Record #:

24205

Author(s):

Feege, Edward H. Jr.

Abstract:

Plans to bolster rail service throughout Eastern North Carolina might make two ports more attractive to shipping lines, imports, and exports. This worries some farmers that the rail line will become slower and non-reliable when delivering much needed feed supplies.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 4, April 2006, p30-38, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Railroads--Freight; Railroads and state; Railroads--North Carolina; Railroads

Record #:

24206

Author(s):

Maley, Frank

Abstract:

Duplin Winery is a family operated business in Duplin County. The author discusses the history of how it became the biggest winery in the Southeast.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 4, April 2006, p40-51, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duplin County--Economic conditions; Duplin County--Description and travel; Duplin County--Industry and agriculture; Wineries; Wine and wine making; Wine industry

Record #:

24207

Author(s):

Martin, Edward [Author]; Hummel, Kim [Photographer]

Abstract:

Firefly Balloons Inc. in Statesville is one of the nation's largest balloon makers. The author presents the techniques used for making hot air balloons.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 4, April 2006, p52-57, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hot air balloons; Statesville--Description and travel; Statesville--Economic conditions