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North Carolina
Krispy Kreme , an international chain of doughnut stores , was started in North Carolina ; the company 's headquarters are in Winston - Salem . Pepsi - Cola was first produced in 1898 in New Bern . A regional soft drink , Cheerwine , was created and is still based in the city of Salisbury . Despite its name , the hot sauce Texas Pete was created in North Carolina ; its headquarters are also in Winston - Salem . The Hardee 's fast - food chain was started in Rocky Mount . Another fast - food chain , Bojangles ' , was started in Charlotte , and has its corporate headquarters there . A popular North Carolina restaurant chain is Golden Corral . Started in 1973 , the chain was founded in Fayetteville , with headquarters located in Raleigh . Popular pickle brand Mount Olive Pickle Company was founded in Mount Olive in 1926 . Fast casual burger chain Hwy 55 Burgers , Shakes & Fries also makes its home in Mount Olive . Cook Out , a popular fast - food chain featuring burgers , hot dogs , and milkshakes in a wide variety of flavors , was founded in Greensboro in 1989 and has begun expanding outside of North Carolina . In 2013 , Southern Living named Durham -- Chapel Hill the South 's `` Tastiest City . ''
Climate of North Carolina
In 1996 , Hurricane Fran made landfall in North Carolina . As a category 3 hurricane , Fran caused a great deal of damage , mainly through winds . Fran 's maximum sustained wind speeds were 115 miles per hour ( 185 km / h ) , while North Carolina 's coast saw surges of 8 feet ( 2.4 m ) to 12 feet ( 3.7 m ) above sea level . The amount of damage caused by Fran ranged from $1.275 to $2 billion in North Carolina .
North Carolina
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Climate of the United States
In winter , the Pacific Northwest ( especially coastal districts and other areas west , i.e. on the prevailing windward side , of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges ) , experiences a mostly overcast , wet and cool climate , but without severe cold like that found in the interior northern U.S. ( i.e. Minnesota / North Dakota ) . At lower elevations , winter precipitation falls mostly as rain . However , snow does occur even at the lowest elevations , primarily when Pacific moisture interacts with cold air intruding into the Pacific Northwest from western Canada ( i.e. Alberta and interior British Columbia ) . In Seattle , WA and Portland , OR , winter - season snowfall varies greatly from one winter season to the next ; in Seattle , the average winter - season snowfall is about 7 inches . In January 1950 ( also the coldest January and winter month in Seattle history ) , Seattle received an unprecedented monthly snowfall of over 57 inches . Summers in the Pacific Northwest are generally cool , especially along the coastline . The Great Basin and Columbia Plateau ( the Intermontane Plateaus ) are arid or semiarid regions , with high summer temperatures in the 90s to occasionally over 100 at lower elevations ( e.g. at Boise , ID ) , with annual precipitation averaging less than 15 inches ( 380 mm ) as a result of the rain shadow of the Sierra Nevada and Cascades. ( citation needed ) . Both coastal and interior areas of Oregon and Washington , and southern Idaho , have a wet - winter , dry - summer precipitation pattern , but traveling eastward into Montana and Wyoming , this transitions progressively toward relatively drier winters and a May and eventually June precipitation maximum , the latter characteristic of the Northern Plains and much of the upper Midwest ( i.e. both Dakotas , Nebraska , Iowa and Minnesota ) .
Climate of Africa
Additionally , snow regularly falls in the Atlas Mountains in the Maghreb . Snowfall is also a regular occurrence at Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania .
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque averages around 9 inches of snow per winter , and experiences several accumulating snow events each season . Locations in the Northeast Heights and Eastern Foothills tend to receive more snowfall due to each region 's higher elevation and proximity to the mountains . The city was one of several in the region experiencing a severe winter storm on December 28 -- 30 , 2006 , with locations in Albuquerque receiving between 10.5 and 26 inches ( 27 and 66 cm ) of snow . More recently , a major winter storm in late February 2015 dropped up to a foot ( 30 cm ) of snow on most of the city .
North Carolina
Transportation systems in North Carolina consist of air , water , road , rail , and public transportation including intercity rail via Amtrak and light rail in Charlotte . North Carolina has the second - largest state highway system in the country as well as the largest ferry system on the east coast .
