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16845
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State archaeologists excavated pipe bowls from a Pamlico River site near Beaufort in the autumn of 1985. These bowls contained a residue that was tested by Dr. Alan Rodgman, director of Research and Development Section of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. Using specialized equipment, Dr. Rodgman dated the tobacco residue to about 800 A.D.
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An event on August 30, 1986 drew national attention to Washington County. The event was held at Somerset Place plantation, a state historic site, to mark the homecoming for descendants of slaves. The plantation, formerly owned by Josiah Collins, was swarmed by 2,500 participants and members of national media outlets including USA TODAY and the LOS ANGELES TIMES.
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On September 19, 1985 the Elizabeth II began a trip to both Beaufort and New Bern. The replica ship, built and launched in 1983, made the voyage from its homeport of Manteo to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the Roanoke voyages of 1584-1587.
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16967
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This article recounts the long educational career of Dr. E. C. Brooks, who was a classroom teacher, school superintendent, organizer of the Department of Education at Trinity College, and finally president of North Carolina State College in Raleigh.
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In 2011, North Carolina imported $47.8 billion of foreign goods and services. China is the top exporter to the state, followed by Mexico, Canada, Germany, and Ireland. Mecklenburg County had the most companies importing with 1,482, while Gates, Pamlico, and Perquimans Counties had none.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 7, July 2012,
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16987
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Whiteville, county seat of Columbus County, is featured in The State's series on North Carolina cities. The city is a large tobacco center. Its substantial growth has enabled it to become the trading center for a large part of the area, and the city is an excellent place to live. The article includes information on local industries and the schools in Columbus County.
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The Kieckhefer Container Company is constructing a large pulp mill in Plymouth in Washington County. The project employs six hundred men to build the mill, recreational center, and new homes. When operational in October, the mill will use 450 cords of wood daily, employ a workforce of almost 400 at the mill, and about 1,500 men in the forests to cut the timber and haul it to the mill.
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Statesville, county seat of Iredell County, is featured in The State magazine's series on North Carolina cities. Among the topics are industry, agriculture, Mitchell College, textiles, and furniture.
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North Wilkesboro, founded in 1890 and located in Wilkes County, is featured in The State's series on North Carolina cities. Among the topics are farming and the Champion Poultry Farm, the school system, industry, and a very progressive Kiwanis Club.
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Bob Melton of Rocky Mount is considered the top barbecue cooker in the state. He went into the business thirteen years ago with the purpose of making the best barbecue it was possible to make. Today he is known all over the state and beyond as he ships his barbecue to many places around the country. He makes about 650 pounds of barbecue daily.
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17027
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Marion, county seat of McDowell County, is featured in The State's series on North Carolina cities.
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17096
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Not many people would start a company in the midst of the Great Depression, but H. D. Horton of Charlotte did. In 1930 he organized a trucking company--Horton Motor Lines. Today, the company has over 350 trucks on the road, operates over 600,000 miles a month, and serves through its sixteen terminals 35,000 customers in ten states on the Eastern seaboard.
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Brigadier General William Bryden is the new commanding general at Fort Bragg, the nation's largest field artillery post.
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Pasquotank County and Elizabeth City, its county seat, are featured in The State's series on North Carolina cities and counties. Among the topics are agriculture, industry, commerce, and schools.
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In 1937 the State Department of Agriculture decided to operate the State Fair as a state institution. Dr. J. S. Dorton of Shelby was given the job of running it. He is an experienced fair operator having run the Shelby Fair since 1924. For the first time in its history the 1937 State Fair operated at a profit under Dr. Dorton's direction.
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