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North Carolina is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern region of the United States of America. It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies, originally known as Carolina, and the home of the first English colony in the Americas. It was also the location of the first successful powered heavier-than-air flight by the Wright brothers at Kill Devil Hills near Kitty Hawk in 1903. Today, it is a fast-growing state with an increasingly diverse economy and population. As of 1 July 2006, the population estimate is 8,856,505 - a 10% increase since 1 April 2000.

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The latest headlines for Greenville, North Carolina from Reflector

Bicyclist struck by tractor-trailer

Aug 6, 2008 4:00 am

A bicyclist was run over by a loaded semi-truck while trying to cross the intersection of 10th Street and Greenville Boulevard in heavy traffic shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Finding the right fit, price, store

Jul 30, 2008 4:00 am

School's still about three weeks away, but with tax-free weekend approaching, area parents are gearing up for back-to-school shopping. That means uniform shopping.

Finding the right fit, price, store

Jul 30, 2008 4:00 am

School's still about three weeks away, but with tax-free weekend approaching, area parents are gearing up for back-to-school shopping. That means uniform shopping.

Bobby Burns: See rainbows out your window, but track the storms online

Jul 28, 2008 4:00 am

The thunderstorm rolled in not long after we returned about noon on Wednesday from shopping at Ben Franklin and the big Kmart.

Energy future requires comprehensive action

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

One day, we'll be free from the stranglehold of high gas prices and dependence on foreign oil. We'll power our economy with alternative energy sources, leaving the petro-tyrants in Iran, Venezuela and...

Drop-out reduction program may still have shot

Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am

There may still be hope for a program intended to reduce the drop out rate in Pitt County.

Lifestyle Information from Asheville and Western North Carolina

Celebrate local food, beer with fundraiser tonight

Nov 20, 2008 4:01 pm

ASHEVILLE -- The Asheville Downtown Association will host Flight Night, a celebration of Asheville's epicurean delights Thursday.

Veggie and cheese sandwich ready in 15 minutes

Nov 20, 2008 3:54 pm

No matter how you cut it, this sandwich recipe can feed a family of six in about 15 minutes.

Tourism group gets expert's input in executive search

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am

MAGGIE VALLEY -- The executive search committee of the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority received some expert help recently with finding someone to lead the agency.

Don't throw out your used holiday cooking oil

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am

CLYDE -- When you're cleaning up after cooking Thanksgiving dinner, don't forget to save the cooking oil.

UNC School of Arts to bring orchestra to WNC

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am

ASHEVILLE -- The UNC School of the Arts hopes to foster stronger ties with Western North Carolina, its chancellor said. Toward that end, the school will hold a free concert Sunday at the Grove Park In...

The Mix

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am

Here comes the parade

The 'Hannah Montana' look: For young fashion fans, the 1980s are back

Nov 20, 2008 4:15 am

NEW YORK -- As Miley Cyrus rocks out in the third season of "Hannah Montana," she channels Madonna circa 1985.

New restaurant opens in Flat Rock

Nov 19, 2008 4:15 am

FLAT ROCK -- The Back Room is now serving a full menu starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, featuring fresh local ingredients.

Pasta dinner to help neighbor in need

Nov 19, 2008 4:15 am

ASHEVILLE -- The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Cumberland Avenue will be hosting a pasta lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 23 to help raise money for a church member's medical expenses.

Think local for Thanksgiving cooking needs

Nov 19, 2008 4:15 am

ASHEVILLE -- There's no need to replicate every aspect of the original Thanksgiving.

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