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In Full Bloom: North Carolina Spring Festivals and Events
01/19/2012

Raleigh, NC - As the weather warms up in March, North Carolina goes into ‘celebration’ mode. Just about every weekend during the spring months, an NC community is holding a major art, food, or music festival, honoring everything from azaleas to buggies to pickles. It’s a chance for everyone to get outside, enjoy the sunshine and warm weather, and celebrate the unique...

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A Dozen Great Things To Know About North Carolina’s Black History
01/19/2012

Raleigh, N.C. - Some places may celebrate black history by looking back. In N.C., it lives and breathes and touches visitors every day. It’s a place to go NOW. Our new International Civil Rights Center & Museum opens Feb. 1. And that’s just the first item on our list. Greensboro, N.C. marks the 50th anniversary of the lunch counter sit-in that inspired a national civil...

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Beat the January Blahs: Go to VisitNC.com and Enter To Win Two Weeklong Vacation Escapes
01/19/2012

Images of New Bern and Blue Ridge Parkway available at http://www.ncpix.com/ Raleigh, NC   – Looking for a free change of scenery as you pay off those holiday credit cards? Consider entering the two new sweepstakes offered by the North Carolina Division of Tourism. To enter, go to www.VisitNC.com/sweeps . The trips are being offered in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Blue...

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New 2010 North Carolina Travel Guide Is Free; Available Now
01/19/2012

Plan your next trip! The helpful magazine with highway map showcases the Blue Ridge Parkway and New Bern’s 300th. Cover images available for immediate download at http://media.visitnc.com/?page=north-carolina RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today unveiled its official 2010 North Carolina Travel Guide. For the first time...

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North Carolina’s Ski and Snow Season Kicks Off With New Winter Zip Line, Anniversary Festivities and a Return to Oz
01/19/2012

High Country Resorts Are Accessible Through Several Routes Despite U.S. 321 Detour RALEIGH, NC - North Carolina’s ski season hits full steam this weekend as all the state’s ski and tubing attractions are open. The resorts feature several new activities and special deals. Visitors traveling to North Carolina’s High Country resorts near Boone are reminded that these areas...

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NC Tourism Responds To Economic Challenges
01/19/2012

Challenging Economy Offers Opportunity for Partnerships, Fresh Thinking The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development embraces targeted communication strategies as occupancy numbers weaken against economic forces.   RALEIGH, N.C. - In an effort to meet the unprecedented economic challenges of the past year, the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film...

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North Carolina Fall Color Reports Now Live
01/19/2012

Weekly fall color reports from NC leaf experts now on VisitNC; enjoy the state from a new perspective with six ways to see Fall Color at its best.   Raleigh, N.C. - Fall is here, and that means it’s North Carolina’s time to shine! With more than 120 species of trees, NC turns into a brilliant palette of color each year as the autumn leisurely makes its way from the...

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2012 North Carolina Travel Guide Features Unique NC Experiences
01/19/2012

Cover Showcases Johnnie Mercer’s Pier at Wrightsville Beach RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today unveiled “The Official 2012 North Carolina Travel Guide,” a 174-page handbook that gets to the heart of the state’s appeal. Evocative photographs and modern digital features draw visitors into the natural,...

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Gov. Perdue, Cherokee Reach New Table Gaming Compact
01/19/2012

Agreement Will Mean Funds for Classrooms and Hundreds of Jobs RALEIGH, N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue and leaders of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians have reached an agreement that will inject additional funding directly into classrooms, and create 400 new jobs in western North Carolina, by expanding the Cherokee’s gaming enterprises.   “My top priorities are...

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Holiday Lights Set Nights Aglow
01/19/2012

From glistening gardens and festive neighborhoods to floating parades and a brightly streaked sky, these dazzling light shows are a sure-fire delight. Meadow Lights Nov. 18-Dec. 31, Meadow This farming community near Benson celebrates the season with the area’s largest fantasy of Christmas lights. Enjoy an authentic live manger scene, a carousel ride and lights all along a country...

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Gingerbread Displays Create Sweet Feasts for the Eyes
01/19/2012

Forget “Hansel and Gretel.” For sheer enchantment, North Carolina’s gingerbread displays beat anything an old witch could concoct. National Gingerbread Competition Nov. 16-Jan. 1 The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville Now in its 19th year, the competition attracts hundreds of entries and thousands of visitors, who come to the historic Blue Ridge Mountain resort to...

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Signature Holiday Events Shine Across North Carolina
01/19/2012

Hundreds of celebrations set North Carolina aglow for the holidays. Here are 10 of the brightest destination events. Christmas at Biltmore Nov. 4-Jan. 1 Asheville, N.C. America’s largest home has a larger-than-life tradition that involves 100 decorated Christmas trees; hundreds of wreaths, bows and poinsettias; thousands of lights; and more than 25,000 ornaments. The grandeur reaches...