North Carolina
Currently , the rapid influx of northerners and immigrants from Latin America is steadily increasing ethnic and religious diversity : the number of Roman Catholics and Jews in the state has increased , as well as general religious diversity . The second - largest Protestant denomination in North Carolina after Baptist traditions is Methodism , which is strong in the northern Piedmont , especially in populous Guilford County . There are also a substantial number of Quakers in Guilford County and northeastern North Carolina . Many universities and colleges in the state have been founded on religious traditions , and some currently maintain that affiliation , including :
Climate of the Arctic
During all seasons , the strongest average winds are found in the North - Atlantic seas , Baffin Bay , and Bering and Chukchi Seas , where cyclone activity is most common . On the Atlantic side , the winds are strongest in winter , averaging 7 to 12 m / s ( 25 to 43 km / h , 16 to 27 mph ) , and weakest in summer , averaging 5 to 7 m / s ( 18 to 25 km / h , 11 to 16 mph ) . On the Pacific side they average 6 to 9 m / s ( 22 to 32 km / h , 13 to 20 mph ) year round . Maximum wind speeds in the Atlantic region can approach 50 m / s ( 180 km / h , 110 mph ) in winter ( Przybylak 2003 ) .
The impact of geography on colonial America
The New England region is located further north and it has longer winters and the coldest weather among the three regions . Summer is mild and short . The growing season is short .
Climate of the United Kingdom
On average the warmest winter temperatures occur on the south and west coasts , however , warm temperatures occasionally occur due to a foehn wind warming up downwind after the crossing the mountains . Temperatures in these areas can rise to 15 ° C ( 59 ° F ) in winter on rare occasions This is a particularly notable event in northern Scotland , mainly Aberdeenshire , where these high temperatures can occur in midwinter when the sun only reaches about 10 ° above the horizon .
North Carolina
As of 2010 , 89.66 % ( 7,750,904 ) of North Carolina residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language , while 6.93 % ( 598,756 ) spoke Spanish , 0.32 % ( 27,310 ) French , 0.27 % ( 23,204 ) German , and Chinese ( which includes Mandarin ) was spoken as a main language by 0.27 % ( 23,072 ) of the population over the age of five . In total , 10.34 % ( 893,735 ) of North Carolina 's population age 5 and older spoke a mother language other than English . North Carolina is also home to a spectrum of different dialects of Southern American English and Appalachian English .
Climate of North Dakota
North Dakota is far from major sources of moisture and is in the transition zone between the moist East and the semi-arid West , as precipitation and humidity decrease from east to west . Annual average precipitation across the state ranges from around 14 in ( 35.6 cm ) in the west to 22 in ( 55.9 cm ) in the east . Snow is the main form of precipitation from November through March , while rain is the most common the rest of the year . It has snowed in North Dakota during every month except July and August .
Polistes carolina
P. carolina is most commonly found in the eastern United States from Nebraska to Texas and along the Atlantic coast from New York to Florida . It has also been recorded as an adventitious species in Ontario , Canada , and was introduced to Bermuda .
North Carolina
Top 15 Non-English Languages Spoken in North Carolina Language Percentage of population ( as of 2010 ) Spanish 6.93 % French 0.32 % German 0.27 % Chinese ( including Mandarin ) 0.27 % Vietnamese 0.24 % Arabic 0.17 % Korean 0.16 % Tagalog 0.13 % Hindi 0.12 % Gujarati , Russian , and Hmong ( tied ) 0.11 % Italian and Japanese ( tied ) 0.08 % Cherokee 0.01 %
Climate of North Dakota
Spring is a time of major transition in North Dakota . Early spring commonly sees snowstorms , but by late spring as temperatures begin to moderate the state can experience tornado outbreaks , a risk which diminishes but does not cease through the summer and into the fall as North Dakota lies at the northern edge of Tornado Alley . Springtime flooding is a relatively common event in the Red River Valley , due to the river flowing north into Canada . The spring melt and the eventual runoff typically begins earlier in the southern part of the valley than in the northern part . The most destructive flooding in eastern North Dakota occurred in 1997 , which caused extensive damage to Grand Forks .
South Africa
The high Drakensberg mountains , which form the south - eastern escarpment of the Highveld , offer limited skiing opportunities in winter . The coldest place on mainland South Africa is Sutherland in the western Roggeveld Mountains , where midwinter temperatures can reach as low as − 15 ° C ( 5 ° F ) . The Prince Edward Islands have colder average annual temperatures , but Sutherland has colder extremes . The deep interior of mainland South Africa has the hottest temperatures : a temperature of 51.7 ° C ( 125.06 ° F ) was recorded in 1948 in the Northern Cape Kalahari near Upington , but this temperature is unofficial and was not recorded with standard equipment , the official highest temperature is 48.8 ° C ( 119.84 ° F ) at Vioolsdrif in January 1993 .
