Record #:

23665

Author(s):

Miles, Suzannah Smith

Abstract:

The Fontana Dam in Swain and Graham Counties in North Carolina was built to supply energy for defense industries during World War II.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 9, November/December 2008, p52-55, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fontana Dam

Record #:

23666

Author(s):

Priestley, Kent

Abstract:

Hume Davenport, who founded SouthWings, flies his planes over the mountains of Southern Appalachia to take photographs of human impacts such as strip mining and clear cuts. Davenport hopes to raise awareness and win over public opinion on conversation issues.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 9, November/December 2008, p64-69, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Forest conservation; Aerial photography in forestry

Record #:

23667

Author(s):

Milling, Marla Hardee

Abstract:

Chef Bill Morris works at the Broyhill Inn and Appalachian Conference Center in Boone, North Carolina and teaches students the art of cooking.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 9, November/December 2008, p70-75, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Restaurants--Boone

Record #:

23668

Author(s):

Richards, Constance E.

Abstract:

McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks is located in Yadkin Valley and is one example of the many vineyards in North Carolina. Richards discusses the history and importance of vineyards and wineries in North Carolina.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 2 Issue 9, November/December 2008, p90-101, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wine and wineries--Yadkin Valley