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30647
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As the heart of eastern North Carolina, Greenville stays lively in all seasons because of its Tar River heritage, dedication to education, premier medical care facilities and East Carolina University pirates. This article provides a brief history of Greenville and celebrations the city is known for.
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31524
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The Higgs neighborhood in Greenville, North Carolina is approximately one-hundred years old and continues to survive as the city expands. The fifty-block area of Higgs was considered a good part of town until the early 1950s when East Carolina University entered a period of growth, triggering development towards other parts of town. This article discusses the history of the neighborhood, changing demographics, and renovation of the Roxy Theatre.
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36216
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A town that began as a tobacco and cotton post has grown into a top ten city in North Carolina. Profiled were employers such as Burroughs-Wellcome and East Carolina University; infrastructure challenges such as traffic congestion and urban sprawl; and advantages such as a strong industrial base and medical employment opportunities.
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