Record #:

2955

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Sanford's Static Control Components, with estimated 1996 sales of $115 million, produces products for the electronic industry that include aluminized bags, static protection bags, grounded floors, and anti-static lab coats.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p34-35, il

Subject(s):

Electronic industries--Sanford; Static Control Components, Inc. (Sanford)

Record #:

2956

Author(s):

Hensley, Bill F.

Abstract:

Asheville's Biltmore House, the country's largest private residence, attracts almost a million visitors yearly to view the 250-room French Renaissance chateau and surrounding grounds.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p60, il

Subject(s):

Asheville--Buildings, structures, etc.; Biltmore Estate (Asheville)

Record #:

2957

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

The Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 has eliminated local telephone company monopolies and opened the way for competition. By the end of 1996, at least fifteen companies will be competing statewide for local service.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p16,19-20

Subject(s):

Telephone companies; Telephone--United States--Deregulation

Record #:

2966

Author(s):

Wood, Suzanne M.

Abstract:

John Harris chose a graduate school close to Jockey's Ridge on the Outer Banks. He never got his degree. Instead, he and a partner founded Kitty Hawk Kites, the world's largest hang gliding school and kite retailer in the East.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p6, il

Subject(s):

Hang gliding--Outer Banks; Harris, John; Kites--Nags Head; Kitty Hawk Kites (Nags Head)

Record #:

2967

Author(s):

Quirk, Bea

Abstract:

Tourism is the state's second largest industry, and for years certain sections favored by history and geography got most tourist dollars. Today, creative marketing strategies and internet pages enable even the most rural counties to draw tourists.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p12,14-15, il

Subject(s):

Tourist trade

Record #:

2968

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

There was a time when selecting local telephone service was easy. Only a few companies were available. Now a ruling by the N.C. Utilities Commission allows competition, and nine new companies are ready to compete for customers.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p18, il

Subject(s):

Telephone companies; Telephone--United States

Record #:

5713

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Created in 1907, Lee County is the state's newest county. For years dependent upon an agricultural economy, Lee County seeks to broaden its base through companies like Golden Poultry, Coty, Tyson, and Moen.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 7, July 1996, p7

Subject(s):

Lee County--Economic conditions