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"For centuries, the Madison County town has beckoned visitors to bathe in the soothing, warming waters that bubble up from deep within the mountains." Incorporated in 1889, Hot Springs had long been a resort before its founding. In the 1830s, Washington Patton constructed the first grand hotel in the area, featuring a porch with 13 columns , representing the original 13 colonies. It's successor, the Mountain Park Hotel boasted one of the first golf courses in North Carolina.
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43738
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"One of our state's most common fishes has a rare talent. In the fresh, clear waterways of the mountains and Piedmont, bluehead chubs build nests for their young, stone by tiny stone." Bluehead chubs pile up gravel to create nesting grounds. They are typically found in freshwater streams in the mountains and Piedmont.
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43228
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North Carolina is home to more than 60 species of salamanders.
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Since their inception, handcrafted duck decoys have made an incredible transition from a practical hunting tool to a valued art form. T. Edward Nickens, the author of The Last Wild Road, describes decoy collecting as something more than a small hobby; but a collection of "cherished memories of the Carolina Coast."
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Raleigh's former Latta University flourished during the period 1892-1930. Rev. Morgan London Latta, who was born into slavery, was founder. The last vestige of the campus was destroyed by fire in 2007. Rev. Latta published his 370 page autobiography in 1903.
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"By the 19th century, the western end of Shackleford Banks was known to residents of the barrier island as Wade's Shore. Now uninhabited, Shackleford welcomes visitors who arrive by boat and ferry."
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"From its humble roots as a roadside farm stand, the Friendly Market has evolved to become the community's kitchen, serving up classic comfort foods to fuel fishing trips, beach days and backyard picnics in Morehead City and beyond." Owners Matt and Mindy Fitzpatrick see their business as a cheerful venue for all things including local produce, snacks and sauces and prepared foods.
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"The mad scientists of Johnston County have won friends and awards with their smoked pork, chicken, and brief brisket. And the experiments continue: At the Redneck BBQ Lab in Benson, they're always cooking up something new. Jerry Stephenson and his sister Roxanne Manley make up the Redneck Barbeque Scientific team. Together, they've won 24 Grand Championships in the Kansas City Barbeque Society competitions.
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The family trees the author speaks do not bear the names of ancestors. Found on family lands, though, homestead trees can testify to the presence of generations past.
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42761
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At the turn of the 20th century North Carolina was an attractive destination for many of the nation's elite hunting enthusiasts. The Piedmont area was especially prized for hunting of wild quail. Numerous hunting clubs and lodges were established, beginning in 1894 with the Thomasville Shooting Club.
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Generations of Outer Bank locals can attest to the enduring impact North Carolina Inlets have on their lifeway. They have also been witness to how these watery spaces between land and sea have environmentally and ecologically impacted the development of this region.
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The Christmas lights display on the boat belonging to a friend of the author reflected Carteret County culture and the spirit transcending local lifeways.
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34279
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Sutton’s Drug Store has been a Chapel Hill staple for decades, serving as a family restaurant, and “old-time” drug store. In this article, the author describes fond memories of the cash register and traditions at Sutton’s.
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34283
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This section of Our State highlights the best places in North Carolina to find specialty items for a country meal. Places covered include meat from Smith’s Red & White in Rocky Mount, eggs from Massey Creek Farms in Madison, bread from Shiloh General Store in Hamptonville, milk from Mills River Creamery in Mills River, pimento cheese from Musten & Crutchfield in Kernersville, beer from Bestway Grocery in Greensboro, and chicken salad from Robert’s Grocery in Wrightsville Beach.
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After inheriting his ancestral farm, agriculturist Don Lee has moved away from growing regular crops like corn and tobacco. Instead, he has transformed it into the Garrett Wildflower Seed Farm, a seed-growing operation for native wildflowers and grassland species. The seeds are bought by landowners that want to restore indigenous landscapes, companies that want to use native plants for utility projects, and projects that endeavor to reestablish pollinator plants for bees and butterflies.
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