Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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23741
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The demands of early pioneer life in the Blue Ridge Mountains shaped North Carolina's Plott hound, a loyal hunting companion with the ability to track, corner, or tree an animal ten times its size.
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23742
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Following the Revolutionary War, a group of far western North Carolina counties attempted to create their own State of Franklin. It had its own governor, legislature, and state capitol but failed to survive statehood.
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23743
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Brevard is the perfect pit stop for visiting restaurants and hiking gear stores before going to mountain trails in nearby Pisgah Forest.
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23744
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Hayes Hitchens is a North Carolina resident who undertook the rebirth of legendary Camp Sequoyah near Weaverville.
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23745
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The authors introduce important residents of Western North Carolina who hold fascinating jobs, such as trail clearers, tour guides, rock climbing instructors, and dog hikers.
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23746
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This article present various species of plants and animals that are endangered in Western North Carolina as a result of climate change, loss of habitat, and other human factors.
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23747
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There are a variety of outdoor activities for taking advantage of nature in Western North Carolina.
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23756
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Covered in carvings, Judaculla Rock is located along Caney Fork Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina and serves as a tourist destination. Some archaeologists believe the rock tells a story, others believe it is a map.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p28, il, por
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23757
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Skiers in the Western North Carolina mountains brave dangerous terrain to capitalize on rare snowfalls.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p40-45, il
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23758
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Mamie Thompson Gumbs is the director and founder of Forest City museum MaimyEtta Black Fine Arts Museum and Historical Society and works to shed light on the black experience in the South.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p46-51, il, por
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23759
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Daniel and Marylou Sanders understand the global benefits of using organic cotton for shirts and own Spiritex, a volume supplier of organic cotton T-shirts for businesses and organizations.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p52-57, il, por
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23760
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Hernando de Soto's (1496-1542) North American explorations from 1539-1541 led to the establishment of the first European outposts in the American South, including some in western North Carolina. However, conflicts with native tribes doomed these early efforts.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009,
p64-71, il, por
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23762
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Eco-friendly houses are becoming more popular, but putting a price on them can be difficult for many reasons. The author discusses the challenges with appraising eco-friendly houses.
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23763
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Madison, Yancey, and Mitchell counties deal with growth and consequences as a result of increased development to make a large swath of Western North Carolina more accessible.
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WNC Magazine
(NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 2, March/April 2009,
p68-75, il, por
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23764
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Tryon, North Carolina offers many entertaining opportunities as a travel destination.
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