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In 1949 there were 440 minor league baseball teams nationwide; North Carolina fielded 35 of them. Today the number has shrunk to 162 nationwide and eight in the state. Quirk examines the success and popularity of minor league baseball in North Carolina.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 2 Issue 8, Sept 1982,
p18-23, il
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29174
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Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the largest cities in the Carolinas, has long been a center for business relationships, trade and commerce, and product development. But now, Charlotte is taking things international as well, conducting various business ventures with countries around the world.
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29175
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The heart of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Mecklenburg County, is uptown which serves not only as the city's business district but the center of government, culture, and entertainment.
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29176
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A strength of Charlotte, North Carolina's economy is its diversity. One such industry that adds diversity without putting strain in the region's resources is travel and tourism. In 1990, it was estimated that tourism pumped $1.26 billion into the local economy, providing revenue and jobs to the region.
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29177
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What has made Charlotte, North Carolina a success despite being a medium-sized city has been the diversity of resources and populations in surrounding towns, cities, counties, and states within 20 to 40 miles. Charlotte no longer exists as a single city, but part of a larger regional metropolis.
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29221
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Under North Carolina's Solid Waste Management Act 25 percent recycling goal, counties and municipalities are looking for examples and advice. One such example has been Mecklenburg County, whose recycling program is now ranked among the top 10 percent in the nation due to participation, activities, and amount recycled.
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29365
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North Carolina's research hospitals are on the cutting edge of medical research in fields such as AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. Researchers at Duke University are examining AIDS vaccines and the movement of cells, while researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are building a computer network that allows doctors to use simulated models to deliver radiation treatment. Additionally, researchers are Wake Forest University are focusing on chronic diseases, while collaborative projects between UNC-Charlotte and Carolinas Medical Center include examination of the interaction between heart vessels and lasers.
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31723
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The author quickly outlines the history of wine making in North Carolina before highlighting some of the state’s current offerings. From large scale operations like that of the Biltmore Estate Winery to the small outfits like The Teensy Winery in Union Mills, production styles in North Carolina range from Traditional European style to traditional Tar Heel scuppernong varieties.
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24415
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Robert and Joan Zimmerman produce six nationally known trade and consumer shows annually. This article discusses how the couple successfully manages business and marriage.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 4 Issue 11, November 1984,
p29-32, il
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