Stony Mountain Vineyards
Nestled in the Uwharrie Mountains near Albemarle, NC, this winery has an awesome view of the mountains and great wines ranging from sweet to dry.
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Morrow Mountain State Park,NC
Morrow Mountain State Park near Albemarle,NC. See the view from the mountain,the museum,the lake,and some deer walking along the side of the road.
Uwharrie Mountains Wine Trail | NC Weekend | UNC-TV
Several wineries call North Carolina's Uwharrie Mountains home, each serving their own unique creations amid beautiful scenery.
McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks
Located in Thurmond, North Carolina.
Stanly County, North Carolina
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Quality Inn Asheboro - Asheboro Hotels, North Carolina
Quality Inn Asheboro2Asheboro,North Carolina Within US Travel Directory The Quality Inn hotel is located less than six miles from the North Carolina Zoo and the American Classic Motorcycle Company.
It is minutes away from area attractions like the Richard Petty Museum, Randolph Community College and Seagrove Pottery.
Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rockingham Dragway are 80.
5 km away.
The hotel is walking distance from the mall, several shops and a variety of restaurants.
Hotel services and amenities include free continental breakfast, free wireless high-speed Internet access, free local calls, free coffee and seasonal outdoor pool.
Business travelers can access copy and fax services.
In addition to standard amenities, all rooms come equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, coffee makers, desks, irons and ironing boards.
Ample parking for cars and buses are located on the property for guest convenience.
This is a pet-friendly hotel and a nightly fee is required.
Quality Inn Asheboro - Asheboro Hotels, North Carolina
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Historic Georgian Residence in Charlottesville, Virginia
Presented by Frank Hardy Sotheby's International Realty
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Located on one of Charlottesville's most coveted and quiet streets, this magnificent Georgian sits on an almost 2 acre level lot. Built in 1949, the spacious newly painted brick home with slate roof has retained all of its original character. Covering three levels of living space, and the possibility of a 4th, the home has both formal and informal living spaces. The gracious home has been renovated, restored and updated, and the entire interior painted in Farrow and Ball hues. First floor features three historic wood burning fireplaces, full home antique and designer lighting replacement, formal living room, family room and first floor master bedroom. Second floor has four additional bedrooms all with ensuite baths. Walk-out Lower level has beautiful Wormy Chestnut paneling, built in cabinets, wet bar and powder room. This historic property sits on an immaculate lot with many specimen trees. The property has been extensively refined, complete with new Gunnite pool featuring blue stone coping. An impressive home less than a mile from the University of Virginia.
Property ID: PSS7M7
Legendary Historic Estate in Villanova, Pennsylvania
Presented by Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
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As the verdant heart of Ardrossan, Col. Robert Montgomery's legendary 750-acre estate on Philadelphia's Main Line, Albermarle is a property like no other. Its fascinating history as the center for the Montgomery family's equestrian pursuits epitomizes the Main Line's Golden Age. Its transition into a magnificent residence with guest houses, party barn and clock-tower office continues its legacy as world-class property. Surrounded by conservancy land, Albermarle underwent a meticulous renovation supervised by top architects and artisans to become a very private, very sophisticated country estate designed for fine living, entertaining and recreation. Its landscaping and hardscaping are breathtaking, shaping the vistas and gardens that enhance the property in every direction all year long.
Property ID: ML2D62
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Corn Grows In Stanly County
Living and cycling around Stanly County, North Carolina and the Uwharries. It's comrades, cycling, and music.
Charlottesville Inside-Out: Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation, ParadeRest Virginia
Charlottesville Inside-Out: The Blue Ridge Tunnel
This week we learn about the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation, whose mission is to restore and preserve the Claudius Crozet Blue Ridge Tunnel as a valuable historical asset and recreational destination for both Nelson and Augusta counties in Virginia.
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Then we feature ParadeRest of Virginia. An organization that provides local service men and women with free tickets to shows and sporting events. as well as sponsoring recreational and educational activities.
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The Inn at Crossroads
The Inn at the Crossroads Bed and Breakfast is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Originally a working tavern, the Inn has been welcoming travelers since it opened in 1820. The Inn is under 15 minutes from Jefferson’s Monticello, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, the University of Virginia and downtown Charlottesville’s restaurants and shops.
Centered in Charlottesville’s tasting room triangle. You can walk or take a one minute drive from your room to Pippin Hill Vineyard, Albemarle Ciderworks and Loving Cup Organic Vineyard.
