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Pine needlecraft is one of the ancient arts of basket weaving in North Carolina. Neta Bezalla of Randolph County teaches pine needlecraft courses at the Continuing Education Department of Montgomery Technical Institute in Troy. In this article, Bezalla describes pine needlecraft and the elaborate process of sewing with pine needles.
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The song, “I Like Callin’ North Carolina Home,” became a statewide hit when it began airing as public service spots on radio and television stations in August, 1977. The song was put together by producer Chuck Blore and radio broadcaster Jim Heavner, and largely supported by the state’s government. Now an unofficial state slogan, the song proclaims that North Carolina is a great place to live because of the good people who help to make it that way.
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In this nostalgic essay, Ann Miller Matthews of Charlotte recalls the heyday of the “old timey dime store,” with special attention to the Christmas shopping season. Small-town dime stores sold a variety of items for a dime or less, and wrapped Christmas presents with personal touches.
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Holy Mother of God Monastery in rural Granville County converted from electricity to wood as a fuel source. Led by Brother Jim, a monk at the monastery, the decision was based on economics and the desire to be more self-reliant. By taking fuel from nearby woodlands, the monks are ridding the forest of undesirable “green junk,” which includes diseased trees and undesirable species.
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Eddie “Doc” Flamingo is a disc jockey in Mount Olive, North Carolina. For over thirty years, Flamingo has traveled throughout the South performing and playing music records. Flamingo discusses being an African American music entertainer for diverse audiences, social values, and different attitudes about race.
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The big granite quarry of Dickerson, Inc., in Richmond County is the eastern-most granite quarry in North Carolina. The 77-acre quarry is surrounded by a conservation plan aimed at environmental quality. Soil conservationists planted grass and vegetation areas to prevent erosion and protect the surrounding natural areas.
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On January 12, the North Carolina General Assembly is expected to consider many critical, far-reaching issues. Among the issues are constitutional amendments granting the governor veto power and permitting gubernatorial succession, capital punishment, utilities reform, various reforms in the state’s criminal justice system, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, and highway construction.
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Off-and-on operation of the fans on bulk tobacco barns can reduce the barns’ power consumption without damaging the tobacco or extending the time required to cure it. That conclusion was made from the results of field tests at tobacco farms across Eastern North Carolina.
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Surface mining can create severe erosion and environmental problems. With five mining companies extracting feldspar and mica from the mountainous soil, Mitchell County sought assistance from soil conservationists to address spreading erosion and land damage. Land restoration efforts are underway and incorporating scientific techniques and materials to return the topography to a natural balance.
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Jim Hunt, Governor of North Carolina, is a “country boy” with roots in rural Wilson County. His farming background and family life have been the most important influences preparing him for public service. This article discusses Hunt’s love-thy-neighbor philosophy and his efforts to preserve rural community values.
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The Equal Rights Amendment, also known as “the women’s bill,” is associated with the struggle by women for equality. Dr. William B. Aycock, a professor of law at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses the amendment’s broader meaning and the impending ratification process in North Carolina.
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Boone, North Carolina is a mountain village, university town, tourist mecca, and industrial center, drawing people in for a variety of reasons. This article profiles Boone and highlights various tourist attractions, such as ski resorts, the Winebarger’s Grist Mill, hang gliding school, and crafts.
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North Carolina’s environmental beach clinics started as an experiment by the Soil Conservation Service four years and continue to be successful. The purpose of the beach clinics was to promote the use of newly developed beach grasses and other vegetation to protect dunes and ocean-front property from eroding or washing away. Participants in the beach clinics learn about native vegetation, planting techniques, and coastal erosion.
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Leon Neal, applications engineer with the North Carolina Science and Technology Research Center, discusses imaginative methods of harnessing the sun for energy, electricity, heat, and water. Rural areas in North Carolina are particularly suited to the use of solar energy.
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North Carolina’s climate is varied, but every area of the state could use solar energy for space and hot water heating. With five major mirror manufacturers, North Carolina is also a valuable resource for solar materials. This article describes research being conducted by the state’s universities, and several developments in solar technology.
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