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  Old Town - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, San Diego, California
Old Town, an amusement park/shopping center in Orlando, Florida
Old Town, a well known drinking establishment on 18th St in NYC
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Old_Town   (141 words)

  
 NCHS - Brunswick Town - Fort Anderson
A major pre-Revolutionary port on North Carolina's Cape Fear River, Brunswick was razed by British troops in 1776 and never rebuilt.
North Carolina was a colony of England, and the town was named Brunswick to honor George I, the king of England, who was a native of Brunswick, Germany.
Another interesting foundation is Russellborough, an old sea captain's house that was used by royal governors Tryon and Dobbs.
www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us /sections/hs/brunswic/brunswic.htm   (809 words)

  
 Edenton, NC - The Albemarle Region Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - Chowan River and Albemarle Sound ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The first permanent settlement in North Carolina, Edenton is the ''mothertown'' of the State.
Originally incorporated in 1715 as ''The Towne on Queen Anne's Creek,'' and later as ''Ye Towne on Mattercommack Creek'' and, still later as ''The Port of Roanoke,'' the spot was named Edenton in 1722 in honor of Governor Charles Eden.
Edenton was established in 1728 as the colonial capital of North Carolina, and it soon became the cultural and economic capital as well.
edenton.com   (365 words)

  
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Japan said Wednesday it was considering calling for sanctions against North Korea in a U.N. resolution condemning a series of missile tests by the reclusive communist nation.Chinese Ambassador Wang Guangya...
The Bush administration declared Wednesday it won't allow North Korea 's test-firing of missiles to become a Washington- Pyongyang standoff, saying expressions of revulsion around the world demonstrate global...
MOSCOW - North Korea launched a total of 10 missiles, the head of Russia 's General Staff was quoted as saying on Wednesday, but he could not confirm how many of them were intercontinental weapons."Our control...
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 Welcome to Southport, North Carolina - A tribute to the Jewel of the Cape Fear Coast.
Airports are 30 minutes north and south, as Southport is equidistant from historic Wilmington, N.C. minutes north), and the entertainment, dining and golf capital of the world, Myrtle Beach, S.C. minutes south).
Although Southport never became the major port city they dreamed of, railroads served the town from 1911 to World War II and it was on the river steamer routes until 1925.
North Carolina Maritime Museum, Inc., is the museum's private non-profit support group.
www.spnc.us   (1305 words)

  
 eBay - old north carolina, Transportation, Historical Memorabilia items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Old Albermarle Co North Carolina Land Warrants Surveys
North Carolina and Old Salem Cookery, Beth Tartan '55
North Carolina - The Old North State and the New, Vol 1-5
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 Old Fort, North Carolina NC, town profile (McDowell County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
North Carolina > All counties > McDowell County > Old Fort
Old Fort, NC Old Fort is a town in McDowell County.
Median rent in Old Fort, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $254.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=19533   (581 words)

  
 Liberty, North Carolina
I highly doubt most Liberty Citizens are aware their tax money is paying out-of-towners to do a half baked job, when we have the talent and resources here in our own beautiful backyard.
I welcome Roger as the town manager, and hold nothing against him despite the previous tenant of his office.
Technically yes, but since I had to pay the water bill at the town hall and I was there anyways, I figured what the hell.
thetownofliberty.com   (1312 words)

  
 Old Town township, Forsyth County, North Carolina (NC) Detailed Profile
Old Town township, Forsyth County, North Carolina (NC) Detailed Profile
Old Town township, Forsyth County, North Carolina (NC)
Back to: Forsyth County, North Carolina (NC), All US cities.
www.city-data.com /township/Old-Town-Forsyth-NC.html   (111 words)

  
 Old Fort, North Carolina
Since 1869 travelers through these mountains looked for the familiar sight of a tall water plume, a manmade geyser, and a resort hotel tucked away at the base of the Blue Ridge this signaled the start of the long climb to Asheville through some of the most scenic terrain in North Carolina.
When the train passes through this town again (plans call for passenger rail service to resume within 5 years), travelers will stop at the tall, hand-carved arrowhead next to the depot, signaling a stop in the historic town of Old Fort.
A town committed to preserving its heritage, and having some fun along the way.
www.oldfort.org   (237 words)

