The U.S. Capitol building was running on a generator for a time, and Metro trains kept moving, but on emergency power. Tourists were evacuated from museums. At the State Department during the daily press briefing, spokeswoman Marie Harf was forced…
Category: Tourism
Here are N.C.’s most popular tourist attractions of 2014 (SLIDESHOW)
20. Tryon Palace, New Bern 226,571 visitors Marc DeRoberts Digital Producer- Triangle Business Journal Email The Triad once again emerges as a popular place to visit, with two entries on the top-20 list of North Carolina’s most popular tourist attractions…
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Dangermuffin returns to its roots during Folly Sea & Sand Festival’s …
If you go What: Folly Beach Sea and Sand Festival When: Various events beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Dangermuffin will play the street festival at 3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Center Street, Folly Beach Price: Free More…
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Wednesday Briefing: Renaming State Colleges, SC Cop Charged With Murder …
The 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Passed by Congress May 13, 1912, and ratified April 8, 1913, it modified Article I, section 3, of the Constitution by allowing voters to cast direct votes for U.S. Senators. Prior to its…
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Charlotte City Council starts looking at ways to close $21.7 million budget gap
CHARLOTTE, NC (Ely Portillo/The Charlotte Observer) – Charlotte council members heard options Wednesday to cut expenses, shuffle costs to special funds, increase fees and raise property taxes as they try to close a $21.7 million budget gap left by a…
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Cycle North Carolina sets route across the state
After a week of amazing performances, the top 12 was solidified on The Voice tonight. After America’s votes, the top two artists from each of the four teams advanced. Coaches Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, and Pharrell Williams could…
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Oasis: Mobile ceremonies bring tea to the people
“A lot of tourism and a lot of community around Asheville is based around drinking beer. How do we build a community around another beverage that has innate healing qualities?” wonders Charles Wu, co-owner of Wu Gong Fu Tea. Wu’s…
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Surprise! Utah guardsman dons polo, ends at table with Obama
May, Scott Alvin Scott Alvin May, long term resident of Forest and Lynchburg, died on Sunday, April 5, 2015 in Bridgewater, Va., at age 95.Born on October 26, 1919, in Bedford County, he was the son of Joseph Robert May…
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Musical tells Friendship 9 story this weekend at McCelvey in York
An encore performance of “No Fear for Freedom,” the musical of the story of the Friendship 9, will be 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Saturday at McCelvey Center, 212 E. Jefferson St., York. Tickets are $20, adults; $10, youth.…
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US Embassy in Jordan calls off warning against mall visits
Posted: Tuesday, April 7, 2015 11:37 am US Embassy in Jordan calls off warning against mall visits Associated Press | AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — The U.S. Embassy in Amman has called off a warning to American citizens to stay away…
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