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2143
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Living conditions, including moderate climate, low crime and taxes, affordable housing, and a high quality of life, are attracting many out-of-state retirees to coastal areas like Topsail Island, the Wilmington area, and the Crystal Coast.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 9, Feb 1995, p24-28, il
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4063
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The state is rapidly becoming a mecca for retirees. Individuals will find a number of new communities and well-established ones to choose from. The southeast coast, southwest mountains, and northern piedmont are profiled in terms of housing options, costs, amenities, and quality of life, etc.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 57 Issue 1, Jan 1999, p12-19, il
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1712
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North Carolina is one of the leading retirement destinations in the country. Trends in retirement are changing, and retirement facilities in the state, such as Carol Woods in Chapel Hill, are remodeling and redesigning to suit the needs of retirees.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 7, July 1994, p13-20, il
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43119
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Mack Powell retired as an electrician after 45 years with an Ahoskie business. Every bird house he builds is a unique creation. He uses cypress and red cedar.
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29420
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With the growing influx of retirees to North Carolina, a new industry is booming in the state, with retirees spending over $574 million a year. In both the western and coastal counties, an upswing in medical, housing, and recreational spending is making an overall economic impact of up to $1.1 billion.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 50 Issue 1, January 1992, p14, 16-18, 20, il
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683
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A growing influx of retirees to North Carolina is creating the equivalent of a major industry with an economic impact of up to $1.1 billion per year.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 50 Issue 1, Jan 1992, p14-20, il
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32681
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It’s a whole lot different from the game that the kids play and the old gentlemen of Franklinton have been enjoying it for a long time. Every Saturday in the road in front of the old hotel in Franklinton a group of retired men continue their 30 year old game of marbles. Unlike the version that the younger folks play, this game follows older rules and uses marbles that are not soled anymore, which are slightly smaller than billiard balls.
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The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 14 Issue 29, Dec 1946, p3-4, il
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1106
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North Carolina now ranks among the top 10 retirement destinations in the country. Towle profiles some retirees and the activities they pursue in their Tar Heel communities.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 51 Issue 6, June 1993, p25-33, por
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1871
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Retirees in North Carolina are finding pleasure in woodworking, and are learning the craft in programs such as Wayne Raab's Wood Production Crafts program at Haywood Community College.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 52 Issue 9, Sept 1994, p18-20, il
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7235
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A favorable climate and the availability of retirement havens that stretch from the mountains to the coast attract many retirees to North Carolina. Because retirees are more mobile than those of yesteryear, many of these retirement areas offer golf, luxurious homes, fishing, tennis, spas, and other aspects of the good life.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 63 Issue 6, June 2005, p12, 14, 17-18, 20, 22, il
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14319
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Several decades ago North Carolina hardly got a look from people looking for a place to retire; now it is the country's fastest growing retirement area.
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27295
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As more people move to western North Carolina, they choose to live in Hendersonville instead of Asheville. Many of these people prefer the quiet but welcoming downtown in Hendersonville, as well as the many cultural experiences that are available in a more leisurely environment.
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3570
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The state ranks fifth in the nation for older individuals seeking a retirement location. Around 20,000 retirees move to the state every year. This creates a demand for services and products, including real estate and banking, that benefit local economies.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 56 Issue 1, Jan 1998, p14-16, il
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24759
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In 2014, Greenville was considered one of the top five places to retire in the United States. A number of factors attract retirees, including longer summers, shorter lines, aesthetics, and tax rates.
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Greenville: Life in the East (NoCar F264 G8 G743), Vol. Issue , Winter 2015, p12-13, il, por