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Every Christmas since 1956, McAdenville, in Gaston County, North Carolina has drawn visitors with a spectacle of Christmas lights. Due to the long-standing tradition, the community has dubbed the textile mill community of McAdenville as Christmas Town USA.
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Many associate Mount Holly, North Carolina with the Catawba River for its use in the textile industry. But as that industry has changed, so has Mount Holly's relationship with the river and its other natural resources. The city has taken efforts to acquire land to broaden the reach of the greenway along the Catawba River and provide citizens with access to the natural surroundings.
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29557
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The industrial base of Gaston County, North Carolina is going through a change. Long gone are the days when employment was centered solely around textile plants. Today, industrial development in Gaston County includes fresh vegetables, lithium mining, gypsum, and technology development.
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From its initial idea in 1989, attendance has grown along with the plants at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont, North Carolina. The 450 acres along Lake Wylie, the idea of retired textile executive Daniel Stowe, is bringing horticulture education to the public.
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29559
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Without having to travel miles away, Gaston County offers hikers a complete outdoor experience with Crowders Mountain State Park. The 1625 foot mountain and 9 acre, man-made lake provide a host of activities.
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29560
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The government leaders of Gaston County, North Carolina have aided the U.S. National Whitewater Center in getting flowing. In partnership with Mecklenburg County, investments made by Gaston as well as Belmont, Mount Holly, and Gastonia helped the center open in 2006 with attendance nearly double what was initially projected.
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With items on loan from the Smithsonian Institute and materials from all sectors of North Carolina, the Schiele Museum of Natural History offers a unique journey back in time. From permanent exhibits to outdoor activities displays prehistoric life, Native American history, and 18th century farm life.
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29562
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The leadership at Gaston Memorial Hospital lets the care speak for itself. The hospital has been praised by accrediting boards for the outstanding nursing, cancer care, and facilities.
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Gaston College is experiencing an upward trend in the number of students, the number of programs, and the quality of faculty and resources. One of the newest endeavors is an emphasis on biotechnology and industrial engineering. Programs in these areas are providing specialized curriculum and developing partnerships with regional companies.
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29564
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A series of 1990s upgrades on a campus built in 1954 yielded what is now the Highland School of Technology. The school for high-achieving students in Gaston County, North Carolina is also one of the best schools in the state and nation, with a 95% rate of students continuing into four-year institutions.
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In an exclusive program, Belmont Abbey now offers a motorsports business management program. The program boasts collaborations with some of the top individuals and companies in the sport, and is the only program devoted to the business of motorsports management.
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29582
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Greenville and the surrounding Pitt County, North Carolina area has plans in place to keep the local economy moving steadily. But their vision is to be a leader in the state, especially in the East, where collaborations strengthen economic development.
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29583
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East Carolina Teachers Training School was established in 1907 in an effort to meet the need for classroom instructors. One hundred years later, East Carolina University is still one of North Carolina's primary sources for future educators.
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29584
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The numbers show that Pitt Community College is an asset to eastern North Carolina. Seventy-eight percent of students who enrolled at Pitt stayed in the region and have contributed to the local economy, especially through health sciences.
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29585
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Pitt County Public Schools have made positive progress in the past year, meeting expected growth standards and yearly progress standards set by the U.S. Department of Education. Better writing scores coupled with evolving curricula and higher teacher retention rates is pushing the Pitt County school system forward.
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