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Ney begins a new series on waste that will examine some of the common items that are environmentally harmful, but are still tossed into landfills, and what can be done about them. North Carolinians throw away nine times more than they recycle. Ney discusses reasons why paper should be recycled.
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Cooleemee in Davie County was once a thriving mill town with many residents working in a large textile mill on the banks of the South Yadkin River. Though the mill closed in 1969, the town is unique among Southern mill towns because the mill building and about 330 original mill village houses still stand. Of the 960 residents, most are the old workers or their descendants. In 1989, the Cooleemee Historical Association began recording workers' memories of life in the mill and surrounding village. This led to an outpouring of photographs and other memorabilia that is now housed in the former general manager's two-story house.
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In this second in a series examining the state's trash, Ney discusses the problem with plastic bags. First introduced in grocery stores in the 1970s, now 90 percent of the shopping bags used worldwide are plastic and less than five percent are returned for recycling. Those thrown away endanger wildlife, emit toxic fumes if burned, contaminate soil, and pollute waterways. Ney discusses possible solutions.
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Thanks to the Piedmont Food and Agriculture Processing Center (PFAP) in Orange County some happy food entrepreneurs have gotten their business really cooking. Located in Hillsborough, the $1.4 million facility is for food business entrepreneurs to access space and equipment they need to grow their businesses, plus experts for consultation.
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Old Fort, in western McDowell County was the site of Davidson's Fort, built in 1776 as a defense against the Cherokee and as colonial American's westernmost outpost at the time. It became a major train depot in the late 1880s and has been reopened as a Railroad Museum and visitors center.
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North Carolina's very active horse plowing club, the North Carolina Work Horse and Mule Association, hosts a number of plow days and heritage farming demonstrations throughout the State and has experienced considerable growth in membership.
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The U.S. Army continues to rely on the mule to be able to go places even the high-tech equipment cannot. In 2004 The U.S. Army's John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg issued a 225-page field manual titled \"SPECIAL FORCES USE OF PACK ANIMALS\".
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Growing okra is a North Carolina tradition, but you don't have to confine it to the vegetable patch. Okra is a rather handsome plant in foliage and especially flower, as a member of the highly ornamental Hibiscus family.
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When it comes to vacations, America's national parks are a perennial favorite, boasting magnificent landscapes and historical enrichment. North Carolina offers access to several national parks systems such as the Great Smoky Mountains, and on the Outer Banks, the Wright Brothers National Memorial, Fort Raleigh Historic Site, and Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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For the folks of today, many have never seen a farm except on television, but farm vacations or stays in the North Carolina mountains are becoming a great way to get back in touch with nature. The number of North Carolina farms that offer farm stays is increasing due partly to agritourism efforts to boost income and also raise awareness about locally sourced goods.
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When people think of the Sandhills of North Carolina they usually think of golf, but in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Aberdeen, and other Sandhills communities, equine pursuits are extremely popular. Their sandy trails and rolling pastureland have attracted equestrian enthusiasts, breeders, and trainers for years.
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17296
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The historic city of Winston-Salem offers a wide variety of activities and attractions for the tourist from historic buildings and crafts, to modern art museums and wineries.
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They say the spirit of independence was born in Halifax County, and when you visit, you are certainly free to take advantage of the many opportunities. These include heritage sites, outdoor recreation sites, and shopping areas.
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17298
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One year after the historic election that saw a Republican gain of majority and new leadership in the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives asked new legislators to address the issues of North Carolina's rural economies and energy future.
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Conflict came to North Carolina early in the Civil War when a combined Army, Navy, and Coast Guard expedition attacked the forts at Hatteras Inlet on August 28, 1861. Gery recounts the events.
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