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Cotton is on the comeback trail in North Carolina and other Southern states. High-tech research developed no-iron polyester fabrics that almost brought about cotton's demise, and high-tech research, much of it conducted at the Research Triangle, is contributing to its revival. New fabric blends create a new demand for cotton clothing; new fashion uses are being found; mills are changing to process the fiber more cheaply and effectively; and farm suppliers are selling more equipment to harvest the crop.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 5, May 1988, p22-27, 29-30, 32, il Periodical Website
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Donsky discusses how traffic congestion is affecting North Carolina, such as the state's high reputation for quality of life, whether companies considering relocation to the state will come, and what the economy will allow the state and major cities to do to alleviate the situation. North Carolina now ranks as the tenth most populous state, and growth continues.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 5, May 1988, p46-49, 53, 55-57, il Periodical Website
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Tourism has always been popular in the state's mountains, and it dates back to pre-Civil War days. Now skiing has added a new dimension to it, and the tourist season is a year-round activity. Currently there are ten ski resorts in the mountain counties. Although the new activity has affected some local economies, such as new construction and restaurants and stores staying open almost year round, skiing hasn't been a big lift everywhere.
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Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 8 Issue 5, May 1988, p58-61, 6364, 66-68, il Periodical Website
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BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine's annual ranking of the state's top fifty public companies reveals that the list has undergone its most extensive shakeup since the listings began in 1982. Last year's top three companies were RJR Nabisco, Burlington Industries, and Food Lion. This year Food Lion takes over the top ranking with Lowe's and Fieldcrest Cannon taking over the second and third positions.
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GoodMark Foods Inc. proves there is still a strong market for junk food among the nation's snackers. The Raleigh-based company owns the \"meat snack\" category, with their signature product, Slim Jim, capturing forty-two percent of the market. Along with their other products, the company topped $100 million in revenues in 1987.
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