The Inn is on the National Historic Register and designated as a Virginia Landmark reminding us that simplicity is solemn and quality is never to be spared. .
Because of the remarkable preservation and attention to detail, the Inn gives guests a modern glimpse of how early 19th century taverns were built and operated while incorporating gracious accommodations
There is a 1785 Anglican Church on the property serving as the owner’s quarters and the original kitchen, now a guest cottage.
The downstairs of the cottage is a living room.
Upstairs is a bedroom, bathroom and a private deck.
Each of the five rooms in the main Inn is well appointed and comfortable, modern yet historic. Each room and the cottage have king or queen sized beds, private baths and individually controlled heat and air-conditioning for your comfort.
After your restful evening you will enjoy a hearty and delicious modern rendition of a traditional Virginia Country Breakfast, featuring fresh local produce, locally roasted coffee and locally sourced breakfast meats.
Whether seeking a respite from city life or simply looking to enjoy a romantic retreat, the Inn at the Crossroads will whisk you away from your responsibilities if not only for a brief stay and leave you wanting to return for your next visit.
Private Waterfront Estate with Majestic Grounds in White Stone, Virginia
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Property ID: 3FJVQ8
North Carolina | Wikipedia audio article
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North Carolina
00:01:15 1 History
00:10:56 1.1 Native Americans, lost colonies, and permanent settlement
00:15:04 1.2 Colonial period and Revolutionary War
00:21:04 1.3 Antebellum period
00:24:39 1.4 American Civil War
00:28:14 2 Geography
00:31:02 2.1 Flora and fauna
00:31:10 2.2 Climate
00:33:14 3 Demographics
00:33:57 3.1 Ethnicity
00:34:48 3.2 Languages
00:35:52 3.3 Religion
00:38:29 3.4 Most populous counties
00:38:54 3.5 Major cities
00:39:21 3.6 Largest combined statistical areas
00:40:10 4 Economy
00:43:15 5 Transportation
00:44:09 6 Government and politics
00:46:53 7 Education
00:47:02 7.1 Primary and secondary education
00:48:16 7.2 Colleges and universities
00:50:09 8 Media
00:50:17 9 Sports
00:53:27 10 Tourism
00:56:11 11 Recreation
00:57:51 12 Arts and culture
00:59:04 12.1 Music
01:02:48 12.2 Shopping
01:03:48 12.3 Cuisine and agriculture
01:08:05 12.4 Ships named for the state
01:08:43 12.5 State parks
01:09:02 12.6 State symbols
01:11:23 12.7 Armed forces installations
01:12:34 13 See also
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North Carolina ( (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It 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 U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City.The state has a wide range of elevations, from sea level on the coast to 6,684 feet (2,037 m) at Mount Mitchell, the highest point in North America east of the Mississippi River. The climate of the coastal plains is strongly influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the state falls in the humid subtropical climate zone. More than 300 miles (500 km) from the coast, the western, mountainous part of the state has a subtropical highland climate.
In 2018, North Carolina was ranked number one on Forbes' Best States for Business ranking for a second year in a row.
Thomas Jefferson | Wikipedia audio article
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Thomas Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson (April 13, [O.S. April 2] 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and later served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. Previously, he had been elected the second Vice President of the United States, serving under John Adams from 1797 to 1801. He was a proponent of democracy, republicanism, and individual rights motivating American colonists to break from Great Britain and form a new nation; he produced formative documents and decisions at both the state and national level.
Jefferson was mainly of English ancestry, born and educated in colonial Virginia. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and briefly practiced law, with the largest number of his cases concerning land ownership claims. During the American Revolution, he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration, drafted the law for religious freedom as a Virginia legislator, and served as a wartime governor (1779–1781). He became the United States Minister to France in May 1785, and subsequently the nation's first Secretary of State in 1790–1793 under President George Washington. Jefferson and James Madison organized the Democratic-Republican Party to oppose the Federalist Party during the formation of the First Party System. With Madison, he anonymously wrote the controversial Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions in 1798–1799, which sought to strengthen states' rights by nullifying the federal Alien and Sedition Acts.
As President, Jefferson pursued the nation's shipping and trade interests against Barbary pirates and aggressive British trade policies. He also organized the Louisiana Purchase, almost doubling the country's territory. As a result of peace negotiations with France, his administration reduced military forces. He was reelected in 1804. Jefferson's second term was beset with difficulties at home, including the trial of former Vice President Aaron Burr. American foreign trade was diminished when Jefferson implemented the Embargo Act of 1807, responding to British threats to U.S. shipping. In 1803, Jefferson began a controversial process of Indian tribe removal to the newly organized Louisiana Territory, and he signed the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves in 1807.
