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North Carolina consumers who make certain energy-efficiency improvements to their homes may be eligible for tax credits. This article provides guidelines to saving energy and a summary of available tax credits on both the federal and North Carolina levels.
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Bruce Roberts is a North Carolina photographer, journalist and author. In his new book, Just Yesterday, Roberts presents details of what North Carolina looked like in the mid-to-late twentieth century. Divided into the state’s geographic regions, images show the people and places of the Outer Banks, east, piedmont, and mountains.
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Some people still wonder if Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States, might have been born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, rather than in Kentucky. This article discusses several theories regarding Lincoln’s birth place, his mother Nancy Hanks, and her relationship with Abraham Enloe.
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The North Carolina Botanical Garden chose Piedmont Barbara’s Buttons (Marshallia obovata var. obovata) as Wildflower of the Year for 2009. Other award-winning melons, squash, and perennials are also described in this article, as well as tips on native plant gardening.
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The Duke Lemur Center in the Duke Forest, the only lemur center in the world, offers the rare opportunity to observe and learn about endangered lemurs. The center is devoted to conserving the lemur, which is a primate indigenous to Madagascar, and has partnered with the Madagascar Fauna Group. Together they work with the Malagasy people in reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and conservation of the dwindling habitat.
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This article provides links to websites and resources on the most common North Carolina destinations and intriguing, little-known attractions. It also discusses camping in North Carolina and highlights various campsites available in the state.
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The Randolph County Country Store appears to have been around since the 1930s, but was built in 1977 by Darrell Bullins, a collector and restorer of things past. He salvaged and collected all the building materials at auctions and from homes or buildings that were being demolished. Some of the items include original gas pumps, signs, and bank ledgers from the first bank in the county.
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This travel guide describes fifteen travel destinations, three in each of five regions across North Carolina. The destinations are a mix of well-known and not-so-well-known places, places for kids, places for nature lovers, history enthusiasts and shoppers. Also provided is a listing of travel information resources.
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The 2009 Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed in February extended and added to many of the incentives existing before. This article provides a summary of available tax credits on both the federal and North Carolina levels for energy-efficiency projects or purchases.
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North Carolina electric cooperatives are working with Congress to develop energy policies that balance reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while assuring reliable and affordable electric services. This article discusses the cap and trade system, and current efforts to develop renewable energy in the state.
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In many rural North Carolina counties, jobs have been lost due to the downsizing of traditional rural industries like textiles, apparel and furniture, as well as from restructuring in agriculture. Despite the challenges, rural counties have the advantages of open land, lower costs, and a growing market for local farm products. There are also various strategies to increase development and jobs in rural areas of North Carolina.
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The American Energy and Security Act establishes nationwide mandates on renewable energy and energy efficiency, requires reductions in greenhouse gases, and is the most costly federal energy bill in decades. North Carolina electric cooperatives met with Congress to discuss major energy and environmental legislation proposals. The implications for North Carolina consumers is discussed in this article.
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Jack Macon remembers summers in Randolph County when teams threshed more than four-hundred bushels of wheat per day. During the early twentieth century, threshing was a community event as threshing machines and their crews traveled from farm to farm. Macon describes his family farm operations, equipment, and the process of threshing.
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North Carolina offers a variety of travel options for people who enjoy horseback riding. Love Valley, a western-themed town northwest of Statesville, provides visitors with accommodations and a horse to ride throughout their stay. Other options include guest ranches, horse farms, bed and breakfasts, and overnight horseback riding excursions.
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15.The Randonneurs of Carolina Country by Lathe, Charles Carolina Country Vol. 41 Issue 7, July 2009
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The country roads of North Carolina have been the training grounds of the North Carolina Randonneurs every month since 1983. Randonneurs are bicycle riders who like long rides with time limits and no outside support. This article explains how and where randonneurs are training in North Carolina to qualify for the Grand Randonee in France.
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