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for The State Vol. 31 Issue 3, July 1963
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Abstract:
Initiated by the Avery County Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the County Redevelopment Board, the construction of a new golf course, ski resort, and the mass planting of Frazier firs is set to increase local business. Intending to promote the region as a center for new summer residences, Avery residents are already reaping the benefits of new exchanges in the form of blueberry patches, Christmas tree cultivation, beef production, and a thriving newspaper.
Abstract:
The Flood Control Committee of the Wilkes Chamber of Commerce, assisted by Senator W. Kerr Scott, has organized the construction of a dam across the Yadkin River. Implemented to prevent flooding, construction of the dam has led to the creation of a 1500 acre lake, 802 acres of which will be available for public access and recreational use.