North Carolina

North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina to the south, Georgia to the southwest, and Tennessee to the west. The state is the 28th-largest and 9th-most populous of the United States. Along with South Carolina, it makes up the Carolinas region of the East Coast. At the 2020 census, the state had a population of 10,439,388. Raleigh is the state's capital and Charlotte is its most populous city. The Charlotte metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 2,805,115 in 2023, is the most populous metropolitan area in North Carolina, the 22nd-most populous in the United States, and the largest banking center in the nation after New York City. The Research Triangle, with an estimated population of 2,368,947 in 2023, is the second-most populous combined metropolitan area in the state, 31st-most populous in the United States, and is home to the largest research park in the United States, Research Triangle Park.
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Some of the key events about North Carolina

  • 1711
    Hundreds of settlers were killed in the Tuscarora War, one of the bloodiest conflicts between Native Americans and colonists in North Carolina's history
  • 1776
    Cherokee attacks on frontier settlements resulted in numerous deaths and the destruction of many homesteads
  • 1789
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the oldest public university in the United States, was founded
  • 1861
    North Carolina seceded from the Union, joining the Confederate States of America during the Civil War
  • 1898
    A violent coup d'état in Wilmington overthrew the elected local government and killed many African Americans
  • 1903
    The first successful powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight took place at Kitty Hawk
  • 1929
    The Great Depression hit North Carolina hard, causing widespread poverty and economic distress
  • 1937
    The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was officially established, preserving vast areas of natural beauty
  • 1954
    Hurricane Hazel devastated the North Carolina coast, causing significant loss of life and property damage
  • 1956
    The Research Triangle Park, one of the largest research parks in the world, was established
  • 1960
    The Greensboro sit-ins began, marking a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement
  • 1972
    A mine explosion in Farmington killed 38 coal miners
  • 1984
    Michael Jordan led the University of North Carolina basketball team to an NCAA championship
  • 1989
    Hurricane Hugo caused extensive damage to the state, particularly in the Charlotte area
  • 1996
    The Carolina Hurricanes NHL team was established, bringing professional ice hockey to the state
  • 1996
    Hurricane Fran made landfall, resulting in billions of dollars in damage and multiple fatalities
  • 2005
    The North Carolina Museum of Art opened its new 127,000-square-foot West Building
  • 2015
    North Carolina became the first state to connect every classroom to high-speed broadband
  • 2018
    Hurricane Florence caused catastrophic flooding and damage across the state, leading to dozens of deaths and billions in economic losses
  • 2020
    North Carolina's Research Triangle region was ranked as the second-best place for tech jobs in the U.S.

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North Carolina shows unexpected shifts in recent election results

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North Carolina election results show surprising shift in voter behavior

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State lawmakers challenge recent voter decisions across America

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North Carolina's Supreme Court race stays undecided as counting continues

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North Carolina power shift: Republicans push major changes before new officials start

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Top NC election official demands state leader take back risky election comments

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Last-minute power shift: North Carolina lawmakers push unexpected changes

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Last-minute power shift proposal shakes North Carolina political landscape

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NC judge asks for new count as Supreme Court race ends with tiny gap

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NC Supreme Court race takes unexpected turn as final votes get counted

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North Carolina election shows unexpected mix of red and blue results

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North Carolina shows unexpected shifts in recent election results

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NC Supreme Court race turns into nail-biter as final votes get counted

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Nationwide racist texts spark major federal probe ahead of inauguration

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Record-breaking numbers: How Americans showed up at voting stations this year

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Trump beats Harris: Economy and immigration concerns drive unexpected voter shifts

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Trump declares win before final count in tight race with Harris

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North Carolina election results show surprising shift in voter behavior

North Carolina election results show surprising shift in voter behavior

Republican turn-out in North Carolina reached new heights while Democratic numbers dropped in presidential race. **Donald Trump** secured his third win in this swing-state with wider margins than last time

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Late-night vote count shows unexpected turn in presidential race

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First election night results bring no surprise in traditional red-blue states

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US voters rush to polls as early numbers hint at possible new record

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North Carolina picks new governor: Working-class conservative faces attorney general

North Carolina picks new governor: Working-class conservative faces attorney general

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Society, Politics • November 5 2024 , 11:29 PM  •  205 views
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