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Flash lunch mob at the Charlotte Auto Show this Friday at noon! Reserve your FREE spot
12/14/2011

CLT Blog has partnered with the Charlotte Auto Show to throw a flash lunch mob this Friday at noon, at the Charlotte Convention Center uptown. Take your lunch break at the Charlotte Auto Show while checking out all 400 awesome new cars, concept vehicles, and the latest in automotive technology! Want to come? The first [...]

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Full video from TEDxCharlotte 2011
12/14/2011

Miss TEDxCharlotte last month at Queens University? Or just want to watch/share your favorite talks? Well do it already! Today, TEDxCharlotte released full video from the event and its 13 presenters, which is also available as a playlist on YouTube. Special thanks to WTVI for making these videos possible. You can watch the talks, in [...]

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What’s New in NC Wine for Fall 2009
12/14/2011

Raleigh, N.C. – Sample a taste of what's going on in North Carolina's wine country. For the whole story, go to www.VisitNCWine.com  or call 1-877-3NCWINE. In a proclamation praising North Carolina as a state gaining national recognition as a significant producer of grapes and wine, Gov. Bev Perdue declared September 2009 as North Carolina Wine & Grape Appreciation Month....

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NC Fall Events Offer Family Fun, Excitement
12/14/2011

Escape to small towns across North Carolina for the supreme fall color experience. Plan your getaway now at VisitNC.com. Raleigh, N.C. – Fall’s signature events include local color on a national and regional scale—everything from woolly worm races to hot air balloon ascents to NASCAR racing and world-famous barbecue. Whether the foliage is at its peak or just getting...

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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
12/14/2011

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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Zipline Trend Picks Up Speed
12/14/2011

North Carolina travelers beat the summer heat by creating their own breeze at zipline attractions popping up across the state. With temperatures hovering in the upper 90s around the Carolinas, why wouldn't you want to catch a breeze? If you're looking for a family-friendly way to stay cool, take an aerial view of North Carolina's natural, scenic beauty by zipline. Close to a dozen zipline...

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Division of Tourism Hosts Event to Showcase Need for Stewardship During Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary
12/14/2011

RALEIGH, N.C.  – At a media event hosted today by the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development, Lynn Minges presented the cover image of the Blue Ridge Parkway on The Official 2010 North Carolina Travel Guide to Phil Francis, Superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Minges, the Assistant Secretary for Tourism, Marketing and Global Branding for the North...

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North Carolina Celebrates Tourism’s Economic Impact with Travel and Tourism Day May 18
12/14/2011

RALEIGH - Gov. Bev Perdue has proclaimed Tuesday, May 18 as“Travel and Tourism Day” to celebrate an industry vital to the economic stability and growth of North Carolina.  North Carolina’s tourism industry is composed of small businesses that make up a vital part of our state’s economy, creating jobs and investment from the mountains to the coast. RALEIGH - Gov. Bev...

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Scenic Drives, Leaf and Fishing Reports, Giveaways and Events Lure Travelers to North Carolina at VisitNC.com
12/14/2011

The fun begins September 20, 2010. Raleigh, N.C. – The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development says Dr. Howard Neufeld from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., will again join the Division as the state’s mountain leaf expert for the fall color season. His weekly tips on the art and science of predicting fall color and his tips on where to go and...

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I-40 Re-Opens; Western and Central North Carolina Are Easily Accessible
12/14/2011

Travelers are invited to come see what’s new in North Carolina. IMAGES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Raleigh, N.C. – Interstate 40 near the North Carolina/Tennessee state line re-opened in both directions Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m. On Oct. 25, 2009, a massive rockslide closed the interstate that connects Knoxville, Tenn., to Asheville, N.C., at mile marker three in Haywood County...

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North Carolina Tourism Industry Welcomes Award Recipients Into Winner’s Circle
12/14/2011

Raleigh, NC – Three distinguished North Carolinians were honored today at the North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism for their significant and continuing contributions to the growth and success of North Carolina's tourism industry. The 2010 Winner’s Circle Awards were presented to Captain David R. Scheu, Sr., USN (Retired), Bill Hensley and Spencer...

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N.C. Tourism Industry Leaders To Meet at the 2010 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in New Bern
12/14/2011

The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development invites NC businesses to take part in the 2010 conference in New Bern, Mar. 21 - 23. Raleigh, N.C. – The 2010 North Carolina Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism will be held March 21-23 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, a state-of-the-art meeting facility. New Bern is North Carolina's...

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In Full Bloom: North Carolina Spring Festivals and Events
12/14/2011

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
12/14/2011

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
12/14/2011

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
12/14/2011

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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NC Tourism Responds To Economic Challenges
12/14/2011

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
12/14/2011

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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Signature Holiday Events Shine Across North Carolina
12/14/2011

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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State Prepares for Hurricane Irene
12/14/2011

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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Digital Extras Extend the Appeal of 2011 North Carolina Travel Guide
12/14/2011

Cover Showcases Durham’s Vibrant Urban Life RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2010) — The North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development today unveiled “The Official 2011 North Carolina Travel Guide,” a 180-page handbook that brings the state's natural, manmade and historic attractions to life with state-of-the-art digital options. The cover image features...

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N.C. Ski News: Resorts Opening Now
12/14/2011

Brand-New Additions, Upgrades Across All Resorts; Offers Make Getaways Easy, Affordable RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina’s six ski resorts are opening now, kicking off the 2010-2011 ski season. All N.C. resorts have undergone significant upgrades and additions over the past year and are offering some great deals this season.  Detailed information on these...

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Gov. Perdue, Cherokee Reach New Table Gaming Compact
12/14/2011

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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Gingerbread Displays Create Sweet Feasts for the Eyes
12/14/2011

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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Gov. Perdue Announces Iron Man 3 to Film in North Carolina
12/14/2011

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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