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2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team <=SEP=> The 2008 North Carolina Tar Heels football team represented the University of North Carolina in the 2008 college football season. The Tar Heels  played their home games at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference, and was led by second year coach Butch Davis. The Tar Heels began their season on August 30 against McNeese State at  Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Area code 252 <=SEP=> North American telephone area code 252 covers the northeastern corner of the State of North Carolina and includes the cities and towns of Elizabeth City, Greenville, Henderson, Kitty Hawk, New Bern, Roanoke Rapids, Rocky Mount, Morehead City and Wilson. It was split from area code 919 on March 22, 1998.

Area code 336 <=SEP=> Area code 336 is a NANPA area code which covers north-central North Carolina, mainly the Piedmont Triad region and the northern Foothills and northern Mountain regions. It was created out of area code 910 in 1997. State officials approved a second area code for the Piedmont Triad that will overlay the current 336 code. The new 743 overlay for area code will be implemented before all numbers in that area code are exhausted, expected to be in 2016.

Area code 803 <=SEP=> Area code 803 is the area code for most of central South Carolina. It is anchored by Columbia, the state capital.  It also includes most of the South Carolina portions of the Charlotte (North Carolina) and Augusta (Georgia) metropolitan areas.803 is one of the original 86 North American Numbering Plan area codes assigned in 1947. Until 1995, it served the entire state of South Carolina.

Area code 828 <=SEP=> In the North American Numbering Plan, 828 is the telephone area code for most of the western third of the U.S. state of North Carolina.  It includes all of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as most of the Foothills.  The largest city in the 828 territory is Asheville. The city of Hickory is often grouped with the Charlotte metropolitan area, but uses 828 rather than Charlotte's 704 and 980. 828 was split from 704 in 1998 to free up numbers because of the popularity of pagers and cell phones.

Area code 864 <=SEP=> Area code 864 is an area code in the U.S. state of South Carolina that covers Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the other parts of upstate South Carolina. It was split from area code 803 on December 3, 1995. [1]

Area code 910 <=SEP=> Area code 910 is an area code serving southeastern North Carolina, including the cities of Fayetteville,  Jacksonville, Laurinburg, Lumberton and Wilmington.It was established on November 14, 1993, as a split from area code 919.  Its creation came with some fanfare, as it was North Carolina's first new area code in 39 years.  Originally, it covered a fan-shaped region in the southeastern and east-central portions of the state.

Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina <=SEP=> Carolina is an unincorporated community located on the Haw River in Alamance County, North Carolina. It is located 4/5 mile east-southeast of Glencoe. It lies at an elevation of 591 feet (180 m).

Carolina Beach, North Carolina <=SEP=> Carolina Beach is a town in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,052 at the 2000 census and 5,706 at the 2010 census.  It is part of the Wilmington metropolitan area. The community of Wilmington Beach was annexed by the town in 2000.

Carolina Herrera (fashion designer) <=SEP=> Carolina Herrera (born January 8, 1939) is a Venezuelan-American fashion designer known for "exceptional personal style", and for dressing First Ladies from Jacqueline Onassis to Michelle Obama. The New York Times cited her designs as "elegant and worldly without ever being fussy".

Carolina Panthers <=SEP=> The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the South division of the National Football Conference (NFC), one of the two conferences in the National Football League (NFL). The team is worth approximately USD $1 billion, according to Forbes, and is controlled by Jerry Richardson and his family; they have a 48% stake. The remainder of the team is held by a group of 14 limited partners.

Cherryville, North Carolina <=SEP=> Cherryville is a small city in northwestern Gaston County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 5,760 at the 2010 census. The New Year's Shooters celebrate the area's German heritage by beginning each year with a customary chant and the honorary shooting of muskets. Cherryville is located approximately 30 miles (48 km) west of Charlotte and 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Gastonia.

East Carolina University <=SEP=> East Carolina University is a public, doctoral/research university in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the third-largest university in North Carolina.Founded on March 8, 1907 as a teacher training school, East Carolina has grown from 43 acres (17 ha) to almoan st 1,600 acres (647 ha) today.

