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In Haywood County, volunteers are gleaning or gathering produce left in fields after commercial harvest. The leftover crops are either donated to feed the hungry or shipped to local grocers. Farmers are also contributing produce as an outlet for unsold goods, to receive state tax credit, and to help people in the community.
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Parker Family Farms in Orange County is run by Renee and Randall Parker and their four children. As fewer family farms continue to operate in North Carolina, the Parkers hope to save their farm and their agricultural heritage. Several local farming programs have helped the family continue to grow tobacco and raise pigs and chickens.
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Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park & Eco-Center in Scotland Neck, Halifax County has more than two-hundred species of birds, and the world’s largest collection of waterfowl. Internationally famous aviculturist Mike Lubbock and his wife Ali raise and sustain the waterfowl at the park’s breeding center. Sylvan Heights is also recognized for its educational program and conservation efforts.
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The Plott hound is North Carolina’s official state dog, and recognized as a premier hunting dog. This article provides the history of how the dog breed became established in North Carolina and gained popularity among hunters. The history begins with the two German immigrant brothers, Johannes and Enoch Plott, who brought five of their best hunting dogs to America in 1750.
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Built in 1734, St. Thomas Episcopal Church is the oldest church in North Carolina and is located in the town of Bath. Reverend John Garzia, the first rector called to serve at the church, brought several gifts to the parish. These gifts, which are still displayed in the church, include royal candelabras, Bibles, and a silver chalice believed to be one of the oldest communion cups in existence.
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6.Delivering Power to the U.S. Army by O’Dell, Catherine Carolina Country Vol. 42 Issue 9, Sept 2010
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Sandhills Utility Services was formed by four North Carolina electric cooperatives to run the electric power system for Fort Bragg, Pope Air Force Base and Camp Mackall. Once the nation’s base realignment is complete, the Fort Bragg area population could grow by over forty-thousand military personnel, civilian employees and residents.
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Caraway Alpacas is one of the fifty-five North Carolina member farms on the Carolina Alpaca Breeders and Owners list. These farms are registered to own and breed alpacas, known for their luxurious fibers and fleece. The owners of Caraway Alpacas, near Asheboro, discuss the history and process of raising alpacas in North Carolina.
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In 2008, Ken Burkel and other members of the Clemmons Rotary Club in Forsyth County launched a program to heighten public awareness for the need for organ and tissue donors in North Carolina. The program created roadside billboards and recently partnered with the North Carolina Trucking Association to display custom banners of organ recipients and donor families.
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North Carolina’s largest solar electric installation at a public school brings power to the grid and lessons to Cherokee County students. The rural school system is focusing on energy conservation and renewable energy production as ways to fill gaps in its education budget. Martins Creek School is the first school in the county to install solar power arrays, funded by Solar Energy Initiatives.
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Ziplining offers travelers a way to take an aerial view of North Carolina’s natural scenic beauty. About a dozen zipline attractions have been built in the last few years in the state. This article provides a list and descriptions of eleven zipline canopy tours offered in western North Carolina.
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French Broad EMC, an electric cooperative serving four western North Carolina counties and two in Tennessee, is a partner in the first rural wind power education program east of the Mississippi River. The project will install small wind turbines at three schools in Madison County and develop an alternative-energy curriculum for public schools as part of an effort to introduce wind power to rural communities.
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Solar water heating systems can help homeowners to reduce energy costs and to add value to their homes. Both the state of North Carolina and the federal government offer tax credits to homeowners and businesses as an extra incentive to install certified solar water heating systems. This article provides a guide and resources to installing and maintaining solar water heating.
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This article discusses the culture of North Carolina estate auctions. Also provided, are the perspectives of bidders and auctioneers from Hoy Auction Company in Wake Forest, and Raleigh Auction and Estate Sales.
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North Carolina’s State Energy Office, in partnership with three universities, offers a program to make factory-built manufactured housing more energy efficient and cost-effective long term. The Upgrade & Save program provides financial incentives to manufactured home retailers to sell ENERGY STAR-labeled homes, and encourages upgrading other manufactured homes to efficient heat pumps.
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North Carolina’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives provide the opportunity for middle school students to attend prestigious basketball camps in North Carolina through all-expense paid scholarships. Two of those camps, which are highlighted in this article, are the Roy Williams basketball camp at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Kay Yow basketball camp at North Carolina State University.
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