of principal executive offices)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On February 5, 2008, Uwharrie Capital Corp (the “Registrant”) announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Registrant reported unaudited earnings of $2.959 million. Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $2.071 million. A copy of the press release (the “Press Release”) announcing the Registrant’s results for the year ended December 31, 2007 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated February 5, 2008 regarding the Registrant’s results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007

This Current Report on Form 8-K (including information included or incorporated by reference herein) may contain, among other things, certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, (i) statements regarding certain of Registrant’s goals and expectations with respect to earnings, income per share, revenue, expenses and the growth rate in such items, as well as other measures of economic performance, including statements relating to estimates of credit quality trends, and (ii) statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “projects,” “outlook” or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current belief and expectations of Registrant’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on various factors (many of which are beyond Registrant’s control).

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.

UWHARRIE CAPITAL CORP
By:	/s/ Roger L. Dick
	Roger L. Dick
	President and CEO

Dated: February 5, 2008

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated February 5, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FROM:	Christy Stoner
	Uwharrie Capital Corp
	704-991-1138
DATE:	February 5, 2008

ALBEMARLE, N.C. – Today Uwharrie Capital Corp, parent company for Bank of Stanly, Anson Bank & Trust and Cabarrus Bank & Trust, reported unaudited net income for the year ended 2007 of $2.959 million or $.40 per share compared to $2.071 million or $.28 per share, during the 2006 period, resulting in an increase of $888 thousand or $0.12 per share. The 42.9% increase in net income for 2007 was primarily attributable to good growth in core deposits and asset quality improvement.

Total assets ended the year at $411.9 million, up from $383.3 million, December 31, 2006, representing an increase of $28.6 million or 7.5%. Total net loans increased 11.3% from $288.8 million to $321.4 million and total deposits increased 4.9% from $309.6 million to $324.7 million.

“These increases in both our balance sheet and income reflect successful implementation of our Community Banking strategy and we are pleased to report to our shareholders record earnings for the year 2007,” said Roger L. Dick, President and Chief Executive Officer of Uwharrie Capital Corp. “We focus on how good we can be rather than how big we are. We do this by staying focused on meeting the needs of our communities and our customers.”

Uwharrie Capital Corp is a $412 million multi-bank holding company located in Albemarle, NC. The corporation offers a full range of financial solutions through its financial services subsidiary companies including Cabarrus Bank & Trust, Anson Bank & Trust, Bank of Stanly and Strategic Investment Group. Additional information about Uwharrie Capital Corp can be found by visiting www.UwharrieCapitalCorp.com or by calling (704) 982-4415.

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