Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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29452
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Whether environmental protection or education, public interest and non-profit groups are gaining the ear of powerful North Carolina legislators. Through research and funding, these groups are shaping debate over public policies in the state.
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29453
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Over three-quarters in the fiscal year and North Carolina's budget is showing resilience. With revenue collections on target and spending slightly below appropriation, state officials are expecting to end the year with a positive balancve of $100 million.
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29454
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For North Carolina, sports are a big business. From collegiate to professional, from basketball to football, the state is home to more than 600 sporting events each year with millions in economic impact.
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The Lincoln County School of Technology succeeds on the personal and professional level. Students are given the personal push they need to stay in school and gain marketable skills. This is done through nationally recognized vocational and technical training in increasingly service-oriented sectors.
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29457
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While recycling efforts have taken hold in North Carolina, residences, businesses and industries still have a way to go. Therefore, state efforts are shifting toward the business community. With limits set by the General Assembly, businesses across the state are taking a closer look at their recycling and have found ways to reduce waste and save money.
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29472
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With the backing of Bill Friday, president emeritus of the university system, and H. Smith Richardson Jr., former CEO of Richardson Vick, Walter De Vries has founded the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership in Wilmington, North Carolina. The bipartisan, non-profit campaign school identified fellows though to have the capability and backgrounds to succeed in public office, and then trains them in techniques in practical politics.
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29504
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With the help of Vance County, North Carolina's Economic Development Commission, the county is overcoming downturns in the tobacco and textile industries. With new infrastructure and transportation access, Vance County is offered a place for expanding workforce and new companies.
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29531
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Tourism in Vance County, North Carolina is centered on Kerr Lake which encompasses seven recreation areas for boating and fishing. Despite the popularity of Kerr Lake, there are other tourist destinations in the county such as car shows and Civil War trails.
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29532
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After 40 years of service to the Vance County area, Maria Parham Medical Center is getting some drastic changes. At a cost of $58 million, the hospital is upgrading facilities, out-patient and in-patient surgical care, intensive care, emergency care, oncology services, rehabilitation and extensive women's health care services.
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29535
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After 20 years functioning in an old grocery store building, the H. Leslie Perry Memorial Library, serving Henderson and Vance counties in North Carolina, is opening its multi-million dollar facility. With larger space and more books also comes wireless connectivity and digital services.
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29537
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Vance-Granville Community College is training the areas workforce with four campuses across the region. The college is also involved with economic development and offers direct assistance to small businesses in the area.
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29541
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From snack foods and marine equipment, to flooring and quarries, businesses in Vance County and Henderson North Carolina are flourishing and attracting other businesses due to the amenities provided by the area.
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29552
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When it comes to economic development in Gaston County, North Carolina, municipality leadership and public and private sector organizations form a unique bond that enhances business. Small-town community feel with metropolitan amenities make Gaston County a prime area for development.
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29553
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For years, the city of Gastonia, North Carolina has watched patiently as other communities in the Charlotte metropolitan area have grown, paying close attention to their ups and downs. With careful planning and attention to development issues in other areas, Gastonia is now the second-largest city in the Charlotte area.
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29554
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Belmont, North Carolina is seeing returns on their investment to upgrade downtown. With the migration of new restaurants and specialty stores, the city center of Belmont is flourishing.
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