Archive for Land Preservation

The Low-Down on The Commercial Real Estate Market and the Raleigh Area

Jul 27, 2012 Comments Off

Commercial Real Estate in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill The Triangle region of North Carolina is widely considered one of the fastest growing and continuously thriving economies in the United States. Made up of the geographic triangle formed by Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, the Triangle also consists of a number of fast growing towns [...]

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Grandfather Mountain becomes first state attraction certified for the NC GreenTravel Initiative

May 30, 2012 Comments Off

Grandfather Mountain today became the first attraction to join and become certified to the NC GreenTravel Initiative, a program that recognizes state travel-related businesses that employ healthy environmental practices. The N.C. Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach – in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Tourism at East Carolina University and the Division of Tourism, [...]

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Scientists report new clue to fate of Roanoke Lost Colony

May 07, 2012 Comments Off

A new look at a 425-year-old map has yielded a tantalizing clue about the fate of the Lost Colony, the settlers who disappeared from North Carolina’s Roanoke Island in the late 16th century. Experts from the First Colony Foundation and the British Museum in London discussed their findings Thursday at a scholarly meeting on the [...]

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Development of Shoals Creek Farm Village in North Carolina

Apr 20, 2012 Comments Off

Development of Shoals Creek Farm Village in North Carolina, a Fully Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Artisian Community. Shoals will be established as an intentional pedestrian community just outside Murphy, North Carolina complete with alternative renewable energy production, preserved green spaces, farming, wildlife habitats, spring fed ponds, educational retreat center, recreation, service centers, wellness center and more. [...]

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