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32607
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The Travel and Tourism Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, established in 1937, advertises in out-of-state publications to attract tourists, and operates five Welcome Centers on the major interstate entrances to the state. These centers stock both pamphlets and hundreds of brochures produced by state agencies and privately-operated tourist attractions.
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The late Grover C. Robbins, Jr. renovated the Tweetsie locomotive and railroad in 1957, turning it into Blowing Rock’s most popular tourist attraction. The route of what came to be known as Tweetsie was the Linville River Railway division of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad. The train now operates along a closed circuit and is maintained by Frank Coffey.
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32609
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North Carolina offers a variety of cultural events ranging from art exhibitions, crafts shows, dance programs, music festivals, outdoor dramas, and performing arts. This article highlights several main events occurring this summer, and provides a comprehensive travel guide to events throughout the state.
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32610
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In the early 1920s, Dr. Lucius B. Morse envisioned a model resort area near Chimney Rock Park in Rutherford County. Descendants of Morse are beginning to fulfill his vision, as they develop various plans to expand Chimney Rock’s scenic attractions and improve recreation amenities.
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North Carolina is well-known and highly regarded as one of the important gem stone producing states. Precious gems, such as diamond, emerald, ruby, and sapphire, have been discovered throughout the state. The largest single emerald crystal ever found in North America came from the Rist Mine at Hiddenite in Alexander County.
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32613
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The Clingendael Investment Corporation, a Dutch firm of which Julius Verwoerdt is chairman, is building an elegant resort near Chapel Hill called Hotel Europa. Verwoerdt is a Dutch entrepreneur who lives in Durham, and has owned the largest chain of hotels in Holland. Hotel Europa will have a significant impact to the Research Triangle area because of the distinct European influence of the ownership, management and design.
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32614
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Several years ago, Carolina Trace opened to the golfing community near Pinehurst and Southern Pines. Due to its overwhelming success, a new sister community, Carolina Lakes, was developed eight miles away. Carolina Lakes is a residential/recreational community located near three lakes, and offers security, privacy, marina amenities, and a full range of recreational facilities.
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32654
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Russell L. Stephenson is the founder and president of Stephenson Millwork Company, Inc. in Wilson. The company specializes in architectural woodwork and craftsmanship. This article discusses Stephenson’s background and the development of his company.
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32656
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The North Carolina Department of Commerce Film Office recently estimated that national television commercial making in this state had a twenty-four-million-dollar economic impact last year. Darryl’s Restaurant in Raleigh has gained much of its success by advertising in television commercials. This article discusses the advertising and television commercial industry.
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32657
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Jefferson Productions, a subsidiary of Jefferson-Pilot Broadcasting Company, has been producing television commercials in Charlotte since 1962. Today the company is one of the largest television commercial production firms in the country. The firm’s clients have included Ford, Chrysler, Hardee's, Hellman’s Mayonnaise, and other major corporations.
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32661
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Digital switching systems, such as those developed by Northern Telecom, Inc., have revolutionized telecommunications. North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park has upgraded to this new digital system with a new subsidiary facility, Northern Telecom Limited.
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32674
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R. Phillip Hanes, Jr. is chairman of his father’s company, Hanes Dye and Finishing Company, and founder of AMPERSAND, Incorporated. AMPERSAND is a consulting firm serving primarily nonprofit organizations in the arts, charities, professions, and public affairs divisions of corporations. This article discusses Hanes’ background, company, his efforts in arts management, and Winston-Salem’s downtown renewal.
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32675
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The gross revenues generated directly or indirectly by North Carolina’s commercial and recreational fishing industry is approximately one-billion-dollars a year. In this article, specialists from the Division of Marine Fisheries discuss fisheries management and the state’s potential to enhance the economic impact of fisheries and relevant industries.
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32676
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The state-owned Wanchese Seafood Industrial Park was recently created with concrete dockage, offices and a waste treatment plant. The park expects to attract million-dollar commercial seafood processing firms and related interests. Channel construction and stabilization of Oregon Inlet were key in the planning of the park.
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The University of North Carolina Sea Grant Program has made substantial contributions to the state’s coastal resources, marine education, research, and economy. Sea Grant has also worked with commercial fishermen, helping them to develop new and improved technology for handling nets, crab pots and other fishing gear. In return, there have been increases in fish harvests and profits.
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