The state of North Carolina, located on the Atlantic Seaboard, is nicknamed the Tar Heel State. Its capital is Raleigh, and it ratified the Constitution in 1840, making it the twelfth state to do so. It was important in both the Revolution and the Civil War. It was home to the Regulator Movement in the 1760s, which was a catalyst to the War for Independence. It was the second to last state to secede from the Union during the Civil War, doing so in May of 1861.
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Coalition for Drug Abuse Prevention
CDAP, the Coalition for Drug Abuse Prevention, is a non-profit organization working to reduce alcohol and drug problems through community prevention efforts.
http://www.cdap.org/
The official site of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety hosts the information about the highway patrol. Here they publish road conditions, career information, and teenage driving information, along with job opportunities and a message from the commander.
http://www.nccrimecontrol.org/Index2.cfm?a=000003,000014
Lost Pets of Western North Carolina
The Lost Pets of Western North Carolina helps people find their beloved pets. If you have seen a lost and confused animal in North Carolina, you can submit a sighting to this website. Concerned pet owners can also search for pets on this website and reunite with their beloved creatures.
http://www.lostpetswnc.org
Provides race schedules and ticket information on this track racing circuit in Concord, North Carolina. Known to be the home of the Coca-Cola 600 and the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, formerly The Winston.
http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com
The official website of the state provides a message from the governor, a list of government officials and how to contact them, and online services including tax payments, automobile registrations, and the state's "do not call" list. The site is available in Spanish as well as English.
http://www.nc.gov
The state organization of business and commerce reports on pertinent news, has a section about membership which offers online application to the chamber, and offers various publications.
http://www.ncchamber.net/
North Carolina Department of Justice
The official site of the state attorney general consists of press releases, consumer alerts, information for seniors, and sections about the divisions of the office. Also on the site is a message from the lawman as well as his profile.
http://www.ncdoj.com/
The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
This site allows online filing for unemployment and quarterly tax and wage reports. It also offers opportunities for job seekers, possible leads for employers, and tax credit details.
http://www.ncesc.com/
Information and travel guide for a long string of barrier islands off the North Carolinian coast. Includes local business directory, hotels and accommodations index, restaurant and diner directory, sights and attractions, upcoming events, and an interactive map with driving directions.
http://www.outerbanks.org
The official tourism office maintains this site, which contains pictures and descriptions of the state's mountains, coastal towns and villages, and resorts, as well as contests and travel guides for the state.
http://www.visitnc.com/
