Record #:

24202

Author(s):

Frank, Maggie

Abstract:

Jamie Hill mines rocks and emeralds in Hiddenite, North Carolina. His mine produced the most expensive emerald found in North America and thousands more carats of gemstones.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006, p36-42, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gems--Hiddenite; Emerald miners--Hiddenite; Emerald deposits--Hiddenite; Emerald mines and mining; Emerald deposits; Gems--North Carolina

Record #:

24203

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Ken Lewis is Bank of America's CEO and discusses his experience in the business.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006, p52-65, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banks and banking; Chief executive officers

Record #:

24204

Author(s):

Stiles, Scott [Photographer]; Murray, Arthur O. [Author]

Abstract:

McDowell Lumber Co. is a sawmill just outside of Asheboro that produces about 100,000 board feet a day and has expanded in size since 2001.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 11, November 2006, p66-71, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Asheboro--Industry; Sawmill workers; Lumber trade--North Carolina; Lumbering