Climate of the United Kingdom
Towards the later part of the season the weather usually stabilises with less wind , less precipitation and lower temperatures . This change is particularly pronounced near the coasts mainly because the Atlantic ocean is often at its coldest during this time after being cooled throughout the autumn and the winter . The early part of winter however is often unsettled and stormy ; often the wettest and windiest time of the year . Snow
Climate of North Carolina
84 mm ) 43 inches ( 1,100 mm ) Greensboro 3.3 inches ( 84 mm ) 3.3 inches ( 84 mm ) 3.8 inches ( 97 mm ) 3.2 inches ( 81 mm ) 3.6 inches ( 91 mm ) 3.8 inches ( 97 mm ) 4.4 inches ( 110 mm ) 4.1 inches ( 100 mm ) 3.3 inches ( 84 mm ) 3.4 inches ( 86 mm ) 2.9 inches ( 74 mm ) 3.2 inches ( 81 mm ) 42.3 inches ( 1,070 mm ) Raleigh 3.5 inches ( 89 mm ) 3.5 inches ( 89 mm ) 3.7 inches ( 94 mm ) 2.8 inches ( 71 mm ) 3.8 inches ( 97 mm ) 3.6 inches ( 91 mm ) 4.4 inches ( 110 mm ) 4.4 inches ( 110 mm ) 3.1 inches ( 79 mm ) 3 inches ( 76 mm ) 2.9 inches ( 74 mm ) 3.1 inches ( 79 mm ) 41.8 inches ( 1,060 mm ) Wilmington 3.6 inches ( 91 mm ) 3.5 inches ( 89 mm ) 4.3 inches ( 110 mm ) 2.9 inches ( 74 mm ) 4.3 inches ( 110 mm ) 5.4 inches ( 140 mm ) 7.9 inches ( 200 mm ) 7 inches ( 180 mm ) 5.6 inches ( 140 mm ) 3.3 inches ( 84 mm ) 3.3 inches ( 84 mm ) 3.5 inches ( 89 mm ) 55 inches ( 1,400 mm )
Climate of the United States
The northern half of the Great Plains ( Nebraska northward ) , northern Midwest , Great Lakes , and New England states have a humid continental climate . Here there are four distinct seasons , with warm to hot summers , and cold and often - snowy winters . Average daily high temperatures range from 10 ° F ( − 12 ° C ) s ( in North Dakota , and central and northern Minnesota ) to 30 ° F ( − 1 ° C ) s in winter to 70 to 80 ° F ( 21 to 27 ° C ) s in summer , while overnight lows range from below 0 ° F ( − 18 ° C ) in winter ( in North Dakota and much of Minnesota ) to 50 to 60 ° F ( 10 to 16 ° C ) s in summer . In the New England states , precipitation is evenly distributed around the year , with a slight late fall - early winter ( November -- December ) maximum along the New England coast from Boston , MA northward due to intense early - winter storms . In the Great Lakes states , cold Arctic air in winter crossing the relatively warmer lake waters can result in frequent and sometimes very heavy `` lake effect '' snow , especially on the eastern and southern shores of the Great Lakes ( for example , in western Michigan 's Lower Peninsula and in the Buffalo , NY area ) . Cities in this area include Minneapolis , MN , Omaha , NE , Sioux Falls , SD , Fargo , Chicago , Cleveland , Buffalo , Albany , Boston , Concord , Augusta , Maine . As one travels from east to west across Nebraska , South Dakota and North Dakota , average annual precipitation steadily decreases , and the westernmost counties of these states have a semi-arid climate , with about or just over 15 inches of precipitation per year , on average ( see climate data for Williston , ND , Rapid City , SD and Scottsbluff , NE ) .
