Wilmington Emerges as East Coast Travel Hot Spot
Downtown Wilmington grows as a destination with history arts and nightlife drawing crowds New clubs opened this summer and visitors explore Cotton Exchange Chandler's Wharf and riverboat rides The rise is aided by film industry activity and stronger room tax receipts highlighting a booming tourism season
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Expected yet moderate fall color in western NC mountains
Western Carolina University ecologist J Dan Pittillo says this autumn in the Southern Appalachians will bring ample reds oranges and yellows though not as spectacular as last year. He notes summer rains kept leaves growing and color will vary by elevation and species with good color on rocky eastern southern and western slopes starting mid September through late November.
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Gas prices drop after six months of hikes in LA
Gasoline prices in Los Angeles slipped about a penny this month, ending a half year of increases. The Lundberg Survey found an average price of 1.239 dollars per gallon for all grades, with self service regular unleaded at 1.173, mid grade 1.277 and premium higher.
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Wilkesboro to remove historic Tory Oak stump
Wilkesboro officials unanimously approve removing the dead Tory Oak stump in downtown Wilkesboro and replacing the site with a plaque. The 10 foot tall decayed relic, linked to Revolutionary War traitors hanged by Col Benjamin Cleveland, may require National Park Service consultation due to its status as an Overmountain Victory Trail site.
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