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Kings Mountain's mural portrays a Revolutionary War-era mountain scene.

Murals tell the Piedmont’s history

Posted on December 21, 2011
Categories: Catawba, Chester, Cleveland, Gallery, Gaston, Gastonia, Hickory, Iredell, Lancaster, Salisbury Tags: Arts

Photographer Nancy Pierce created this photo gallery of some of the murals found in many of the small towns and cities throughout the Charlotte region. Some were 1976 U.S. Bicentennial projects; others are just a few years old: Kings Mountain: This mural in the Cleveland County town of Kings Mountain was completed in June 2000 by […]

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Shober Bridge near Salisbury's Historic District, was the path for General Stoneman's raid on the City of Salisbury in 1865.

Historic Salisbury

Posted on May 26, 2011
Categories: Gallery, General News, Rowan, Salisbury Tags: Architecture, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, History, PLANNING, Social Well-Being, Urban Design

The City of Salisbury has had great success as a community in preserving its past. These photos highlight some examples of the many treasures in its commercial center and historic neighborhoods. Read related article on this site. Photographs by Nancy Pierce

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Eagle Point Nature Preserve, Rowan County

Environment Gallery

Posted on July 23, 2010
Categories: Cabarrus, Chester, Concord, Gallery, General News, Rowan Tags: ENVIRONMENT
Apple Baking Company President Matt DeBoer, on the Apple Ugglies production line - Rowan Co.

Economy Gallery

Posted on July 23, 2010
Categories: Catawba, Charlotte, Gallery, Hickory, Mecklenburg, Rowan Tags: ECONOMY

Photos by Nancy Pierce

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