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Triangle ranks high in North Carolina for tourism spending
In Durham, Shelly Green of the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau says the city’s growth in 2014 can be attributed to “a lot of small things that added up to a significant increase.” Green says Durham has continued to benefit…
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Boone Chamber Hands Out Awards
Awards were handed out last night at the annual meeting of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Last night, the Boone Chamber recognized individuals and organizations for their special involvement in the community. A special recognition President’s Award was given…
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1) Mayview Madness 5K Set for Sept. 19
1) Mayview Madness 5K Set for Sept. 19 The 2014 running of the Stick Boy Mayview Madness drew more than 320 preregistered runners, ages 3 to 84, including more than 60 under 13. This year’s event takes place here on…
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Tourist spending in New Hanover County up in 2014 – WECT
NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – It looks like tourists are spending more in New Hanover County, according to a county-by-county tourism economic impact study by Visit North Carolina. The study said travel and tourism in the county during 2014…
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Manheimer: Sales tax shift a job killer – Asheville Citizen
Esther Manheimer(Photo: Special to the Citizen-Times) A healthy local economy relies on healthy local government, and a healthy regional economy relies on a healthy economy in its regional center of commerce. We have that right now in Asheville, Buncombe County…
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Baltimore slides again on list of top convention destinations
Sarah Meehan Reporter Baltimore Business Journal Sponsor Listing Enlarge Jaclyn Borowski Baltimore ranked 30th on Cvent’s list of the top 50 meeting destinations. Baltimore ranked 30th on Cvent’s list of top 50 convention destinations, falling two spots from its position…
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Are Humans To Blame For North Carolina Shark Attacks?
Sharks are scary. They’re really good swimmers; we’re really not. They’re apex predators; we’re … not, really. (Video via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, YMCA of South Australia, Discovery and KXTV) So when they attack us, it’s scary, especially when it seems like there are more…
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Allegiant Air to launch service to San Antonio
Allegiant Air is pinning another destination to its growing Fort Lauderdale route map. lRelated TourismJetBlue adding more flights at Fort Lauderdale-HollywoodSee all related The low-cost carrier announced Tuesday that it will add twice-weekly nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport…
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