Tour NC With Me - Pinehurst

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Sunday October 15, 2006 · 8:37 AM PDT

2006/10/15 · 08:37

Algonquin, Sioux and Cherokee Indians roamed the Sandhills following the buffalo. Few settled the area primarily due to the thick carpet of longleaf pine straw that made for hard travel and quick moving fires in the lightening season. When the Europeans discovered that longleaf pines were a good source of naval stores such as turpentine and tar, the trees in the area were quickly used up and cut down.

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Brad Miller, NC 13, Receives Community College Member of the Year Award

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Tuesday October 10, 2006 · 8:55 AM PDT

2006/10/10 · 08:55

From it's inception in 1902, Community Colleges, (originally Junior Colleges) have offered low cost alternatives to the Ivy Leagues. Into the bargain add that they are closer to home and allow students of all ages to come together for one of two reasons; either a step to higher learning, or technical training.

With Bush's history of fast-tracking jobs overseas, American's must re-invent themselves or face the consequences of nonviable skills in an ever changing job market. A two-year degree can be earned in a technical field while staying and possibly working within the community. While Congress has voted to reduce funding for Pell Grants, Community Colleges continue to be a real choice for the middle and lower classes.

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Tour NC With Me - Chimney Rock & Lake Lure

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Sunday October 01, 2006 · 3:19 PM PDT

2006/10/01 · 15:19

Hickory Nut Gorge extends past the breath taking scenery of Chimney Rock and leads into the man-made Lake Lure. Part of the Blue Ridge Mountain Chain and the Appalachian Mountains, it was created over 680 million years ago. Formed on the super continent of Pangea, it is part of the same chain of the Anti-Atlas Mountains in Morocco. Read More

Goodbye Constitution, You Will Be Sorely Missed

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Saturday September 30, 2006 · 3:14 PM PDT

2006/09/30 · 15:14

Our American Constitution is being gutted, and the Republican majority is standing by enabling those who think that it is "Just a G D piece of paper". The latest attack is the passage of HR6166. Read More

Tour NC With Me - Biscoe

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Sunday September 24, 2006 · 12:36 PM PDT

2006/09/24 · 12:36

Biscoe has recently been in the national spotlight due to native son, Larry Kissell, running in the NC 8th against Republican incumbent, Robin Hayes. Biscoe, NC, is definitely Kissell Country! Read More

Tour NC With Me - Lumberton

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Sunday September 17, 2006 · 9:47 AM PDT

2006/09/17 · 09:47

When I asked for suggestions on BlueNC for towns to tour, Anglico called out "Lumberton". I had been a little leery of touring the town because it really has a bad rap. Remember Eddy Hatcher? In 1988 he and fellow Native American Activist, Timmy Jacobs took over the offices of the Robesonian Newspaper in Lumberton to bring to the attention of the world the corruption within the police and government in the town.

After doing some research on the area, I agree with A, it's worth a "Tour".

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Representative Brad Miller, NC 13 is a Democrat!

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Thursday September 14, 2006 · 9:22 AM PDT

2006/09/14 · 09:22

Throughout his political career, Brad Miller has represented the people by legislating with Democratic values. Supporting small businesses, strengthening the public school system, increasing teacher's wages and supporting Smart Start are just the tip of his "values" iceberg. Brad is running for re-election to again be the Representative of North Carolina's 13th District.

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Tour NC With Me - Albemarle and Stanly County

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Sunday September 03, 2006 · 9:48 AM PDT

2006/09/03 · 09:48

Albemarle is the county seat of Stanly County, recently sharing the spotlight with the American Idol star, Kelly Pickler. Albemarle was formed in 1842 when the Hearne family donated their land and it was divided up into plots for the new town. Too many people only know of the Albemarle along 24/27, the Albemarle Road to Charlotte. Get off the beaten path and go downtown and you will find a pretty little town that seems to have made all the right planning choices. Their streets are wide with minimal traffic. There is plenty of parking and the shops that line the streets are locally owned. Read More

Larry Kissell - The Blue Moon Candidate

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Friday September 01, 2006 · 5:28 AM PDT

2006/09/01 · 05:28

Last night at Pontiac Pointe in Albamarle, NC, Larry Kissell and his supporters met for a "Gathering of the Green". Surprisingly, the first person there to greet the guests and fill out the name badges was a 16 year old by the name of Frankie Pickler. (Kelly is his 3rd or 4th cousin). I later found out that young Pickler has been working on Larry's campaign since he was 14 years old.
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Tour NC With Me - Fayetteville

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Sunday August 27, 2006 · 9:03 AM PDT

2006/08/27 · 09:03

The largest city in Cumberland County, North Carolina is Fayetteville. The butt of bad jokes, the city fathers have been working hard to lose the "Fayette-Nam" designation.

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Tour NC With Me - Seagrove

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Sunday August 20, 2006 · 6:06 PM PDT

2006/08/20 · 18:06

Seagrove is best known as the Pottery Capital of North Carolina. With over 100 potters,(some 10th generation), located in the surrounding area, the classification is implicit

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Tour NC With Me (A Sunday Insert)

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Sunday August 13, 2006 · 7:58 AM PDT

2006/08/13 · 07:58

Robbins is probably best known for being the hometown of John Edwards, the senator who ran as VP on the 2004 Kerry/Edwards Democratic ticket. (A smart fellow who knew how to get back into the "hearts & halos" mode with SD.) Edwards kicked off his bid for President in front of a closed mill that his father worked in. The other hometown son was Astronaut, Charles Brady. Read More

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