  
 Dillsboro, NC - Smoky Mountain vacation
Dillsboro is located in the center of Western North Carolina's vast outdoor playground, near the south entrance to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Welcome to Dillsboro, NC – population 200 – a charming 19th century railroad town on the banks of the Tuckaseigee River in the North Carolina Smokies.
Dillsboro proper is still a walking town — just two blocks long — sprinkled with pristine white houses, rustic old shops, galleries, restaurants and quaint country inns.
www.dillsboronc.info   (375 words)

  
 About Old Salem: The town of Salem   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
As one of the most authentic and inviting living history restorations in the United States, Old Salem invites you to find yourself in another time and place.
As you stroll through the restored town, you can not only view the buildings and gardens as they were, but you can experience the daily life that took place inside, showing you history as the Moravians lived it.
Trained, costumed "interpreters" are located in most buildings to provide historical background and share the tasks and skills of the original settlers.
www.oldsalem.org /about/salem.htm   (139 words)

  
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North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) enforces the state open burning rules.
These bans are authorized through the Forsyth County Fire Department and/or the North Carolina Forest Service when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make burning a hazard.
Clemmons was one of four North Carolina towns that made it to the list of 100 finalists (92-Durham, 76-Huntersville, and 34-Cary).
www.clemmons.org   (1097 words)

  
 Old Town Elementary School - Winston-Salem, North Carolina / NC - school information
Old Town Elementary School - Winston-Salem, North Carolina / NC - school information
North Carolina school information (click to expand) School information by state (click to expand) School information by city (click to expand)
North Carolina schools, North Carolina districts, North Carolina cities
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 Visit Oriental | Oriental, NC
Exhibits are held in town throughout the year and continuously at galleries.
The Pamlico County Civic and Cultural Center is housed in the "Old Theater" and serves as the home of the Pelican Players.
Check out the directory and you may be astonished at all the businesses and services we have to offer.
www.visitoriental.com   (243 words)

  
 HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Nov. 20--SELMA, N.C.--Back when all of the major trains stopped in Selma and the town thrived, Jackie Lacy would walk across the tracks every Sunday to meet her friends at the Selma Union Depot.
In the 1940s and '50s, the station was a commercial center, civic society and meeting house, rolled into one.
Watching it all were Lacy, her friends and half the town.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?docid=1G1:95164796&refid=ink_tptd_np   (176 words)

  
 Welcome to Asheville.com, Asheville, North Carolina, A Comprehensive Guide to Asheville, North Carolina and the ...
Grandfather Mountain, a prominent peak in the rugged, northern mountains of North Carolina, is very reminiscent of the Kintail region of the Scottish Highlands.
North Carolina has been named “State of the Year” by Southern Business & Development magazine for the second consecutive year.
Chimney Rock Park, located just north of Lake Lure, NC, in the stunningly beautiful Chimney Rock Gorge, is an ideal place to explore some of North Carolina’s most scenic mountain tracts — yet all within easy reach of the comforts of restaurants, cozy inns, and easy chairs.
www.asheville.com /index.shtml   (1826 words)

  
 Town of Valdese, NC.
Welcome to the Town of Valdese, a Waldensian settlement in the foothills of North Carolina.
We're a community located in the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, unique by our heritage and proud of our rich and diverse culture.
We're a place where a walk down the flowered brick sidewalk on Main Street takes you back to your childhood when worries were few and summer days seemed to last forever, where you can sit on a bench and watch the world go by...
www.ci.valdese.nc.us   (218 words)

  
 Morehead City, NC - On The Crystal Coast, The Altantic Sea Coast Of North Carolina - History, Events, Attractions - ...
True to its maritime history, the city is home to several marine-research facilities such as the Institute of Marine Sciences and the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries.
It is also home to the Ferry Division of the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
It is one of North Carolina's few deep-water port cities.
www.morehead.com   (167 words)

  
 Saluda, North Carolina: A historic Victorian retreat perched at the edge of Polk County in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Saluda, North Carolina: A historic Victorian retreat perched at the edge of Polk County in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Community Resources - Though it is small enough to retain a refreshingly old fashioned small town feel, the Saluda Community offers a wide range of opportunities to residents and visitors alike.
Since the turn of the century, Saluda, North Carolina has been a favorite vacation destination.
www.saluda.com   (307 words)