Eastern box turtle <=SEP=> The Eastern box turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a subspecies within a group of hinge-shelled turtles, normally called box turtles. T. c. carolina is native to an eastern part of the United States.The eastern box turtle is a subspecies of one of two species of box turtles found in the United States. It is the only "land turtle" found in North Carolina, where it is the state reptile.

Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina <=SEP=> The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina is a diocese in the Episcopal Church.  It consists of 27 counties in western North Carolina and its episcopal see is in Asheville, North Carolina, seated at Cathedral of All Souls.The Ravenscroft Associate Missions and Training School of the North Carolina Episcopal Diocese and the former residence of the Bishop was once housed at Schoenberger Hall in Asheville.

Greater Raleigh-Durham CSA <=SEP=> Greater Raleigh Metropolitan Area is a metropolitan area in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. As of 2011 the region had a population of 2,166,144, including the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area.

Grifton, North Carolina <=SEP=> Grifton is a town in Lenoir and Pitt Counties, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,617 at the 2010 Census. The town is a part of the Greenville Metropolitan Area located in North Carolina's Inner Banks region.

Index of North Carolina-related articles <=SEP=> The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Index of South Carolina-related articles <=SEP=> The following is an alphabetical list of articles related to the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Jericho, North Carolina <=SEP=> Jericho is an unincorporated community in Caswell County, North Carolina, United States. It is located south-southwest of Yanceyville, and south of Fitch.

List of African-American historic places in South Carolina <=SEP=> This list of African American Historic Places in South Carolina is was originally based on a report by the South Carolina Department of Archives & History. This report was originally based on the work of student interns from South Carolina State University.Some of these sites are on the National Register of Historic Places (NR) as independent sites or as part of larger historic district. Several of the sites are National Historic Landmarks (NRL).

List of U.S. Highways in North Carolina <=SEP=> There are 36 U.S. Highways that exist entirely or partially in the U.S. state of North Carolina.  In North Carolina, all U.S. Highways are maintained by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

List of airports in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of airports in North Carolina (a U.S. state), grouped by type and sorted by location. It contains all public-use and military airports in the state. Some private-use and former airports may be included where notable, such as airports that were previously public-use, those with commercial enplanements recorded by the FAA or airports assigned an IATA airport code.

List of bicycle routes in North Carolina <=SEP=> The following is a List of bicycle routes in North Carolina. These routes are designated by the North Carolina Department of Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Division.

List of cities and towns in South Carolina <=SEP=> As of the 2010 United States Census, there are 269 incorporated cities and towns in the U.S. state of South Carolina.

List of counties in North Carolina <=SEP=> The U.S. state of North Carolina is divided into 100 counties. North Carolina ranks 29th in size by area, but has the seventh-highest number of counties in the country.Following the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, King Charles II rewarded eight persons on March 24, 1663, for their faithful support of his efforts to regain the throne of England. He gave the eight grantees, called Lords Proprietor, the land called Carolina, in honor of King Charles I, his father.

List of counties in South Carolina <=SEP=> The U.S. state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties, the maximum allowable by state law. They range in size from 359 square miles (578 square kilometers) in the case of Calhoun County to 1,133 square miles (2,935 square kilometers) in the case of Horry County.

List of county courthouses in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of county courthouses in North Carolina.  Each county in North Carolina has a city that is the county seat where the county government resides, including typically the county courthouse. Some courthouses are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

List of high schools in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of high schools in the state of North Carolina.

List of hospitals in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of hospitals in North Carolina.  There are 126 hospitals in 83 counties.  Seventeen counties currently do not have a hospital.  Duke University Hospital is currently the largest hospital, with 943 total hospital beds.  Vidant Bertie Hospital is currently the smallest with six total hospital beds.  Charlotte has the highest concentration of hospitals, with seven.

List of hospitals in South Carolina <=SEP=> List of hospitals in South Carolina (U.S. state), sorted by hospital name.The Veterans Administration also operates hospitals in South Carolina.

List of law enforcement agencies in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the state of North Carolina.According to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics' 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, the state had 504 law enforcement agencies employing 23,442 sworn police officers, about 254 for each 100,000 residents.

List of law enforcement agencies in South Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of law enforcement agencies in the state of South Carolina.outAccording to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics' 2008 Census of State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies, the state had 272 law enforcement agencies employing 11,674 sworn police officers, about 259 for each 100,000 residents.

