Record #:

23932

Author(s):

Dodson, Jim

Abstract:

With the loss of the Owens-Corning plant during the Great Recession, Fair Bluff faced a difficult economic situation. However, the town has taken advantage of its location on the North-South Carolina border and the Lumber River to attract visitors and new residents. The town's watermelon festival and the watermelon industry itself has also eased the pain of hard times.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 35 Issue 8, August 2015, p10-12, il, por, map

Subject(s):

Watermelons