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Carteret County Encyclopedia
Carteret County, North Carolina was formed in 1722 out of Craven County. It is named in honor of Sir John Carteret, who later became the Earl of Granville and one of the Lords Proprietors of North Carolina.
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Cherokee County Encyclopedia
Since its charter in 1839, Cherokee County has experienced economic and demographic change. The county's population has grown from 3,000 in 1839 to approximately 25,000. Today, Cherokee County is a popular destination for tourists, and mountain living is a popular choice for many retirees.
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Federal Paper Board Company Encyclopedia
Some historians have criticized the paper and pulp companies of southeastern North Carolina for threatening the local environment. Environmentalists have been especially concerned with the effect of the paper and pulp industry in the area known as the Green Swamp located east of Columbus in Brunswick County. However, some paper and pulp companies have been actively involved in preserving the environment that they have used for profit.
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Goody's Headache Powder Encyclopedia
Like many pharmacists in 1932, Martin “Goody” Goodman compounded his own
headache relief powder called “Goody’s” to sell in his local pharmacy.
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Robert Fredrick Hoke (1837-1912) Encyclopedia
According to Captain Samuel A. Ashe, North Carolina legislator and historian, “Hoke was Lee’s best general and the most distinguished soldier in North Carolina.” The Confederate service of Robert Fredrick Hoke, a Lincolnton native, earned him the title “the Stonewall of Fork Road” and the respect of many North Carolinians.
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Plott Hound: The State Dog Encyclopedia
Known for its fearless hunting style and loyalty to owner, the Plott Hound was bred in North Carolina, and is one of four breeds originating in America. In 1989 the North Carolina General Assembly named the Plott Hound the official State Dog.
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Polio in North Carolina Encyclopedia
Reaching its peak in the 1940s and 1950s, poliomyelitis (polio), also known as infantile paralysis, infected and crippled hundreds of children across North Carolina. The disease terrorized the general public, and, in response, North Carolinians successfully mobilized their money and time to assist polio victims statewide. North Carolina's mandate on polio vaccines, coupled with its citizens' philanthropic efforts, played a significant role in eradicating the disease from the state's population.
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Richard Joshua "R.J." Reynolds (1850-1918) Encyclopedia
As the sixth of 16 children, Richard Joshua Reynolds left his small Virginia town at an early age to establish his own company. At the age of 25, Reynolds opened a chewing tobacco manufacturing company in Winston, North Carolina and quickly became a pioneer in the industry. He anticipated the growth in the smoking tobacco market and developed a line of pipe tobaccos. In 1913, he introduced Camel, the first American blend cigarette. His innovative branding and marketing strategy set the industry standard.
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