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40609
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What happened to Belmont was common in many Southern states: the loss of mills due to factors such as outsourcing. This small city survived losing its former occupational and economic lifeblood by mill buildings becoming condos, apartments, and retail outlets; capitalizing on its proximity to Charlotte; a generous infusion of Millennial aged entrepreneurial spirit.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 1, January 2019 ,
p86-88
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40608
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Moore County, once a retirement mecca, is now known for its opportunities in education, health care employment, and tourism. These opportunities, along with a proximity to Fort Bragg, led to this county having the best rural economy in the state and Pinehurst/Southern Pines rising to 27 in an economic-strength ranking of micropolitan communities.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 1, January 2019 ,
p71-72, 76, 78, 80
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40612
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Countering the pressure many high school students experience to get a university degree is the community college alternative. Asserting the practicality of an associate’s degree are reasons why two year colleges benefit North Carolina economically and occupationally. Added as evidence are what North Carolina community colleges such as Central Piedmont, Lenoir, and Alamance in particular offer to the state.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 3, March 2019 ,
p35-45
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Community colleges--North Carolina ; North Carolina Community College System; Apprenticeships--Community Colleges ; Edgecombe Community College ; Fayetteville Technical Community College ; Guilford Technical Community College; Wake Technical Community College ; Alamance Community College ; Central Piedmont Community College; Lenoir Community College; Nash Community College; Pitt Community College
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40617
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Profiles of products like timber and pork, along with statistics showing its international trade potential, help explain North Carolina’s number eleven ranking among exporting states in the US.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 3, March 2019 ,
p20, 22
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41196
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Bed and breakfast owners in towns like Edenton are concerned about the potential negative impacts of short term rentals. They believe these rental properties, not required to comply with hospitality industry regulations, can compromise the safety of their guests, communities, and neighborhoods as much as the tourist trade.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 ,
p18-19
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Bed and breakfast accommodations--North Carolina--Edenton; Hospitality industry--Bed and Breakfasts--health and safety standards; Hospitality industry--tourist trade--North Carolina ; Tourist trade and state; Edenton--Description and travel; Legislation--hospitality industry regulations--short term rentals ; Edenton--historic properties--Cotton Gin Inn; Inns--Chowan County--Edenton; Roanoke River Lighthouse (Edenton); Legislation--hospitality industry regulations--Vacation Rental Act of 2015
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41199
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Carteret County’s involvement in the marine biology field, originating during the Civil War, continues through its eight marine science research and educational agencies. They include Geodynamics LLC, who does contractual work with NOAA and the Navy, and Duke University’s Marine Laboratory.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 ,
p67-69
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Carteret County--History; Carteret County--Marine biology; Fort Macon--Marine biology--Civil War; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration--lab--Beaufort; Carteret County--Marine science agencies--oceanic research; Duke University--Marine Laboratory--Piver's Island ; Fort Macon (Carteret County)--History; Marine resource centers--North Carolina, Coastal; Marine sciences--Research--Beaufort; Geodynamics LLC (Beaufort); Coastal management; Carteret County--Economic conditions
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41197
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The increasing integration of technology into work environments challenges individuals with only a high school diploma. Greatly helping them build their technical skill sets and become competitive in today's job market is community colleges. Colleges and programs helping students fulfill this goal include Guilford Technical Community College’s Aviation Manufacturing Program and Pitt Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Institute.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 ,
p34, 36, 38, 40-41
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Guilford Technical Community College; Pitt Community College ; Fayetteville Technical Community College ; Lenoir Community College; Community colleges--vocational and technical programs ; Community colleges--North Carolina ; Job market--technical skills--community college programs ; Economic development--community colleges ; Employees--Training of
8.Recycling Metal and Lives by Leggett, Page Business North Carolina Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019
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41198
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The owner of a scrap metal company takes the concept of renewal to a new level: people with life setbacks such as criminal backgrounds. By working for Queen City Metal, ex-offenders can rebuild their value as employees, along with their lives.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 12, December 2019 ,
p64-65
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40616
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From what it may offer visitors and locals, a Western North Carolina small town organized in 1828 has big city appeal. Features making Franklin visit-worthy include close proximity to the Appalachian Trail and in-town attractions like the Scottish Tartan Museum and Heritage Center.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019,
p86-88
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Franklin--Description and travel; Macon County--Economic conditions; Appalachian Trail--North Carolina ; Appalachian Trail Community--Franklin; Appalachian Trail Conservancy; Craft brewery industry--North Carolina, Western; Nantahala National Forest; Gems--North Carolina--Franklin; Mineral Museum (Franklin); Franklin Gem Museum ; Ruby City Museum (Franklin); Cherokees--Franklin; Scottish immigrants--Franklin
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40610
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Despite their relative closeness geographically, there are vast differences between North Carolina and West Virginia. The divergent paths these Southern states have taken since the 1850s is explored comparatively by data related to population, economy, occupations, and education.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 2, February 2019,
p6-7
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Railroads--North Carolina; Agriculture--North Carolina; Labor unions--North Carolina ; Manufacturing industries--North Carolina ; Textile industry--North Carolina ; Tobacco--North Carolina ; Research universities--North Carolina ; Community colleges--North Carolina ; Education, Higher--North Carolina; Population--North Carolina
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40613
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Proving cycling’s value to North Carolina is how the state, individuals, and the environment benefit from its growing popularity. Statistics related to infrastructure construction, job creation, and health care costs measure the extent of this positive impact.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019,
p12-13
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Cycling--environmental benefits; Cycling--health benefits; Cycling--infrastructure--Greenways; Cycling--tourism; Cycling--statistics; Cycling--trails--North Carolina, Western; Brevard Greenway; American Tobacco Trail ; Duck Trail ; Little Sugar Creek Greenway; Pisgah National Forest; Cycling--infrastructure
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40614
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The greater popularity of tobacco products overseas makes this plant still a major cash crop for North Carolina. Therein lies a delicate balance: supporting the manufacture of these products in light of reports of e-cigarette related health hazards and controversy surrounding the marketing of such products to youth.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019,
p24-25
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40615
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A Duke University researcher became a whistleblower when suspecting that a colleague’s research results were skewed. The case became a reminder as to how often data is manipulated, why researchers may feel pressured to include false data, and why research integrity is crucial.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, August 2019,
p56-63
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40611
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An agrarian stronghold represented by tobacco has ceded to Farmville sharing its economic and occupation base with companies largely representing the hospitality industry.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 2, February 2019,
p86-88
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40618
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Illustrating the gravity of heart disease’s physical and economic impact on North Carolinians is information specific, as represented by Macon County, and statewide. Solutions designed to combat this negative impact, particularly for citizens in rural regions, are facilities like the Carolina East Medical Center and programs like Passport to Wellness.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 39 Issue 6, June 2019,
p28, 30, 32, 34
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Coronary heart disease; Medically underserved populations--North Carolina, Western; Stroke; Stroke Belt--North Carolina ; Passport to Wellness Program--Angel Medical Center; Angel Medical Center (Franklin); Carolina East Medical Center (New Bern); Vidant Health; Cape Fear Valley Heart and Vascular Center (Fayetteville); Cardiovascular disease; FirstHealth Moore Regional (Pinehurst)