  
 News & Record - Greensboro, North Carolina
Jack Trott touches the trunk of an old tree at Rankin Elementary School.
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - North Korea's U.N. envoy threatened "all-out countermeasures" if the U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions over its test-launch of several missiles, while China and Russia urged diplomacy to halt the isolated regime's nuclear and rocket development programs.
North Korea has three or four more missiles on launch pads, South Korean media reported, while Japan said there was no sign the communist state was planning another immediate launch of a long-range rocket.
www.news-record.com /apps/pbcs.dll/frontpage   (1010 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Old Fort, North Carolina (NC) (McDowell County) - (town) - Facts and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
McDowell County, North Carolina (NC), United States, North America
Forest to N. Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
Columbia Gazetteer of North America Copyright © 2000, Columbia University Press.
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/O/O01278-old-fort.html   (142 words)

  
 Town of Taylorsville - Taylorsville, NC
Old Jail Museum - Click to view photos!
Today the Old Jail houses a small museum concerning the former jailers and their families who lived in the jail supervising the prisoners.
The Hiddenite Center's Lucas Mansion is a restored three-story turn-of-the-century Victorian house once owned by James Lucas, known as "Diamond Jim" Lucas.
www.taylorsvillenc.com /museums.htm   (87 words)

  
 Beaufort, North Carolina on the Crystal Coast of NC & the Beaufort Historic Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Beaufort, North Carolina on the Crystal Coast of NC and the Beaufort Historic Association
It has been important as a Seaport since the time of Blackbeard and today is the home of the Beaufort Historic Association and a popular destination on the Atlantic coast.
Some of the world's most spectacular ships are came to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast this summer for Pepsi Americas' Sail 2006
www.historicbeaufort.com   (208 words)

  
 Spencer NC Home Page
Welcome to the Town of Spencer, quietly nestled in
contiguous historic district in the state of North Carolina.
town’s origin, now serving as the site of the North Carolina
www.ci.spencer.nc.us   (138 words)

  
 Town USA North Carolina Business Listings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hwy 301 North Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804 (252)977-5111
Old Mill Rd. Fuquay Varina, North Carolina 27526 (919)552-7016
P.O. 101-311 9009 Albemarle Rd. Charlotte,, North Carolina 28227 (704)545-2608
www.town-usa.com /north_carolina/north_carolina_listings.html   (3443 words)

  
 School of Government
The following is list of North Carolina city, town, and village websites with its corresponding county.
Please use the shortcut menu below to locate the web page for a particular city or town.
The following list contains websites that provide information on local and regional government; civic organizations; education resources; visitors bureaus; tourism and relocation services; and commercial services.
ncinfo.iog.unc.edu /library/cities.html   (70 words)

  
 Around Town Eastern North Carolina: News, Events, Sports, Fishing, and More
Around Town Eastern North Carolina: News, Events, Sports, Fishing, and More
The usually quiet Front Street of downtown Beaufort was alive with the bustle of tourists from as close as Morehead City to as far away as places like Denver, Colo., to catch a glimpse Saturday morning of the Parade of Sail as part of the Pepsi Americas’ Sail event.
CENTURY 21 Sweyer & Associates announces their annual raffle to benefit Easter Seals UCP North Carolina.
ec.rr.com   (320 words)

  
 Welcome to Old Salem -- find yourself in another time and place.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Welcome to Old Salem -- find yourself in another time and place.
to Old Salem Museums and Gardens, the most authentic and comprehensive history attraction in the country.
Important: Old Salem is now open on Mondays!
www.oldsalem.org   (78 words)

  
 Wrightsville Beach & New Hanover County
That number swells to over 30,000 in the tourist season.
The town has its own police and fire departments, churches, an elementary school, a museum, a grocery store and excellent accommodations which include hotel and cottage rentals and many fine restaurants.
Privacy: We monitor the use of this feature, but do NOT collect any email addresses.
www.wrightsvillebeach.com   (104 words)

  
 Old Town Elementary School - Winston Salem, North Carolina/NC - Public School Profile
Old Town Elementary School - Winston Salem, North Carolina/NC - Public School Profile
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www.publicschoolreview.com /school_ov/school_id/59371   (134 words)

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