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30799
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Progress was made on the newest three NC historic sites. In Cabarrus county, stabilizing infrastructure was placed at Reed Gold Mine, the site of the country's first documented discovery of gold. North Carolina is in the process of recording the deed to the 37-acre Duke Homestead site, which will remain a living history site while adding a visitor's center and tobacco history museum. NC is waiting on approval for plans to improve Fort Dobbs in Statesville.
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30801
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North Carolina provides year-round field and wood activity for sportsmen. From oceans and sounds to lakes and streams, 30 variety of game fish are caught throughout the state's waters. Additionally, waterfowl hunting and game such as deer, bear, and boar bring thousands to the state.
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30803
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Hundreds of beautiful vistas and sites draw visitors to Boone, Asheville, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From mountain hiking and fishing to scenic drives, the western region of North Carolina provides unique tourist opportunities.
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30804
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A thin barrier of golden sand creates the barrier islands along North Carolina's coast. From Whalebone Junction at the end of Nags Head to Ocracoke, Cape Hatteras seashore stretches 70 miles and features pristine beaches and geological wonders, shipwrecks, and historic legends alongside rapid residential and tourism development.
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30805
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Due to limited appropriations, the Capital Building restoration project will only include the restoration of the roof and exteriors. The governor's and secretary of state's offices have temporarily been moved to the NC Administration Building.
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30806
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Total revenue and funds availability for the North Carolina General Fund amounted to over $307 million for 1958. Expenditures for the state during this time period, for public safety, welfare, education and others, only amounted to over $277 million. This left the state with a balance of $29, 347, 993. Although there was a surplus in the budget, there were no material changes to the proportions of total revenue raised from the ten major sources including individual and corporate income and sales, franchise, license, insurance, inheritance, and beverage taxes.
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30807
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The Executive Organization Act of 1971 brought together three dozen separate agencies under a cabinet-level agency, the Department of Art, Culture and History. Under this Department, the Office of Archives and History established, which combined the former Department of Archives and History with twenty-seven other historical boards, commissions and agencies.
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30814
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As NC state archaeologist and volunteers set out to begin an excavation of the Chowan County Courthouse, Hurricane Agnes struck Edenton and the rains that followed postponed the dig. The group moved to the site of another state-owned property that needed excavation. The cellar of the James Iredell House not only provided a relatively dry place to work, but also yielded plenty of kitchen and houseware artifacts.
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30820
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In 1957, North Carolina real and personal property assessments were valued at over $6.9 billion. Just five counties within the state--Guilford, Mecklenburg, Forsyth, Durham, and Wake--made up over 35% of this total. There has also been a general trend to lift assessed values to near actual values based on county and city needs.
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30822
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The annual report of the North Carolina State Highway Commission emphasizes the issues faced during the 1958 fiscal year. Revenues were down and costs were up, with heavy maintenance charges of the $200 million secondary road building program.
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30823
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A total of $3.4 billion was provided by the Federal government to the states for primary, secondary, and urban highways and roads, and the interstate system. However, North Carolina is only receiving 3.7% of the funds, the largest portion of this going to primary roads and the interstate system.
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30829
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To keep North Carolina's economy on an even keel, the state building and road construction program will be accelerated. Along with Federal funds, appropriations were made available by the 1957 General Fund for 144 million dollars for public construction, including highways.
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30830
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Thirty-two new members of the North Carolina State Senate joined eighteen returning legislature for 1959. Additionally, a majority of the 1959 House of Representatives served in this body in the last session of the General Assembly. Three of the Representatives are women, representing Cherokee, Lenoir, and Stoke counties.
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30831
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The 1959 North Carolina General Assembly has had the benefit of the most advice from study groups than any other state legislature. In addition to special commissions, studies have provided information for the General Assembly on education, legislative buildings, and constitutional changes.
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30832
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The 1959 North Carolina General Assembly will face a problem with funding expanding public services. Despite a surplus in the previous year, the Assembly will face the biggest budget ever. Four ideas have been proposed to face an attempt at balancing the budget: increased taxes, a booming economy, witholding plan for income taxes, and decreased spending.
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