Geography of Florida
Snow in Florida is a rare occurrence , especially on the peninsula . During the Great Blizzard of 1899 , Florida experienced blizzard conditions ; the Tampa Bay area had `` gulf - effect '' snow , similar to lake - effect snow in the Great Lakes region . During the 1899 blizzard was the only time the temperature in Florida is known to have fallen below 0 degrees Fahrenheit ( − 18 ° C ) . The most widespread snowfall in Florida history occurred on January 19 , 1977 , when snow fell over much of the state , with flurries as far south as Homestead. Snow flurries also fell on Miami Beach for the only time in recorded history . A hard freeze in 2003 brought `` ocean - effect '' snow flurries to the Atlantic coast as far south as Cape Canaveral . The 1993 Superstorm brought blizzard conditions to the panhandle , while heavy rain and tornadoes beset the peninsula . The storm is believed to have been similar in composition to a hurricane , some Gulf coast regions even seeing storm surges of six feet or more . More recently , traces of snow and sleet fell across central and southern Florida during a hard freeze event in January , 2010 . There was some slight accumulation north of the I - 4 corridor , mostly in the form of sleet .
North Carolina
The United States Census Bureau estimates that the population of North Carolina was 10,146,788 on July 1 , 2016 , a 6.4 % increase since the 2010 Census . Of the people residing in North Carolina , 58.5 % were born in North Carolina , 33.1 % were born in another US state , 1.0 % were born in Puerto Rico , U.S. Island areas , or born abroad to American parent ( s ) , and 7.4 % were born in another country .
North Carolina
Based on American Community Survey 2010 - 2014 data , North Carolina 's median household income was $46,693 . It ranked forty - first out of fifty states plus the District of Columbia for median household income . North Carolina had the fourteenth highest poverty rate in the nation at 17.6 % . 13 % of families were below the poverty line .
Eastern Himalaya
In the valleys of Rangeet , Teesta , and Chumbi most precipitation during winter takes the form of snowfall. Snow accumulation in the valleys greatly reduces the area 's wintertime temperature . The northeast monsoon is the predominant feature of the Eastern Himalayan region 's weather , while on the southern slopes cold season precipitation is more important .
North Carolina
North Carolina has a growing passenger rail system with Amtrak serving most major cities . Charlotte is also home to North Carolina 's only light rail system known as the Lynx .
North Carolina
Golf is a popular summertime leisure activity , and North Carolina has hosted several important professional golf tournaments . Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst has hosted a PGA Championship , Ryder Cup , two U.S. Opens , and one U.S. Women 's Open . The Wells Fargo Championship is a regular stop on the PGA Tour and is held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte , while the Wyndham Championship is played annually in Greensboro at Sedgefield Country Club .
North America
Stretching from the East Coast to eastern North Dakota , and stretching down to Kansas , is the continental - humid climate featuring intense seasons , with a large amount of annual precipitation , with places like New York City averaging 50 inches ( 1,300 mm ) . Starting at the southern border of the continental - humid climate and stretching to the Gulf of Mexico ( whilst encompassing the eastern half of Texas ) is the subtropical climate . This area has the wettest cities in the contiguous U.S. with annual precipitation reaching 67 inches ( 1,700 mm ) in Mobile , Alabama . Stretching from the borders of the continental humid and subtropical climates , and going west to the Cascades Sierra Nevada , south to the southern tip of durango , north to the border with tundra climate , the steppe / desert climate is the driest climate in the U.S.
Gun laws in North Carolina
North Carolina is a Common Law State . Appearing in a public place , armed with a firearm , may be an affray at common law depending on the circumstances . In State v. Robert S. Huntley ( 1843 ) , it was ruled , in part :
Climate of the United Kingdom
Mean winter temperatures in the UK are most influenced by proximity to the sea . The coldest areas are the mountains of Wales and northern England , and inland areas of Scotland , averaging − 3.6 to 2.3 ° C ( 25.5 to 36.1 ° F ) . Coastal areas , particularly those in the south and west , experience the mildest winters , on average 5 to 8.7 ° C ( 41.0 to 47.7 ° F ) . Hardiness zones in the UK are high , ranging from zone 7 in the Scottish Highlands , the Pennines and Snowdonia , to zone 10 on the Isles of Scilly . Most of the UK lies in zones 8 or 9 . In zone 7 , the average lowest temperature each year is between − 17.7 and − 12.3 ° C ( 0.1 and 9.9 ° F ) , and in zone 10 , this figure is between − 1.1 and 4.4 ° C ( 30.0 and 39.9 ° F ) .
Geography of Illinois
Snowfall averages 30 inches ( 760 mm ) in the north and 10 inches ( 250 mm ) in the south , although the actual snowfalls vary greatly by year . In some years , southern Illinois receives very little snowfall , and may never get typical winter weather .
