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35752
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The interview with this Massachusetts native revealed his beliefs about the importance of and teaching approach for poetry. Heffernan also discussed his life as a poet in North Carolina, which he asserted was the “most literary state in the country.”
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35753
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The title, referring to mixed drinks, hinted the author’s occupation: bartender. As for other details disclosing daily life on the other side of the counter, they asserted Morrow’s claim that the average barkeep becomes an amateur psychologist and sociologist through his/her dealings with customers from all walks of life.
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A fragile wilderness could be found in Merchants Millpond State Park, on the southern edge of the Great Dismal Swamp. Despite its fragility, it had an important place and long history in the area. During the nineteenth century, the Millpond contained a gristmill, wheat mill, and sawmill. By the twentieth century, it had become the largest trading center in Gates County. Its present purpose: a viable habitat for animals such as river otters and plant species such as the water violet. As for the State Park’s benefits to humans, that included activities such as camping and backpacking, drawing and guided tours.
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A group of Gaston artists was responsible for the discovery of this town’s past, represented in a tactile sense through nine historic buildings. That discovery spurred the development of a project showcasing the town’s textile history. It included a hands on exhibit for children and guided tour through historic buildings such as the Rhyne Building and Wilson-Spargo House. As for future plans inspired by this project, they included restoring the historic feel through installing gas lamps and offering buggy rides. Contained were photos of the buildings that made Dallas the second largest bearer of historic buildings in the state (Salem is number one).
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35756
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The author provided a Dare County guide with information about the county celebrating its quadricentennial. Cited were the Lost Colony’s history and historic landmarks like Kittyhawk. Described were must see sites like Cape Hatteras, must do recreation like hang gliding off of Jockey’s Ridge; and must visit towns like Southern Shores. As pictorial accompaniment was a hand drawn map of Manteo depicting its historical homes like the Meekins house, businesses like The Old Bank Building, and event sites like the Battle of Burnside.
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35769
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The hobby the hobby hoped readers would fall into was birdwatching. Helping to make this pastime seem more enjoyable were tips such as optimal feeds and feeding stations. Contained also were birds to expect and types of seed they prefer. At the end of the article were a list of books with more information and insights about this entertaining and enlightening activity.
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35770
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The Mountains were a valuable part of NC, the author proclaimed, initially measuring this value in the types of precious stones to be found in ranges such as Pisgah. Discussed later was their greatest source of wealth—the people. Such people included those there before the arrival of English settlers, such as the Cherokee. Such people included the generations of immigrants and present day resident of Appalachia. The author concluded that collectively they helped to make the area what it became.
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Mountains--North Carolina; Pisgah National Forest; Appalachian Mountains--Description and travel; Blue Ridge Mountains--Description and travel; Smoky Mountains National Park (N.C. and Tenn.); Nantahala Lake (Clay County and Macon County); Trees--North Carolina--Registers; Emerald mines and mining; Cherokee Indians--North Carolina; Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820; Wolfe, Thomas, 1900-1938; Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967
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35771
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The familiar conflict between North and South found a place in Southern Pines, which the author revealed was a Northern outpost established after the Civil War. The event spurring the conflict was the 1907 Blues and Grays Convention. This civil war’s outcome, peaceful, was fostered between Squire Charles Shaw and Captain Asaph Clarke, representing what the author called Johnny Reb and Billy Yank.
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35772
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The former ECU English faculty member educated readers on the origins of pig picking, a dining tradition she declared was a socio-economic equalizer. As Faulkner disclosed, North Carolina can almost claim authorship of this tradition. Authorship can be claimed as far as the tradition starting in the South. The dividing line—the Mason-Dixon line, that is—can be found far north of it, with this Southern tradition having caught on in at least one town in Pennsylvania.
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35773
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The author asserted the home, with grounds declared a historic site by the Federal Government, belied significance on many levels. Personal significance was illustrated in the builder naming the house after a town in Ireland. Personal significance can be perceived in the appreciated beauty of Western North Carolina that encouraged the Sandburgs’ move from Michigan. As for its historical significance, that can be gauged in its construction during the antebellum period and the original owner’s position as treasurer for the Confederacy.
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35774
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The author’s purpose for collecting seashells could be considered unconventional and creative: simulated floral bouquets. Places she proposed to collect shells included fishermen’s nets to fish supply houses. Tools to use, Moore recommended hot glue gun and tweezers, assorted glues and cements, manicure scissors and toothpicks. For cleaning, the author recommended Clorox; for restoring color, oil.
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Encounters of the UFO kind were common in NC, the author revealed; in fact, NC was fourth in the nation for this phenomena. To explain the frequency, Smith suggested factors such as magnetic disturbances, geological faults, electrical generating plants and transmission lines, military bases, mountains and water. As for explanations of their presence, they range from scientific to spiritual. Included as additional support for their importance included statistics on the percentage of Americans who believe in UFOs, governmental organizations that study this phenomenon, and photos of sightings NASA has declared genuine.
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35776
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Winemaking, starting during the 16th century, had become an important state and national industry by the 19th. Winemakers that contributed to its state and national prominence included Paul Garrett. In fact, by the early twentieth century, his five wineries were producing the best-selling brand in the America, “Virginia Dare.” As for modern day winemakers Stanley believed spurred this tradition’s comeback, they included Duplin Wine Cellars in Rose Hill.
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The author offered descriptions of restored homes such as Halifax’s 1760 Owens House and Kenanville’s 1800 Liberty Hall. Included was description of events such as the Outer Banks village of Rodanthe’s celebration of little Christmas. From the collection of these holiday happenings, revealed was how the Yuletide season was celebrated in the Tarheel State during its pre and post-Colonial days.
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Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium (Gastonia); Tryon Palace (New Bern); Moravians--Salem; Duplin County--History; Outer Banks History Center (Manteo); Liberty Hall--History; Historic preservation--Law and legislation--Surrounding landscape; Historic buildings; Historic sites; Historic buildings--Raleigh; Historic sites--Halifax; Historic districts--Wilmington
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An encounter on a train with a stranger left him the owner of a coat seemingly tailored for him and a pocketful of dollars that seemed like pennies from heaven. From that meeting and gifts, Owen was taught this lesson: the best gifts aren’t always wrapped up in a box and bow.
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