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In the spring of 1969, blackbirds, cowbirds, and common grackles flew in from Canada and occupied Scotland Neck. The birds became a menace for the townspeople and drew tourists. Scotland Neck residents tried pouring water on the birds and making noise, but the birds stayed until one day in 1970 when they left of their own accord.
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27283
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The Carolina Coffee Shop in Chapel Hill has served meals for nearly a century. The restaurant means much to current and former UNC Chapel Hill Students as well as Chapel Hill residents.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p50, 52, 54, il, por, map
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27284
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Salisbury is a small town in Rowan County. Food Lion was founded there and the town is also home to Catawba College. In the late twentieth century, early Food Lion investors became millionaires due to the success of the supermarket chain. Many of these investors stayed in Salisbury and invested the money in their community, all the while helping to preserve it.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p60, 62, 64, 66, 68-69, il, por, map
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27285
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When one considers bears in North Carolina, they often think the majority of the species’ population is in the mountains. However, the coastal plains are now home to more bears than the western part of the state.
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27286
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Located in Henderson County, Hendersonville thrives off of the success of nearby Asheville. Hendersonville offers a number of attractions, including an aquarium, over 30 non-chain restaurants, amazing views, and mountain charm.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p130-134, 136, 138, il, por, map
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In 2014, Sierra Nevada began brewing in Mills River, North Carolina. Due to the popularity of Sierra Nevada’s Pale Ale, the company needed to expand to the East Coast, leading them to North Carolina. Located between Hendersonville and Asheville, the brewery is massive and a huge attraction for visitors and locals.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p140-142, 144, il, map
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27288
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People have attempted farming in the Mountains for North Carolina for years. This series of articles highlights different farms in the mountains and different crops, including herbs, apples, carrots, and livestock.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p166-168, 170,172,174-180, il, por
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27289
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Sorgum syrup has been a tradition in the mountains of North Carolina for years. Now the syrup’s popularity is spreading throughout the state due to a number of chef’s using it in their dishes.
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27290
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The Mast Farm Inn in Valle Crucis, North Carolina is a quaint place to stay in a small mountain community. The inn is housed in a 19th century farm house and has offered people a place to stay since the early twentieth century.
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Our State
(NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 84 Issue 5, October 2016,
p206-208, 210, 212, il, map
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