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"For decades, a remote piece of Currituck County has been a respite for wildlife. Now under the protection of conservationists, this land, the waters surrounding it, and the skies above will remain a constant in our coastal circle of life." Built in 1913, the lodge at the Donal C. O'Brien Jr. Sanctuary is one of the oldest still-standing duck hunting clubs in the United States.
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"There's good news for fans of Morehead City's beloved El's Drive-in, which closed last summer for renovation. The landmark restaurant --and its live oak shaded lot -- is open again." Shelton Franks is a future third-generation owner and manger of El's. The business began in 1959, and is famous for its legendary shrimpburgers.
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"Once, hardy islanders made a life on the shores of Shackleford Banks--until a series of storms forced them to leave, Every five years, their descendants return to the site of Diamond City to remember." John Shackleford acquired the stretch of barrier island in the late 1700s. Formerly known as Lookout Woods, Diamond City was the largest community on the island.
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44442
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"A lifelong fascination with vessels that carry everything from trucks to tourists across our sounds led one curious writer to track down their dry dock in Manns Harbor." The North Carolina State Shipyard in Manns Harbor is the official home of all North Carolina ferries. The N.C. Ferry Division has a total of 23 boats and operates seven vehicle routes year-round.
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"On Topsail Island, the state's oldest continuously sustained African American beach community celebrated its 75th anniversary with history, jazz and fellowship." Founded in 1949, Ocean City is the state's oldest continuously sustained African American beach community.
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