Jefferson, while primarily a planter, lawyer and politician, mastered many disciplines, which ranged from surveying and mathematics to horticulture and mechanics. He was an architect in the classical tradition. Jefferson's keen interest in religion and philosophy led to his presidency of the American Philosophical Society; he shunned organized religion but was influenced by both Christianity and deism. A philologist, Jefferson knew several languages. He was a prolific letter writer and corresponded with many prominent people. His only full-length book is Notes on the State of Virginia (1785), considered perhaps the most important American book published before 1800. After retiring from public office, Jefferson founded the University of Virginia.
Although regarded as a leading spokesman for democracy and republicanism in the era of the Enlightenment, Jefferson's historical legacy is mixed. Some modern scholarship has been critical of Jefferson's private life, pointing out the contradiction between his ownership of the large numbers of slaves that worked his plantations and his famous declaration that all men are created equal. Another point of controversy stems from the evidence that after his wife Martha died in 1782, Jefferson fathered children with Martha's half-sister, Sally Hemings, who was his slave. Nonetheless, presidential scholars and historians generally praise his public achievements, including his advocacy of religious freedom and tolerance in Virginia. Jefferson continues to rank highly among U.S. presidents.
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University of Virginia | Wikipedia audio article
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University of Virginia
00:02:26 1 History
00:02:34 1.1 1800s
00:09:46 1.2 1900s
00:15:20 1.3 2000s
00:18:02 2 Grounds
00:18:28 2.1 Academical Village
00:23:44 2.2 Libraries
00:25:21 2.3 Other areas
00:27:26 2.4 Student housing
00:29:08 3 Organization and administration
00:32:26 4 Academics
00:33:33 4.1 Research
00:36:13 4.2 Innovation
00:37:42 4.3 Rankings
00:39:17 4.4 Other recognition
00:40:38 4.5 Admissions and financial aid
00:42:46 5 Student life
00:43:18 5.1 Student-faculty interaction and connections
00:44:59 5.2 Global citizenship initiatives
00:46:54 5.3 Student leadership opportunities
00:47:52 5.4 Secret societies
00:48:26 5.5 Honor system
00:49:37 5.6 Student activities
00:52:36 5.7 Greek life
00:53:50 5.8 Transportation
00:55:00 6 Athletics
00:57:20 6.1 Championships
00:58:37 6.2 Rivalries
01:01:47 6.3 Sponsorship
01:02:03 7 People
01:02:12 7.1 Faculty
01:04:12 7.2 Alumni
01:07:39 8 See also
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The University of Virginia (U.Va. or UVA) is a public research university in Charlottesville, Virginia. The flagship university of Virginia, it is also a World Heritage site of the United States. It was founded in 1819 by Declaration of Independence author and former President Thomas Jefferson. UVA is known for its historic foundations, student-run honor code, and secret societies.
The original governing Board of Visitors included Jefferson, James Madison, and James Monroe. Monroe was the sitting President of the United States at the time of its foundation and earlier Presidents Jefferson and Madison were UVA's first two rectors. Jefferson conceived and designed the original courses of study and Academical Village. As the first elected member to the research-driven Association of American Universities in the American South, since 1904, it remains the only AAU member in Virginia. The university is classified as a Research University with Very High Research by the Carnegie Foundation. Its recent research efforts have been recognized by such scientific media as the journal Science, which credited UVA faculty with two of the top ten global breakthroughs of 2015. UVA faculty and alumni have also founded a large number of companies, such as Reddit, that produce more than $1.6 trillion in annual revenue, equivalent to the 10th-largest economy in the world.UVA offers 121 majors across the eight undergraduate and three professional schools. The historic 1,682-acre (2.6 sq mi; 680.7 ha) campus is internationally protected by UNESCO and has been ranked as one of the most beautiful collegiate grounds in the country. UVA additionally maintains 2,913 acres southeast of the city, at Morven Farm. The university also manages the College at Wise in Southwest Virginia, and until 1972 operated George Mason University and the University of Mary Washington in Northern Virginia.
Virginia student athletes compete in 27 collegiate sports and the Cavaliers lead the Atlantic Coast Conference in men's team NCAA championships with 18, additionally placing second in women's national titles with seven. UVA was awarded the men's Capital One Cup in 2015 after fielding the top overall men's athletics program in the nation.