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Gov. Perdue Announces Iron Man 3 to Film in North Carolina
01/19/2012

Iron Man 3 Film Will Base in Wilmington, Creating Jobs and Bring Millions to the State RALEIGH. N.C. — Gov. Bev Perdue today announced that Marvel Studios film Iron Man 3 , starring Robert Downey Jr., will soon start pre-production in Wilmington. The motion picture is expected to be made in North Carolina over a 10 month period, including pre production, principal photography, and...

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North Carolina Ski Season Races Toward an Early Start
01/19/2012

After two seasons of unusually generous snowfall in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina scored the earliest flurry on record Oct. 1. The half-inch dusting at Beech Mountain, home of the highest ski area east of the Rockies, stokes hopes for an early return to the slopes for skiers and snowboarders. Even if nature fails to match last season's 130 inches of powder at Beech or Sugar...

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North Carolina State Fair Awards 343 Medals in 2011 Wine Competition
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — RayLen Vineyards & Winery won the N.C. Winegrowers Cup for best of show and Cypress Bend Vineyards took home the N.C. Muscadine Cup in the 2011 North Carolina State Fair Wine Competition. The 12th annual wine competition, held October 5-6 in Raleigh, featured 444 wines competing in the commercial division and 94 wines in the amateur division. RayLen Vineyards...

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North Carolina Invites Travelers to Explore All Forms of Fall’s Splendor
01/19/2012

Diverse Experiences Create Endless Ways to Color Outside the Lines RALEIGH, N.C. — While North Carolina’s fall color may start with the beautiful foliage found amid the tallest mountains east of the Rockies, natural beauty, special events and seasonal activities stretch across more than 500 miles from the high country to the Piedmont and on to the coast. Autumn’s...

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Fall Arrives With a Promise of Spectacular Color
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — With a fanfare of positive notes from the experts, travelers can expect a vibrant foliage display across North Carolina this fall enticing visitors to “Color Outside the Lines.” Fall color and fishing reports, as well as seasonal events across the state, can be found at VisitNC.com . Since seeing is believing, photos and videos will be updated daily via...

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North Carolina Wine Industry Generates $1.28 Billion in Economic Impact
01/19/2012

  RALEIGH, N.C.  — Gov. Bev Perdue announced today that the North Carolina wine and grape industry generated an impact of $1.28 billion on the state’s economy in 2009, an increase of 58 percent since 2005.  The industry supported 7,600 jobs across the state, adding 1,900 jobs since 2005.   “Our wine industry creates jobs and attracts visitors to our...

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North Carolina Tourism Campaign Gains National Recognition
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development has received a 2011 Mercury Award from the US Travel Association’s National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) for its cooperative marketing efforts. This marks the Division's 22nd Mercury Award recognition since 1985. The national award recognizes the North Carolina tourism office for...

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NC Beaches Are Ready for Labor Day Weekend Visitors
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nearly all of North Carolina's 320 miles of coastline is open for business and ready for visitors during the Labor Day holiday weekend and beyond. The safety of residents and visitors is the No. 1 priority and everyone should exercise caution when traveling to the coast. Visitors should contact their lodging provider ahead of time to make sure the property is ready to...

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Many NC Beaches Open for Visitors
01/19/2012

Many North Carolina Beaches Already Open For Visitors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SUNDAY, AUG. 28, 2011 CONTACT: Margo Metzger NC Division of Tourism (919) 733-7420 margo@visitnc.com   Many North Carolina Beaches Already Open For Visitors RALEIGH--Gov. Bev Perdue announced Sunday that much of North Carolina's 300 miles of coastline is open for business and ready for...

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State Prepares for Hurricane Irene
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C.   – Gov. Perdue today said North Carolina emergency management officials are continuing to prepare for Hurricane Irene, which is projected to make landfall near Cape Hatteras Saturday afternoon.   Perdue met this morning with the State Emergency Response Team to discuss the latest steps the state is taking, including the mandatory evacuations that began this...

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Visitor Spending Rises in 98 of 100 North Carolina Counties in 2010
01/19/2012

State Spending by Visitors Jumps to Record $17 Billion RALEIGH, NC — Gov. Bev Perdue announced Tuesday that 98 of the state’s 100 counties saw increases in visitor spending in 2010, including 13 counties that had double-digit increases.  Data from the N.C. Dept. of Commerce, Division of Tourism, Film & Sports Development, showed that three counties had more than $1...

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North Carolina Channels Real Pirate History
01/19/2012

Queen Anne’s Revenge Wreckage Yields a New Display and a Solid Conclusion RALEIGH, N.C.  — Near the haunts and hideouts of Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet, North Carolina confronts Hollywood fantasy this summer with heightened action at year-round pirate destinations. A bold new exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort renders a verdict in the 14½-year...

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North Carolina Celebrates Tourism's Impact on the State's Economy With Tourism Day
01/19/2012

RALEIGH, N.C. (May 10, 2011) — Gov. Bev Perdue proclaimed today, May 10, 2011 as Tourism Day, celebrating travel and tourism as a major state industry that is vital to the economic stability and growth of North Carolina. Tourism Day is celebrated as part of National Travel and Tourism Week which is May 7-15.   A full day of events is scheduled in Raleigh on May 10 to celebrate...

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