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3687
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Cherokee County, the state's most western, has long been attractive to tourists. As agriculture continues to decline, a strong labor force of over 10,000 attracts industries, including Lee Apparel, Levi Strauss & Co., and Clifton Precision.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 1998, p22-25,28-31,34-36, il
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5811
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For those who enjoy the outdoors, Cherokee County's 93,000 acres of national forest provide many opportunities, including hiking and mountain-biking. Also, the revitalized town of Andrews features arts and crafts and is a new stop on the Great Smoky Mountain Railway.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 1998, p26-27, il
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5812
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The John C. Campbell Folk School in Cherokee County's Brasstown, attracts yearly some 3,000 people, who study subjects from blacksmithing to writing. It also pumps $4 million into the economy. For this it received the 1997 Governor's Business Award in the Arts and Humanities.
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North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 1998, p32-33
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31184
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The Appalachian Heritage Crafters, a cooperative in Cherokee County, North Carolina, began as a way to maintain the history of Appalachian crafts and as a means of economic support in tough times. The cooperative has built a strong presence for their art, and are working on spreading skill throughout communities.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 34 Issue 1, Jan 2002, p24, il