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4324
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Colleges and universities affect economically the communities where they are located. Appalachian State University in Boone brought to the local economy $407 million, according to a 1998 ASU research study. Factors contributing to this amount were a 12 percent rise in enrollment between 1988 and 1998, significant raises in university personnel salaries, and around 392,000 visitors who spent over $990,000 at university events.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 57 Issue 10, Oct 1999, p10, por
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6239
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This special NORTH CAROLINA magazine community supplement discusses Watauga and Avery counties. Tourism is the financial backbone of both, with Watauga generating $150 million annually and Avery, $73 million. Agriculture still thrives in the counties, with the primary crop being Christmas trees. Cline discusses the work of Hugh Morton and the Robbins brothers in developing the area.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 61 Issue 12, Dec 2003, p23-25, 28-31, 34-38, il
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12997
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Hunter provides an economic development profile of the Boone and Watauga County area. The county is home to hundreds of Christmas tree farms, and burley tobacco is a major crop.
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32222
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Low-income people in Watauga County showed that by sharing the expenses of a community-owned vehicle, they could save money and get to places more efficiently. This led to the development of a rural transportation system called the Green Eagle Community Transportation Cooperative. The transportation system includes six buses and has enabled an increase in jobs, income, and economic growth.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 2 Issue 12, Dec 1970, p2, por
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23896
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Blowing Rock has impressed visitors for centuries and is among North Carolina's most beloved towns. Through the years, the small mountain town's economy has easily bounced back from national economic downturns like the Great Recession, making for a prosperous town that still relies on tourism.
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3053
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Watauga County is the state's third largest Christmas-tree-growing county. The 1995 harvest of around 700,000 trees accounts for forty-two percent of the county's $34.5 million farm income.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 9, Sept 1996, p36-37
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10266
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Watauga County is profiled in this special community focus supplement. Among the topics discusses are economic growth, Appalachian State University, the second-home market, and tourism.
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NC Magazine (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 66 Issue 8, Aug 2008, p35-38, 40, 42-43, 46, 48, 50, il
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3036
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While tourism is a major part of its economy, Watauga County looks to manufacturers, including International Resistive Company (IRC), small businesses, and seasonal home buyers to broaden its base. broaden its base.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 54 Issue 9, Sept 1996, p31-35,38,40-42, il