North Carolina
North Carolina residents , like those of other Southern states , since the colonial era have historically been overwhelmingly Protestant , first Anglican , then Baptist and Methodist . By the late 19th century , the largest Protestant denomination was the Baptist . After the Civil War , black Baptists were not allowed in white churches , due to segregation , and set up their own independent congregations . Black Baptists went on to develop their own state and national associations , to be free of white supervision .
Climate of Salt Lake City
The airport also averages 61 inches ( 155 cm ) of snow in a year , which is more than most Great Plains and Mid-Atlantic locations . However , bench locations near the mountains receive substantially more , reaching 80 to 100 in ( 200 to 255 cm ) annually . The four ski resorts located in Big and Little Cottonwood each average more than 500 '' of snow per year . These high snowfall totals can be credited to the lake effect , in which snow storms passing over the Great Salt Lake are amplified by the warm waters of the lake . The lake effect is usually strongest from mid-fall through mid-winter , when lake waters are warmer and land temperatures are cold enough to support snow .
Climate of the United Kingdom
Snow falls intermittently and mainly affects northern and eastern areas , high ground in Wales and especially the mountains of Scotland , where there is often enough snow lying to permit skiing at some of the five Scottish ski resorts . These resorts usually operate between December and April , depending on the snowfall . Frequently in the mountains potent depressions may move in from the north in the form of ' polar lows ' , introducing heavy snow and often blizzard - like conditions to parts of the United Kingdom , particularly Scotland . Blizzards have become rarer in the 21st century , although much of England was affected by one on 30 January 2003 . During periods of light winds and high pressure frost and fog can become a problem and can pose a major hazard for drivers on the roads .
Atlanta
Typical of the southeastern U.S. , Atlanta receives abundant rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year , though spring and early fall are markedly drier . The average annual rainfall is 50.2 inches ( 1,280 mm ) , while snowfall is typically light at around 2.1 inches ( 5.3 cm ) per year . The heaviest single snowfall occurred on January 23 , 1940 , with around 10 inches ( 25 cm ) of snow . However , ice storms usually cause more problems than snowfall does , the most severe occurring on January 7 , 1973 . Tornadoes are rare in the city itself , but the March 14 , 2008 EF2 tornado damaged prominent structures in downtown Atlanta .
North Carolina
Located in Jacksonville , Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune , combined with nearby bases Marine Corps Air Station ( MCAS ) Cherry Point , MCAS New River , Camp Geiger , Camp Johnson , Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay , makes up the largest concentration of Marines and sailors in the world . MCAS Cherry Point is home of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing . Located in Goldsboro , Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is home of the 4th Fighter Wing and 916th Air Refueling Wing . One of the busiest air stations in the United States Coast Guard is located at the Coast Guard Air Station in Elizabeth City . Also stationed in North Carolina is the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point in Southport .
North Carolina
After the Spanish in the 16th century , the first permanent European settlers of North Carolina were English colonists who migrated south from Virginia . The latter had grown rapidly and land was less available . Nathaniel Batts was documented as one of the first of these Virginian migrants . He settled south of the Chowan River and east of the Great Dismal Swamp in 1655 . By 1663 , this northeastern area of the Province of Carolina , known as the Albemarle Settlements , was undergoing full - scale English settlement . During the same period , the English monarch Charles II gave the province to the Lords Proprietors , a group of noblemen who had helped restore Charles to the throne in 1660 . The new province of `` Carolina '' was named in honor and memory of King Charles I ( Latin : Carolus ) . In 1712 , North Carolina became a separate colony . Except for the Earl Granville holdings , it became a royal colony seventeen years later . A large revolt happened in the state in 1711 known as Cary 's Rebellion .
Atlantic Ocean
The Gulf Stream and its northern extension towards Europe , the North Atlantic Drift is thought to have at least some influence on climate . For example , the Gulf Stream helps moderate winter temperatures along the coastline of southeastern North America , keeping it warmer in winter along the coast than inland areas . The Gulf Stream also keeps extreme temperatures from occurring on the Florida Peninsula . In the higher latitudes , the North Atlantic Drift , warms the atmosphere over the oceans , keeping the British Isles and north - western Europe mild and cloudy , and not severely cold in winter like other locations at the same high latitude . The cold water currents contribute to heavy fog off the coast of eastern Canada ( the Grand Banks of Newfoundland area ) and Africa 's north - western coast . In general , winds transport moisture and air over land areas .