List of municipalities in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of the 552 incorporated municipalities (cities, towns, and villages) in the U.S. state of North Carolina:

List of museums in North Carolina <=SEP=> This list of museums in North Carolina is a list of museums, defined for this context as institutions (including nonprofit organizations, government entities, and private businesses) that collect and care for objects of cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical interest and make their collections or related exhibits available for public viewing.

List of newspapers in North Carolina <=SEP=> This is a list of newspapers in published in North Carolina, USA.

List of numbered highways in South Carolina <=SEP=> South Carolina has the fourth largest state-maintained system in the country; which consists of Interstates, U.S. highways, state highways, and secondary roads, totaling approximately 41,500 miles.

List of state highways in North Carolina <=SEP=> State highways in North Carolina are owned and maintained by the U.S. state of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

List of townships in North Carolina <=SEP=> The U.S. state of North Carolina is divided into 1,036 townships in 100 counties.

List of unincorporated communities in North Carolina <=SEP=> The following is a partial list of named, but unincorporated communities in the state of North Carolina. To be listed, the unincorporated community should either be a census-designated place (CDP) or a place with at least a few commercial businesses. A crossroads is not necessarily considered an unincorporated "community". Former incorporated towns usually qualify.

Meggett, South Carolina <=SEP=> Meggett is a town in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,226 at the 2010 census. Meggett is part of the Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville metropolitan area.

North Carolina <=SEP=> North Carolina (/ˌnɔrθ kærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th most extensive and the 9th most populous of the 50 United States. North Carolina is known as the Tar Heel State and the Old North State.North Carolina is composed of 100 counties.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University <=SEP=> North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (also known as North Carolina A&T State University, North Carolina A&T, N.C. A&T, or simply A&T) is a public, coeducational, historically black, research university located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, one of the oldest public universities in the United States.

North Carolina General Assembly <=SEP=> The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina.

North Carolina General Assembly of 2003–04 <=SEP=> Members of the North Carolina General Assembly, 2003–2004 session were elected in November 2002. The 2002 legislative elections were conducted under an interim redistricting map following the 2000 census; a more permanent redistricting map was passed in November 2003 for use through 2010.

North Carolina General Assembly of 2011–12 <=SEP=> The North Carolina General Assembly 2011–2012 session was the state legislature that first convened in January 2011 and concluded in December 2012. Members of the North Carolina Senate and the North Carolina House of Representatives were elected in November 2010. This was the first North Carolina General Assembly with a Republican majority in both chambers since 1870.

North Carolina Highway 201 <=SEP=> North Carolina Highway 201 (NC 201) was the designation for two former routes in North Carolina.

North Carolina Highway 49 <=SEP=> North Carolina Highway 49 (NC 49) is a state highway in the North Carolina Highway System that traverses much of the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

North Carolina Highway System <=SEP=> The North Carolina Highway System consists of a vast network of Interstate Highways, U.S. Routes, and state routes, managed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Because all roads in North Carolina are maintained by either municipalities or the state, counties do not maintain roads and there is no such thing as a "county road" within the state. As a result, North Carolina has the largest state maintained highway network in the United States.

North Carolina House of Representatives <=SEP=> The North Carolina House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly. The House is a 120-member body led by a Speaker of the House, who holds powers similar to those of the President pro-tem in the state senate.

North Carolina Senate <=SEP=> The North Carolina Senate is the upper house of the bicameral North Carolina General Assembly. It has 50 members.The Senate's prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The President of the Senate is the Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, but the Lt. Governor has very limited powers and only votes to break a tie.

North Carolina State University <=SEP=> North Carolina State University, officially North Carolina State University at Raleigh, is a public, coeducational, research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State or simply State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution.

North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball <=SEP=> The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels have won five NCAA Tournament Championships (1957, 1982, 1993, 2005 and 2009) and were retroactively named the national champions by the Helms Athletic Foundation and the Premo-Porretta Power Poll for their undefeated season in 1924. North Carolina's five NCAA Tournament Championships are tied for third-most all-time.

Outline of North Carolina <=SEP=> The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the U.S. state of North Carolina:North Carolina – U.S. state on the Eastern Seaboard, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean in the Southeastern United States.  North Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies and signed the United States Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.  North Carolina was the 12th of the original 13 states to approve the Constitution of the United States of America on January 2, 1788.

