NC WEEKEND | Vineyards on the Scuppernong | UNC-TV
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Columbia NC Fireworks_12Oct2013
October 12, 2013 Fireworks in Columbia, North Carolina at Scuppernong River Festival. Filmed from a canoe.
The Scuppernong River festival 2018
Ray Turner and The Jill At Scuppernong River
Festival in Columbia NC. Miss North Carolina.
Enoree River Winery - Newberry County, South Carolina
You’ll love this nice vineyard tucked in the countryside just outside of Columbia. In a very relaxing and beautiful setting, the vineyard and peacefulness of the surrounding trees with help set the mood for a memorable wine tasting experience. Richard and Laura LaBarre planted their vineyard roots here about 10 years ago. The vineyard estate has about eight acres of Carlos and Noble Muscadine. Since then, they’ve added Lenoir vines (aka Black Spanish) as well as Herbemont. The vineyard has a bit of a Texas connection as they told us that they had originally gotten their Black Spanish cuttings from Texas' oldest vineyard at the Val Verde Winery. We knew that there was something that instinctively led us here! The winery has been operational for about eight years and serves wines made from locally sourced fruit as well as from grapes sourced out of state. Your tasting will include a good selection of whites and reds. They actually have a nice chardonnay to start off with that is clean, crisp, and unoaked with a bit of a lavender taste! The Amber-Daze is a great summer time sweet blend to sip and enjoy on the porch. The Carlos Muscadine has notes of peaches and vanilla. The Naked Noble Muscadine is a red wine made without the skins, offering a nice sweet and pleasant sipping treat. Do check out their Strawberry wine! It's quite delicious with all the natural flavors you would expect in fresh strawberry fruit. This place is well worth the country drive so stop by and enjoy the gracious company, the views and the wines.
enoreeriverwinery.com
Pixie grapes: Table-top vineyard
Imagine being a vineyard owner in just a few square feet! With the new Pixie Grapes, you can. These tiny grape vines come in four tasty varieties and will amaze your house guests. Great conversation plants and easy to grow. One of the Lazy Landscaper's faves.
South Carolina Farmer's Market
What's fresh for the fall season? Amanda McNulty takes a look at some veggies you may want to add to your holiday meal.
Hugh Weathers S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture
Hugh Weathers, S.C. Commissioner of Agriculture speaks to the Community Health Charities of South Carolina Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, January 21 at Embassy Suites in Columbia.
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.