north carolina: Today is the last day for tax free savings in NC/SC - 08/07/11 10:37 AM
Today is the last day for tax free savings in NC/SC
Shopping for a new bandanna? You can avoid paying North or South Carolina Sales Tax on such a purchase if you wait until the weekend of August 5-7, 2011. No such luck, however, if you want to buy a handkerchief that weekend in North Carolina. You’ll have to make that purchase in South Carolina…which doesexempt a handkerchief from sales tax. Yes, the rules surrounding the Carolina’s “August Sales Tax Holidays” can be confusing, but the consumer benefits are enormous.
South Carolina adopted the Sales Tax Holiday in 2000, and North … (0 comments)
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north carolina: Barbeque, A Taste of The Carolinas - 08/01/11 10:51 AM
Barbeque, A Taste of The Carolinas
by Phyllis Brookshire of Allen Tate REALTORS
According to Wikipedia, there are four main types of barbecue in the United States: Memphis style, Kansas City style, Texas style, and Carolinas style. I will agree that the other three types are distinctive and enjoyable, but especially for those of us native Carolinians, there is no barbecue like ours.
I grew up on Eastern North Carolina barbecue at places like Wilber’s in Goldsboro and Clyde Cooper’s in Raleigh. Eastern North Carolina barbecue is made from the whole hog, is usually cooked over a wood fire, and has … (2 comments)
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north carolina: 11th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival this weekend. - 05/25/11 11:19 AM
11th Annual North Carolina Wine Festival this weekend.
The largest wine festival in North Carolina is this weekend at Tanglewood park in Clemmons NC.
Your ticket provides you tasting from all wineries, artist and crafter displays, great food choices and music all day featuring The Chairmen of the Board, The Band of OZ and The Plaids.
Nearly 40 wineries give out tastes of their red and white wines. After the tastings, wines can be purchased by the glass for festival sipping, or in bottles and cases for at-home drinking. Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 12:00noon-6:30 pm
Tanglewood Park 4061 Clemmons Road … (0 comments)
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north carolina: US Government to ban Mercedes - 04/01/11 08:36 AM
US Government to ban Mercedes
AP today reported that President Obama will sign into law today, a law banning Mercedes vehicles from being driven on US streets. This after an overwhelming vote from congress in favor.
Unnamed government sources, close to the situation report several defections of top Mercedes executives to Hyundai. This has not been confirmed or denied by Hyundai.
Beverly Hills real estate agent Isho Yahouses was quoted as saying " I will never give up my Mercedes. They will have to pry me out of mine, if they want it. I, and many of my fellow agents plan to … (2 comments)
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north carolina: Lexington Barbeque Festival this weekend. - 10/20/10 11:36 AM
Lexington Barbeque Festival this weekend.
Well, it's that time of year again. Yse pig, pig and more pig. Pig statues all over Lexington, Pig sand sculptures, baby pigs, and of course the main attraction, Lexington style Barbecue.
It takes place in uptown Lexington, NC on Saturday, October 23, from 8:30AM to 6:00PM. Admission is free.
Lexington has many barbecue restaurants and most participate by making barbecue for the festival. For those of you not familiar with Lexington style barbecue, it's pork shoulder, smoked for around twelve hours, then chopped finely, added to a soft hamburger bun, with slaw and a little … (1 comments)
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north carolina: North Carolina State Fair opens today. - 10/14/10 09:16 AM
North Carolina State Fair opens today.
The fair runs from October 14-October 24 at the state fairgrounds in Raleigh. Admission is $8.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6-12, with children 5 and under free.
There are many games and rides and every kind of fair food imaginable. There are tractor pulls and my favorite, the demolition derby. Farm animal, produce, pie & cake and jam competitions, as well as art and quilt contests abound.
This year's entertainment includes Jeffrey Osbourne, Danny Gokey from American Idol, Darius Rucker from Hootie and The Blowfish and several up and coming country and rock … (0 comments)
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north carolina: The Dixie Classic Fair is back! - 09/29/10 12:07 PM
The Dixie Classic Fair is back!
Our areas next big fair is back again on Friday. It is the 128th anniversary of what is the 50th largest fair in North America and the second largest in North Carolina. It is held in Winston-Salem at the fairgrounds and runs from October 1 - 10, 2010. Tickets cost are: Adults (ages 12 & up) - $8, Children (ages 6 - 11) - $4 and Children (5 & under) and Senior Adults (65 & over, with ID) are Free.
Of course, there are the usual rides, games and shows, as well as every kind of fair food … (1 comments)
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