Province of Carolina <=SEP=> The Province of Carolina was an English and later a British colony of North America. Carolina was originally founded in what is modern day North Carolina.

Province of North Carolina <=SEP=> The Province of North Carolina (also known as North Carolina Colony or Royal Colony of North Carolina) was originally part of the Province of Carolina in British America, which was chartered by eight Lords Proprietor. The province later became the U.S. states of North Carolina and Tennessee, and parts of the province combined with other territory to form the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Province of South Carolina <=SEP=> The Province of South Carolina (also known as the South Carolina Colony) was originally part of the Province of Carolina in British America, which was chartered by eight Lords Proprietor in 1663. The province later became the U.S. state of South Carolina.

Raleigh, North Carolina <=SEP=> Raleigh (/ˈrɑːli/; RAH-lee) is the capital of the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County in the United States. It is the second most populous city in North Carolina, after Charlotte. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees, which line the streets in the heart of the city. The city covers a land area of 142.8 square miles (370 km2). The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the city's population to be 431,746 as of July 1, 2013.

Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids CSA <=SEP=> The Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids Combined Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of seven counties in Northeastern North Carolina and Southern Virginia. As of the 2010 census, the CSA had a population of 340,195 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 342,394).

South Carolina <=SEP=> South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ kærəˈlaɪnə/ is a state in the southeastern United States, bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the south and west by Georgia across the Savannah River, and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean.The Province of South Carolina became a slave society after rice and indigo became established as commodity crops. From 1708, a majority of the population were slaves, many born in Africa.

South Carolina Department of Transportation <=SEP=> The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is a government agency in the US state of South Carolina. Its mission is to build and maintain roads and bridges and administer mass transit services.By state law, the SCDOT's function and purpose is the systematic planning, construction, maintenance, and operation of the state highway system and the development of a statewide mass transit system that is consistent with the needs and desires of the public.

South Carolina Highway 9 <=SEP=> South Carolina Highway 9 (SC 9) is a 258.3 mi (416 km)-long state highway in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The route runs from the North Carolina border upstate to North Myrtle Beach, near the Atlantic coast. The road is currently the longest state highway in South Carolina.

South Carolina House of Representatives <=SEP=> The South Carolina House of Representatives is the lower house of the South Carolina General Assembly, the upper house being the South Carolina Senate.  It consists of 124 Representatives elected to two year terms at the same time as US Congressional elections.Unlike many legislatures, seating on the floor is not divided by party, but is arranged by county delegation.  This is a legacy of the original apportionment of the chamber.

South Carolina Railroad <=SEP=> South Carolina Rail Road Company was a railroad company, that operated in South Carolina from 1843 to 1894, when it was succeeded by the Southern Railway. It was formed in 1844 by the merger of the South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company (SCC&RR) into The Louisville, Cincinnati and Charleston Railroad Company.

South Carolina Senate <=SEP=> The South Carolina Senate is the upper house of the South Carolina General Assembly, the lower house being the South Carolina House of Representatives. It consists of 46 senators elected from single member districts for four-year terms at the same time as United States Presidential elections.The South Carolina Constitution of 1895 provided for each county to elect one senator for a four-year term.

South Carolina gubernatorial elections <=SEP=> Prior to 1865, the Governor of South Carolina was chosen by the General Assembly. The constitution of 1865 provided for the voters of South Carolina to choose the governor; James Lawrence Orr was the first elected governor of South Carolina. The following is a list of gubernatorial election results for the state of South Carolina:

South Carolina locations by per capita income <=SEP=> South Carolina is the thirty-seventh richest state in the United States of America, with a per capita income of $18,795 (2000).

Sullivan's Island, South Carolina <=SEP=> Sullivan's Island is a town and island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, with a population of 1,791 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.Sullivan's Island was the point of entry for approximately 40 percent of the 400,000 enslaved Africans brought to British North America; it has been likened to Ellis Island, the 19th-century reception point for immigrants in New York City.

Surry County, North Carolina <=SEP=> Surry County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 73,673. Its county seat is Dobson, and its largest city is Mount Airy.Surry county comprises the Mount Airy, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, NC Combined Statistical Area.

