Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

North State Bancorp is furnishing as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K a letter dated February 12, 2009 that it sent to its shareholders on February 13, 2009.

The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Letter to shareholders dated February 12, 2009.

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