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23933
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Nester Hosiery Inc. opened in Mount Airy in 1993 and thrived on contract work from apparel brands. Founder and owner, Marty Nester's, latest project involves creating Farm to Feet products for hikers, bikers, runners, and fishermen.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015,
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23985
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David Voorhees is a local artist out of Asheville, North Carolina who creates stunning ceramics, such as bowls, pitchers, and teapots, and paints them based on inspirations from the mountains.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 1, January 2014,
p69, il, por
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23991
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Artist Brian Kuehn discusses his inspirations for his artworks, which consist of paintings depicting life in the countryside.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p10-11, il, por
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4.Feature Artist: John Geci by Howey, Paul M. The Laurel of Asheville Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014
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23995
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Glass artists John Geci describes his art as 'static motion,' aiming for curved lines in his creations. The author discusses the artist's life and inspirations for his work.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 2, February 2014,
p44-45, il
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24000
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Pamella O'Conner originally spent 35 years in theatre before making a switch to crafting beautiful floral-inspired lamps.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 11 Issue 4, April 2014,
p36-37, il, por
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24062
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Rural communities in North Carolina are in need of assistance by attorneys willing to do pro bono work. The NC Bar Association and Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) work together to provide a pro bono program called Lawyer on the Line (LOTL), a program where lawyers in larger communities offer phone service to individuals in the rural areas of the state.
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24088
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The Center for Diversity Education provides local schools with educational programs designed for K through 12 to teach students about other cultures and religions. The Center seeks to foster tolerance of other cultures and promotes acceptance of people, regardless of their culture or county of origin.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 1, January 2012,
p66-67, il
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24089
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Rob Levy started the Goat Mountain Ranch Animal Sanctuary by accident after he purchased his neighbor's goats to keep them from going to slaughter. He continued to add animals to his property and eventually formalized his property and sanctuary as a non-profit organization.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 9 Issue 2, February 2012,
p54-55, il
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24526
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The author recounts the importance of salt in North Carolina’s economy since the 1700s. During the American Revolution, salt was scarce, prompting towns on the coast of North Carolina to build their own salt works for local production.
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24547
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Early in the settlement of North Carolina, indigo was an exciting and valuable crop for colonists. This article discusses the history and importance of the crop and methods of production.
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The author provides the history of one family’s migration from their home in Hawfields, Alamance County, to Arkansas in 1852. John Mebane Allen kept detailed notes on his family’s migration, providing historians with a window into the past in the mid-1800s.
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24573
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Roan Mountain’s summit is the crowning height of the Iron Mountains in the Southern Appalachians. This article presents a brief overview of the history of the area surrounding the mountain and what it was like in Mitchell County, North Carolina in the late 1800s.
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24575
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McDowell County is the location of a new ‘Mountain Gateway Museum’ that features historic photos of daily life of frontiersmen who explored the area and how the region developed over time.
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24590
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Lost Cove is an isolated and dilapidated village deep in the Unaka and Bald Mountains of western North Carolina. The author discusses the history of the village and how it is slowly being overtaken by nature.
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25045
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An invasive species of water plant is taking over lakes and ponds in North Carolina. It’s called giant salvinia or Kariba weed. Many people were, for years, distributing it and didn’t realize the harm it could do.
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