After the war, North Carolina saw its economy grow rapidly as cities like Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham’s populations and industries grew. This led to the development of urban areas such as the Triad and Research Triangle Park, which was established in 1959 and serves as the largest research...
Enslaved people were brought to North Carolina, mainly from other American colonies, in the 17th and 18th centuries as a solution to the shortage of intensive labor required to grow tobacco, rice and indigo. The colony didn’t play a large part in the slave trade due to the lack of access...
By L.A. Jackson Sweet Betsy When the small, deep maroon to rust-red flowers of the sweet Betsy bush (Calycanthus floridus) open in the spring, some gardeners swear they have one of the most pleasing garden fragrances on the planet, while other backyard growers swear at their bushes for ha...
with Billboard enthusing “the ‘Girl Watchers’ gang move to the Cotillion label with a blockbuster single that will get them back at the top of the Hot 100 and Soul charts (with) a top vocal workout flip, “Happiness.” Unfortunately...
It’s the most logical expansion point if Micro Center wants to grow its presence in the state, and I’d reckon that the number of tech enthusiasts in the area dwarfs that of Charlotte. Are you listening, Micro Center executives? See all comments (24) Brandon Hill Brandon Hill is a...
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southern part of Heaven," the town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina is home to the grassy malls and brick walkways of the University of North Carolina's historic campus. The presence of the country's first public university has allowed a vibrant arts and culture scene to grow in Chapel Hil...
It takes nine to 18 months for the spats to grow large enough for harvesting. Tom starts two to three crops annually. Cape Hatteras Oyster Company To the table Although raw oysters might be a bit of an acquired taste, they can be prepared and cooked in all manner of wa...
In spite of this pessimistic view of women's opportunity in business, we three college-age girls with zero experience in business started off with a highly ambitious goal: to start a seaweed farm in North Carolina, and grow as much seaweed as possible to help reduce the...
short distances. To me it’s just hardwoods versus conifers. Apparently botanists make finer distinctions between specific types of hardwoods that grow in specific climates, and specific mixes of nuts and cones. After living in Arizona for a couple decades, this climate is all of a piece: ...