Before I get started, I must say that Debe’s presentation was captivating. I am so impressed with the breadth and depth of what she shared about North Carolina!
There is no way I can choose just one thing or compare it to California. For the homework assignment, I’ve chosen to highlight many of the facts Debe Maxwell, CRS shared.
"157 people every day are coming into Charlotte."
The Gray squirrel is the State Mammal.
The Sweet Potato is the State Vegetable – no surprise because the State is the Nation’s #1 producer of sweet potatoes.
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North Carolina is an Economic Powerhouse
Manufacturing:
#1 in the Nation for Pharmaceuticals and Medicines
#2 in the Nation for Chemicals
#5 in the Nation for Aerospace products and components
Agricultural Exports:
#1 in the Nation for (1) poultry, (2) tobacco, (3) sweet potatoes – mentioned above
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North Carolina – Higher Education Excellence
• 17 Public Universities
• 4 Flagship Institutions
• 5 Historically Black Universities
• 7 Regional Universities
• 36 Private Colleges and Universities
• 4 Elite Institutions
• 9 Private Colleges
Special Institution – North Carolina School of Science and Math – a public residential high school for STEM
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North Carolina – Military
Army – Fort Bragg
Marine Corps Camp Lejeune Base Camp and Two Air Stations
Air Force – Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro. Debe was born in Goldsboro.
Coast Guard Base and Air Station
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Inventions Born in North Carolina
• Pepsi-Cola
• Krispy Kreme
• CTRL+ALT+Delete (My Favorite and I use this a LOT)
• First Putt-Putt golf course
• First state art museum
• First gold rush in America (predates California by 50 years!)
• First professional home run hit by Babe Ruth
• First “Bicycling Highway” system
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Other Random Miscellaneous North Carolina Facts
Over 200 waterfalls throughout the state
Tallest brick lighthouse in America
Reed Gold Mine is down the street from Debe
Debe’s husband, Ray, is a rare Charlotte native
The 9th most populated state in the country
Charlotte is #1 in the top 10 cities
Healthcare is the #1 employer, followed by Finance
4.25% Flat Rate Income Tax
The State is Purple: Rural areas lean right – big city leans left
Two styles of BBQ: catsup base and vinegar base
179 International Employers
No forest fires due to the great leadership. The Forests are thinned out.
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To say I learned a lot is an understatement. I am not only impressed by Debe's presentation, but I am also impressed with the State. So much so, my son and his girlfriend are looking for a place with land. I asked him if he considered North Carolina. He said, We had not considered that. I then started sharing many of the things I learned. North Carolina is now a consideration.
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