Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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19251
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Friday details the many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts offered by coastal North Carolina. From beaches and state parks to national seashores and wildlife refuges, coastal North Carolina offers a lot.
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19254
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North Carolina boat builders make some of the finest water craft and build a multimillion dollar industry that's adding revenue to the state's economy.
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19260
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Although there are many boat builders in North Carolina, few remain that still make wooden boats. But those that do, carry on the prideful tradition made famous in North Carolina.
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19262
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The North Carolina coast is home to more than 1,000 different species of mollusks--a beach combers dream. Given the variety of shells for picking, the state even has a N.C. Shell Club.
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19287
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More than 2.2 million acres of submerged lands lie as fertile farmland in the waters between the Outer Banks and the North Carolina mainland, and much of it is involved in a huge land dispute. Private owners and renters are fighting the state's attempt to keep the bottomlands public.
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19305
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Friday discusses the attempts being made in states like North Carolina in preventing the pile up of trash into the ocean. Laws and legislation are one tool, while some communities are coming together to clean up beaches and post signs.
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19320
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In its tradition of introducing outstanding coastal Carolinians, COASTWATCH honors Willie Etheridge, Jr., a Wanchese fishermen with a legendary status as commercial fishermen and charter boat captain. Not only has Etheridge been in the business for over fifty years, he is also adamant about sharing his knowledge, and his money in the perpetuation of the North Carolina seafood industry.
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19328
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Given global climate change coastal areas such as along North Carolina will have to battle with associated changes like sea level rise. Friday discusses the worst and best case scenarios that coastal North Carolinians will face as the seas encroach over the sands.
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19332
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Ask any North Carolina fishermen what his favorite time of year is and most likely they will say fall. Not only is the weather nice, but thousands of fish pass through the North Carolina's coastal waters on their way to Florida.
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19348
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With the lingering red tide, fishermen, especially shell fishers, have been out of jobs for weeks. The toxic tide has influenced a ban on shellfish harvesting in some areas.
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25014
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Eight teachers from North Carolina went on a trip to Puerto Rico to meet eight Puerto Rican teachers and explore Puerto Rico’s marine environments. From this, the North Carolina teachers gained knowledge they intend to integrate into their classrooms.
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25015
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Lundie Spence is the organizer of a cooperative learning environment in Puerto Rico between North Carolina teachers and Puerto Rican teachers. She is described as being a loving and caring person who just has a way with interacting with people.
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25016
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When eight North Carolina teachers went to Puerto Rico to study the ecosystems with eight Puerto Rican teachers, they never knew they would make some important cultural connections as well. Some of the teachers are now finding ways to incorporate the Puerto Rican culture into their classrooms.
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25025
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A summer vacation is always accompanied by bugs. Whether these bugs are fire ants or ticks, there are ways to prevent them from biting you as well as ways to treat a bite from such bugs.
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26601
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Every year, the Beach Sweep event brings together volunteers to pick up trash along the North Carolina coast. This year cleaning efforts are part of a national movement aimed at heightening awareness of debris and its effect on marine wildlife. They will cover the beaches and more inland areas.
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