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A group of North Carolina goat meat farmers formed the Franklin County Goat Producers’ Co-op to promote raising and selling goat products. Goat meat, also called chevon and cabrito in Spanish, appeals to the diverse ethnic population that is growing in North Carolina.
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In the 1920s, peddlers and rolling stores brought household goods to the parlors and porches of rural women in eastern North Carolina. Itinerant merchants were alternatives for women who felt uncomfortable in country stores, or were unable to visit stores due to practical constraints. A third kind of itinerant merchant were agents who represented large enterprises such as the W.T. Rawleigh Company and the J.R. Watkins Medical Company.
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North Carolina’s planted cotton acreage is at the highest level since 1937. While the rise in production is credited in part to improved marketing and promotion, the cotton textile industry is migrating overseas. Wes Morgan, owner of Rolling Hills Gin in Stanly County, discusses his business, and the history and future of the state’s cotton industry.
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4.How Do They Make Those Boats, Anyway? by Bradley, Mike Carolina Country Vol. 34 Issue 12, Dec 2002
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Boatbuilding is one of the first recognized trades in North Carolina. The business of boatbuilding requires a critical understanding of boaters, boating, boat construction and regulations. Donnie Jones, of Jones Brothers Marine in Morehead City, discusses boatbuilding and some of the issues involved in the industry.
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As state governments consider electric industry changes nationwide, utilities gain opportunities to offer more serves to more customers. This article presents an interview with Chuck Terrillon how North Carolina electric cooperatives are preparing for a restructured electric utility industry. Terrillon is the CEO of the companies organized by North Carolina’s electric cooperatives.
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Aquaculture programs are appearing throughout eastern North Carolina, where fish farmers grow everything from catfish, hybrid striped bass and tilapia in ponds and tanks, to clams and oysters offshore. High schools are integrating aquaculture into the curriculum to teach students about this growing sector of agriculture. Students learn how to build and maintain the culture system, while applying their skills in science and math.
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The Battleship North Carolina served the United States from 1941 to 1947, and has been a memorial to its veterans since October 1961. The Battleship is a floating museum on the Cape Fear River across from downtown Wilmington. This article presents award-winning essays by three North Carolina students who were inspired by the Battleship North Carolina and war veterans they interviewed.
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When the Erwin Cotton Mill #3 in the Davie County town of Cooleemee closed in 1969, the town’s future seemed bleak. To revive the Cooleemee cotton mill community and preserve their rich textile heritage, citizens opened a historical museum and are developing curriculum to teach students about life in the mill village. Plans are also underway to build a park at the Bullhole on the South Yadkin River below the mill.
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Becka Powers describes memories of fishing with her dad in Catawba, North Carolina. She was particularly fond of searching for worms to be used as bait. Powers provides details on various strategies they used to find three main varieties of worms, including eight-inch night crawlers.
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This 2001 travel guide provides details on popular tourist destinations throughout North Carolina. The destinations are a variety of places for travelers interested in history, art, science, nature, and wildlife. Also provided is a full list of travel information centers and tourism resources.
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The issue of deregulating the electric utilities is a major topic of discussion at the national level this year. This article discusses how the issue may affect North Carolina, and what local electric cooperatives are doing to ensure that deregulation will benefit average people.
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North Carolina’s beaches and sand dunes are vulnerable to erosion, and therefore depend on sea oats and beach grass for stabilization. David Nash, a doctoral candidate at North Carolina State University, is growing sea oats that may not only help stabilize sand dunes, but also offer farmers an alternative crop. Nash applied tobacco germination techniques to develop a float system for cultivating local sea oat seeds.
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The North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation, along with Duke Power, North Carolina’s municipal electric utilities, and others, are members of the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council, a regional group established to ensure a reliable and adequate bulk power supply. This article describes how electricity is transmitted throughout the region, and discusses deregulation and other potential changes which may impact North Carolina’s utility industry.
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North Carolina is known as the “Good Roads State” because it contains more scenic or otherwise interesting drives than any state in the nation. The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently published a set of designated scenic byways, complete with directions on how to tour them. Among citizens’ favorite drives are trips through Mount Mitchell, Wake Forest, Cape Hatteras, and the Neuse River Ferry to Morehead City.
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This article features stories about ten favorite restaurants in North Carolina. Charlotte’s South 21 Drive-in is known for their onion rings and quirky atmosphere. Other restaurants are claimed as the best places to get news and see neighbors, or for their barbecue, homemade biscuits, and live entertainment.
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