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3142
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In 1798, fire destroyed Tryon Palace in New Bern, only twenty-eight years after its completion. In the 1920s, citizens began to work for its reconstruction, and on April 9, 1959, the palace opened to the public.
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3143
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B.J. Copeland, director of the North Carolina Sea Grant Program for twenty-three years, is retiring. His leadership developed the program into one of the top ones in the nation.
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3144
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In 1955, bobcats were found mostly in coastal and mountain counties. Since then their range has expanded to include all the state's one hundred counties.
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3199
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The coastal region contains some of the oldest and most interesting cemeteries in the state. The Old Burying Ground in Beaufort, graveyards at New Bern's Christ Episcopal Church and Cedar Grove, and Cedar Island cemeteries are profiled.
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3200
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History can be read on tombstones in Beaufort's Old Burying Ground and New Bern's Cedar Grove. Among those interred are Otway Burns, William Gaston, Pierre and Annie Henry, and a girl in a keg.
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3205
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Knowledge of tombstone materials, symbols, and designs can reveal much about the deceased. For example, because there was no native stone in coastal Carolina, only the wealthy could afford to order a grave marker from New England prior to the 1830s.
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3208
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Sea turtle strandings along the coast increased from 277 in 1990 to 503 in 1996. Scientists have yet to find a definitive answer for this. Theories range from natural occurrences to human impact on the environment.
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3227
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In 1996, Hurricane Fran wreaked havoc on the southern barrier islands, eroding many beach areas and destroying property. While most beaches will recover, some will require ten to fifteen years. Pre-1960s-built homes suffered the most damage.
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3228
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The Albemarle Region Canoe Trails system, which meanders through 200 miles of ten northeastern counties, offers canoeing enthusiasts scenic viewing on twenty-nine waterways.
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3229
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An array of experiences awaits canoers on the Albemarle Region Canoe Trails. The trails teem with wildlife (Lake Phelps Trail), and provide scenic (Merchants Millpond), and historic (Pembroke and Queen Anne creeks) pleasures.
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3230
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John Averitt's Onslow County plantation, \"Rich Lands,\" was a leading naval stores producer 150 years ago. Although great wealth accrued to the family, uncontrolled harvesting destroyed the pines and led to the family's downfall in 1857.
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3325
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As forests were exhausted in the North, logging companies moved South. Between 1885 and 1925, Buffalo City, located in the Great Alligator Swamp in Dare and Tyrrell Counties, was one of the state's busiest sawmill towns.
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3326
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The state has taken a proactive approach toward a possible zebra mussel infestation through creation of a risk-assessment map. Factors influencing mussel growth were compared to waterway conditions and the results plotted.
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3343
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Sand dune destruction is common during hurricanes. Mark Kane, a professor at the University of Florida, is researching the genetic code of sea oats to determine which plants will grow best in what areas, to stabilize dunes and combat erosion.
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3344
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Research by Clemson University biologist A.P. Wheeler into how oysters use proteins has been applied by industries in the creation of less harmful products, including biodegradable diapers and environmentally friendly detergents.
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