The Carolinas <=SEP=> The Carolinas are the U.S. states of North Carolina and South Carolina, considered collectively. Combining North Carolina's population of 9,848,060 and South Carolina's of 4,774,839, the Carolinas have a population of 14,622,899 as of 2013. If the Carolinas were a single state of the United States, it would be the fifth most populous state, behind California, Texas, Florida, and New York.

U.S. Route 64 in North Carolina <=SEP=> U.S. Route 64 (US 64) is the longest numbered route in the U.S. state of North Carolina, running 604 miles (972 km) from the Tennessee state line to the Outer Banks. The route passes through the westernmost municipality in the state, Murphy, and one of the most easternmost municipalities, Manteo, making US 64 a symbolic representation of the phrase "from Murphy to Manteo" which is used to refer to the expanse of the state.

U.S. Route 701 <=SEP=> U.S. Route 701 (US 701) is a spur of US 1 in the U.S. states of South Carolina and North Carolina. The U.S. Highway runs 171.45 miles (275.92 km) from US 17 and US 17 Alternate in Georgetown, South Carolina north to US 301, North Carolina Highway 96 (NC 96), and Interstate 95 (I-95) near Four Oaks, North Carolina. US 701 serves the Pee Dee region of South Carolina and the southern and central portions of Eastern North Carolina.

USS North Carolina (BB-55) <=SEP=> USS North Carolina (BB-55) was the lead ship of North Carolina-class battleships and the fourth warship in the U.S. Navy to be named in honor of the State of North Carolina. She was the first newly constructed American battleship to enter service during World War II, and took part in every major naval offensive in the Pacific Theater of Operations; her 15 battle stars made her the most highly decorated American battleship of World War II.

United States presidential election in South Carolina, 2004 <=SEP=> The 2004 United States presidential election in South Carolina took place on November 2, 2004 throughout all 50 states and D.C., which was part of the 2004 United States presidential election. Voters chose 8 representatives, or electors to the Electoral College, who voted for President and Vice President.South Carolina was won by incumbent President George W. Bush by a 17.1% margin of victory.

University of North Carolina <=SEP=> The University of North Carolina is a multi-campus public university system composed of all 16 of North Carolina's public universities, as well as the NC School of Science and Mathematics, the nation's first public residential high school for gifted students.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <=SEP=> The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, also known as UNC, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina, or simply Carolina, is a coeducational public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. North Carolina was one of the original eight Public Ivy schools that are claimed to provide an Ivy League experience for a public schooling price.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte <=SEP=> The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, also known as UNC Charlotte, UNCC, or Charlotte, is a public research university located in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro <=SEP=> The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG), also known as UNC Greensboro, is a public  liberal arts and research university in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States and is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina system. However, UNCG, like all members of the UNC system, is a stand-alone university and awards its own degrees.

University of South Carolina <=SEP=> The University of South Carolina (also referred to as USC, SC, South Carolina, or simply Carolina) is a public, co-educational research university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States, with seven satellite campuses. Its campus covers over 359 acres (145 ha) in downtown Columbia not far from the South Carolina State House.

Upstate South Carolina <=SEP=> The Upstate is the region in the westernmost part of South Carolina, United States, also known as the Upcountry, which is the historical term. Although loosely defined among locals, the general definition includes the ten counties of the commerce-rich I-85 corridor in the northwest corner of South Carolina. The region's population was 1,438,550 as of 2013.  Situated between Atlanta and Charlotte, the Upstate is the fastest-growing region of South Carolina.

Wake County, North Carolina <=SEP=> Wake County is a county in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 900,993, making it North Carolina's second-most populated county. Its county seat is Raleigh, which is also the state capital.Wake County is part of the Research Triangle metropolitan region, which encompasses the cities of Raleigh and Durham, the towns of Cary and Chapel Hill, and their surrounding suburban areas.

Western North Carolina <=SEP=> Western North Carolina (often abbreviated as WNC) is the region of North Carolina which includes the Appalachian Mountains, thus it is often known geographically as the state's Mountain Region. It contains the highest mountains in the Eastern United States. Western North Carolina is sometimes included with upstate South Carolina as the "Western Carolinas", which is also counted as a single media market.