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A rare first edition of Thomas Wolfe's LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL, a specially inscribed copy he gave to his mother, has been given to the North Carolina Collection at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill by the author's nieces and nephews.
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Incorporated in 1903, Rowan County's Faith, population 600, is a town of old-fashioned values and sense of community. Its neighborliness attracts many, including President George Bush, who attended the 1992 Fourth of July celebration.
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In 1783, through legislative action and Governor Alexander Martin's proclamation, North Carolina became the first state to declare July Fourth a legal holiday honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a fourth groin, a low sea wall set at a right angle, to control erosion that threatens historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.
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2961
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One of the most famous restaurants for serving eastern-style barbecue is Goldsboro's Wilber's Barbecue, operated by Wilber Shirley since 1962. Presidents Bush and Clinton and many others have enjoyed this eastern delicacy.
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2962
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July 4 is celebrated across the state with activities including parades, clogging, carnivals, craft shows, and fireworks. Celebrations in Oakboro, Faith, Greensboro, and Old Salem are profiled.
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2963
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Many athletes and individuals with ties to the state have a number of Olympic moments. They include Dr. Leroy Walker, U.S. Olympic Committee president, N.C. State swimmer Steve Rerych, and East Carolina University runner Lee McNeil.
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2964
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Deer poaching is a serious problem. To catch offenders, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in 1990 instituted a program using deer decoys. In the past five years, Officer Tony Robinson of Burke County has arrested over 600 violators.
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2965
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Before integration, Wake County Afro-American children living in Rolesville were educated at the Rolesville Elementary School for Colored. Built in 1900, the building still stands today.
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2973
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Although they have roamed the Currituck Banks for centuries, wild horses there are being threatened by development. Concerned individuals, like Rowena Dorman - Corolla Wild Horse Fund director - are working to save the animals.
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