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”ArtDuckO: Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina” is a new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of History in Raleigh. The exhibit brings together waterfowl culture and history, from decoy carving and fashion to market hunting and conservation efforts. Re-created environmental settings, hands-on activities, hunting games, and artifacts immerse visitors into a world of waterfowl.
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2.Safe & Reliable, Clean & Efficient by Bowman, Courtney Carolina Country Vol. 40 Issue 6, June 2008
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Over the years, nuclear power plants have been providing a large share of North Carolina’s electricity. As climate change continues to spur both political and public debate, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are supporting the research of new technologies and renewable energy resources in an effort to ensure affordable power while balancing environmental concerns. This article discusses nuclear power generation and its role in the future.
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The largest solar power plant on a building in the Southeast is up and running in Benson, North Carolina. The solar electricity system was designed and installed by Hamlin Energy Solutions. Hamlin produces thirty percent of its own plant’s energy requirements with the rooftop solar system, resulting in a carbon-free method of generating electric power.
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North Carolina’s electric utilities are including natural gas generation as a bigger part of resource plans, along with renewable energy and efficiency measures, in an effort to make up for delayed coal-fired and nuclear generation. This article discusses natural gas consumption in North Carolina, and bridging the gap between now and when advanced low-emissions power generation technologies become available in the future.
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Widely considered the most feared of pirates during the Golden Age of Piracy (1660s to 1720s), Black Beard’s supposed adventures and behavior have thrilled people, but many of the stories are exaggerated or wrong. Kevin Duffus, a journalist in Raleigh, researched and published a book that examines and sets straight the legends associated with Black Beard. Duffus reveals details of Black Beard’s life in North Carolina, and what actually happened during his final six months as a pirate.
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The nationwide trend toward locally-grown, organic food is bringing out the best in local farms. North Carolinians are partnering with their region’s farmers by signing up as members of the farms’ Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) cooperatives. They pay a set fee in advance to share in the farm’s produce, and help connect consumers with the source of their food.
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Farm ponds are one of North Carolina’s most valuable aquatic resources. A pond can serve as a water source for livestock, aid in fire protection, attract wildlife, and provide fishing opportunities. This article describes popular fish species, such as largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish, and discusses fishing techniques and etiquette.
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Ground-source heat pumps, are environmentally-friendly, efficient systems which draw from the earth’s temperature underground to heat and cool interior spaces. Residents of Haywood County and Randolph County, North Carolina describe how the systems work, installation, and costs compared to conventional air-source electric heat pumps.
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In March 1918, citizens in Edenton, North Carolina formed the Cupola House Association, which was probably the earliest landmark preservation project in the state. The Cupola House was built in 1758 by Francis Corbin to serve as a residence for John Carteret, son of the last of the land-holding Lords Proprietors of the Carolinas. Reflecting a style of wealth in the American colonies, it is considered a fine example of Jacobean architecture in the South.
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Two new books by historian and third-generation tobacco grower, Billy Yeargin, recall North Carolina’s rich tobacco heritage through photographs, residents’ recollections and geographical research. In “North Carolina Tobacco: A History,” Yeargin explores the influence of tobacco on the state’s history, describing when communities were founded and built upon tobacco culture.
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Two of the most watched contests this election season are the statewide races for the United States Senate and North Carolina Governor. In this article, the candidates discuss their energy policy plans and approach to climate change legislation.
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According to paranormal investigators, just about every community across North Carolina has a stretch of railroad tracks haunted by a train accident victim carrying a lantern, looking for his head. Ghost hunters from the National Society of Paranormal Investigation and Research in Raleigh describe some of the most notable ghost sitings and haunted areas in the state.
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Advanced Energy, a Raleigh-based organization, is helping to rescue uninhabitable houses and turn them into new, energy-efficient residences. Their partnership with Builders of Hope is implementing the program in homes slated for demolition in Raleigh. The program is also works to ensure that the homes are financially affordable.
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Piedmont Electric and a solar energy developer, both based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, are making progress toward lowering the cost of solar-generated electricity. They have developed a new model of smaller power plants that can generate electricity economically and environmentally safe. The new grid system of solar “trees” will provide power to residents in Caswell County.
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In January 1881, Thomas Benson Ledbetter purchased one-hundred acres and with his nephew, John Steel Ledbetter, as a partner, built South Union Mills in Rockingham, North Carolina. It was in operation until 1894 when the mill burned due to a lightning strike. The mill was rebuilt as Ledbetter Manufacturing Company, sold to Parsons Manufacturing in 1979, and later renovated into today’s upscale Carolyn’s Mill Condominiums.
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