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    Fracking has become a nation wide debate and one that doesn’t seem to have an end. The state of North Carolina is one of the most involved areas of the fracking process. “North Carolina is sitting on top of large natural gas reserves (WRAL 1).” For this reason, many natural gas companies come to North Carolina for business. This helps the states economy because it produces more income and creates more jobs. The only problem is that the hydraulic fracking process has a reputation of contaminating

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    North Carolina Many amazing and beautiful things bring people to come and visit North Carolina. North Carolina has many beautiful and amazing attractions, interesting and fun facts, unique things about it, and shocking and important events . Hopefully you can see and experience all the amazing and beautiful places in North Carolina. Beautiful and amazing attractions North Carolina has beautiful and amazing attractions that will make you take lots of pictures. While visiting the Biltmore Estate

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    Three Mysteries of North Carolina There are many mysteries throughout everywhere. They have scared for centuries or maybe only years. Although some become legends. They spook reads. Although it's up to you to believe or call them myths, but some things cannot be explained. No scientists can explain ghosts completely, there is too much evidence and only not enough. Would you believe in ghosts after an encounter? mostly likely. If you believe or not believe something can't be proved so ill let you

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    Visit Charlotte, North Carolina 's Queen City Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina’s big city with small-town charm. This bustling financial center is a major draw for business travelers, while the city’s sports teams and cultural facilities attract countless leisure travelers each year. Get to know this Southern city, and find the ideal hotel for your trip. Luxury Hotels in Charlotte With its strong financial industry, numerous cultural pursuits, and vibrant nightlife, Charlotte has a strong luxury

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    Slavery has been part of North Carolina’s history since the late 1600s and early 1700s when the Europeans settled. The majority of the first slaves brought to the colony were from Africa. North Carolina did not play a major role in the slave trade because of its geography, which made it dangerous for slave ships to land on the coast of North Carolina. Therefore, slave traders would port to the north or south, Richmond or Charleston. Slavery was an important part of North Carolina 's history because it

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    The Civil Rights Movement in North Carolina North Carolina, like all southern states, experienced a civil rights movement after the Civil War. This movement would last for over 100 years until 1965 with the signing of the Civil Rights Act. While the term “civil rights movement” focuses on ending segregation and discrimination towards African Americans, there were other important freedoms and rights fought for in North Carolina. In addition to race; gender equality and voting rights, as well as,

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    Impact of Affordable Care Act on North Carolina Uninsured Population Rita Santos Walden University NURS-6050N-1,Policy & Advocacy for Population Health January 3, 2014 Impact of ACA on North Carolina Uninsured Population The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in vigor since January 1, 2014, and hospitals and health care providers are not sure about how many people will knock at their door for health care. So far, according to Camp (2014) “More than two million people across the country have signed

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    education at North Carolina Central University, which is located in Durham, NC. Moving into a new area, starting a new journey may seemed scary, but I felt like I was at home when I arrived for move in day. Everyone was so welcoming, and had smiles on their face ready to help in any way they could. I still cannot believe I started this new journey in my life, but move in day at North Carolina Central University, was one of the best moments of my life. On August 11th, I arrived at North Carolina Central

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    of a truck that usually brought me so much joy, I was overcome with sadness. North Carolina State University was the destination, and in the eyes of my family, it was the best day of my life. The tour was booked months in advance, and the most dreaded day in the summer before my senior year had finally arrived. Instead of the usual conversation with my grandpa, the three and a half hour drive from Whiteville, North Carolina to Raleigh was filled with an emptiness, as we sat in silence. I received many

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    Having lived in two different cities for some years gives me an insight to what the difference between the life in a big city and countryside are all about. The city of New York is significantly different from the city of Winston Salem in North Carolina. Some of their dissimilarities can be seen in lifestyle, transportation, job availability and crime rate. The life style and enthusiasm in Winston Salem is slow pace. Some days, mostly on weekends, the roads are almost empty; you see few or no

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