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Wing in the region of North Carolina is a town located in United States - some 347 mi or ( 558 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Wing is now 07:26 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Asheville, Burnsville, Estatoe, Gastonia, and Green Mountain. When in this area, you might want to check out Asheville . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Wing ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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WD4AM MacMartin BA-1K Broadcast AM Transmitter Part 2 Operation Backhawk
Way back in the hills of Tennessee WD4AM Mike & John N2XD are working on a MacMartin AM transmitter. This is the second trip one more trip and the MacMartin will have a new home. A very special thanks ..
DT's Blue Ridge Java Coffee Shop and Cafe
If you're looking for great food and good times, Dt's Blue Ridge Java Cafe and Coffee Shop has what you're looking for located on Lower street downtown Spruce Pine. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee, iced cof ..
Gem Mountain Gem Mining
If you are looking to satisfy your craving for adventure, look no further then to Gem Mountain Gemstone Mine in Spruce Pine. Gem Mountain shares the rich history and tradition of mining at every visit ..
Ridges of Gages Branch
Views of the Ridges of Gages Branch in Bakersville, NC ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Penland School of Crafts
The Penland School of Crafts (usually called simply "Penland") is a center for craft education located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, about 50 miles from Asheville. The school was founded in the 1920s in the isolated mountain town of Penland, North Carolina. In 1923, Lucy Morgan, a schoolteacher who had recently learned to weave, created an association to teach the craft to local women as a way to give them a source of income.
Located at 35.94 -82.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
WTOE
WTOE is a radio station broadcasting a Classic Hits format. Licensed to Spruce Pine, North Carolina, USA, it serves the area. The station is currently owned by Mountain Valley Media.
Located at 35.91 -82.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Spruce Pine Mining District
The Spruce Pine Mining District is a swath of the valley of the North Toe River in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northwestern North Carolina that is home to one of the richest deposits of gems and minerals in the world. Mined for its mica, kaolin, quartz and feldspar, the district provides much of the raw materials used in plumbing fixtures. Spruce Pine district is one of the largest suppliers of high-purity quartz, which is used in the manufacture of silicon chips.
Located at 35.94 -82.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Mitchell County, North Carolina
Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The county is home to the "Mineral City of the World", Spruce Pine and Roan Mountain which includes the world's largest natural rhododendron garden, and the longest stretch of grassy bald in the Appalachian range. Throughout the year such festivals as North Carolina Mineral and Gem Festival and North Carolina Rhododendron Festival bring many people to the area. As of 2000, the population was 15,687.
Located at 36.01 -82.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Mitchell jail fire
On Friday, May 3, 2002, a fire broke out at the Mitchell County jail in Bakersville, North Carolina. Bakersville is located east of Asheville, North Carolina, and has a population of less than 500. The jail, built in the 1950s, held 17 inmates; some were serving time for misdemeanors and others were awaiting trial on felonies. Jailer Diane Greene smelled smoke and called for help around 10:05 p.m.
Located at 36.01 -82.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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