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27652
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Sean Schlusser, owner of Catch On Seafood in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, values customer expectations for local food. He only sells fresh fish, and constantly checks with his suppliers to insure that his fish is in fact fresh. However, with more big companies buying out smaller fisheries, tracing the source of fish has become more difficult.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 21 Issue 9, September 2016,
p70-77, 127, il, por
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12786
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Encompassing 543 square miles, Mecklenburg County, lies in a convenient location, approximately half-way between Atlanta and Richmond. Boasting four railroads, six hospitals, two daily newspapers, 450 congregations, and 38 of the nation's 50 largest firms, Mecklenburg additionally serves as the banking center for North Carolina. Sustained through industrial plants, of which Mecklenburg has at least 500, residents are also part-time farmers, utilizing forty percent of the county's land for agricultural production.
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24902
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Tom Schiavone has transformed Pelican’s Patio Bar into a new special place called the Fireside Bar & Grill. The grill serves of dishes displaying American and Asian influences. Cocktails are also served and go well with the patio setting.
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28499
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173 people have drowned in Charlotte-area lakes, rivers, ponds, and pools since 2005. Six times between 2005 and 2015, Mecklenburg County led the state in annual drowning deaths. Most drowning deaths are of men and boys and most are preventable. Knowing risks and prevention measures may save lives in the future.
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24612
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Beginning in Charlotte, N.C. 115 runs 72 miles north to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Wilkesboro. The road winds through North Carolina countryside and passes through a number of growing towns and landmarks, including Lake Norman, Davidson, Mooresville, and Statesville.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 5, October 2014,
p100-104, 106, 108, 110, il, por
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35801
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He was a nonagenarian from Huntersville, touted as one of the last of his kind in NC. Included in Leon Berry’s profile were his inspiration for taking up the trade (his father), a description of basket making, their purposes (ex. carrying cotton). Concluding the profile was the extent of agrarian popularity for a trade that, in the Berry family at least, may conclude with him.
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23945
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The Local on 5th in Uptown Charlotte aspires to be a place that residents return to time and time again. Originally from the Philippines, owner Jennifer Lloyd opened the bar in April 2015 and hopes the place will become a local favorite.
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Charlotte Magazine
(NoCar F 264.C4), Vol. 20 Issue 9, September 2015,
p122-123, il, por
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13007
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The state's top travel destination is a surprise to many people. It's not the beaches or mountains or Sandhills golfing resorts. It's Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. In 1988, their travel and tourism revenues reached $1.049 billion, accounting for 17.02 percent of the state's total.
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24626
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This article presents the history of Mecklenburg County, from the early days of its settlement to the origination of the county’s name.
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23941
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The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte offers a variety of outdoor activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Whitewater rafting is not the only activity, for visitors can participate in ropes courses, ziplines, mountain biking, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and hiking.
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