Record #:

6239

Author(s):

Cline, Ned

Abstract:

This special NORTH CAROLINA magazine community supplement discusses Watauga and Avery counties. Tourism is the financial backbone of both, with Watauga generating $150 million annually and Avery, $73 million. Agriculture still thrives in the counties, with the primary crop being Christmas trees. Cline discusses the work of Hugh Morton and the Robbins brothers in developing the area.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 61 Issue 12, Dec 2003, p23-25, 28-31, 34-38, il

Subject(s):

Avery County--Description and travel; Watauga County--Economic conditions; Watauga County--Description and travel; Avery County--Economic conditions

Record #:

6240

Author(s):

Brafford, Kevin

Abstract:

Phyllis Crain is executive director and chief executive officer of Crossnore School, Inc., a school that helps troubled kids overcome long odds. Crain, a former teacher and principal, was superintendent of Avery County Schools before accepting her present position. She is featured in NORTH CAROLINA magazine's \"executive profile.\"

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 61 Issue 12, Dec 2003, p50-53, por

Subject(s):

Crossnore School (Avery County); Crain, Phyllis Horne, 1957-