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| North Carolina Facts |
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The first English child born in America was born in Roanoke, North Carolina in 1587. Her name was Virginia Dare. |
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The World War II battleship 'North Carolina' is permanently berthed on the Cape Fear River at Wilmington. She was saved from the scrap heap in the 1960's by public subscription, including donations of dimes by schoolchildren. |
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Harker's Island, North Carolina hosts the annual Core Sound Decoy Festival in December. |
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