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110%er [5776]
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Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 8:40 AM
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Can't think of anything good about that place.
North Carolina's proudest moment apparently is two guys from out of town playing with their airplane at a North Carolina beach during a weekend about a hundred years ago. How lame is that?
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Tiger Titan [49905]
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Vinegar based barbecue ...
Sep 19, 2013, 8:42 AM
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... it makes up for a lot of bad things.
Also, Whitewater Falls is, alas, across the state line.
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Ultimate Tiger [34895]
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What about Carolina girls? Nah, Clemson girls are better.***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:02 AM
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Tiger Titan [49905]
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Sundays only: Us itinerant preachers gotta work!***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:08 AM
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Ultimate Tiger [34895]
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What about RevDodd, he's in North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 9:09 AM
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He's no Billy Graham (also from North Carolina), but he's
pretty good. Just kidding Rev!
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Tiger Titan [49905]
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My salvation was founded in the forge of Clemson...
Sep 19, 2013, 9:10 AM
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...it's just tested daily up here!
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Orange Immortal [64225]
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Blue Ridge Parkway is nice in the Fall***
Sep 19, 2013, 8:44 AM
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Orange Blooded [3258]
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Yea, Pisgah Forest and Hendersonville apples.***
Sep 19, 2013, 1:08 PM
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TigerNet HOFer [134584]
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NASCAR
Sep 19, 2013, 8:48 AM
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some say...
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110%er [6101]
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Re: Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 8:48 AM
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CU Medallion [18213]
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Mt Mitchell, Appalachian Trail, Outer Banks
Sep 19, 2013, 8:51 AM
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You just have to ignore the elitist scum known as Tarheels and Dookies.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [103009]
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One of my high school sweethearts lives there.
Sep 19, 2013, 8:56 AM
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She was/is one of the most kind an gentle women I've ever known. She behaved like an adult even back when we were children.
It doesn't matter what they look like when they are 25 for they all turn out to be toothless old hags in the end! 
Since she is my age (61) I'd say no. There's nothing there worth having.
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Rival Killer [2946]
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I was going to ask for pics until I read the last line***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:38 AM
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Standout [305]
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Varsity [104]
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Re: Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 9:01 AM
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I biked 1000+ miles last Thur-Sun which included a trip to Mt Mitchell on the BRP - absolutely freaking gorgeous. Also, rode the "Moonshiner 28" which is partly in NC - and it was the REASON that I went there from Bama. So yes - I can't wait until I retire and get to enjoy even more of that beautiful country.
You need to get out more.
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TigerNet Elite [69837]
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The only good thing coming out of North Carolina....
Sep 19, 2013, 9:02 AM
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is Interstate 85. 
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TigerNet Elite [70347]
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Apples***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:05 AM
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Oculus Spirit [40782]
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Barbecue***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:07 AM
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Paw Warrior [4889]
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The Smokey Mountains.***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:10 AM
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Solid Orange [1340]
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I think Texas Pete is made in Winston-Salem...
Sep 19, 2013, 9:10 AM
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Only thing that jumps to mind...
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Tiger Titan [49905]
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Also the home of Krispy Kreme...***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:12 AM
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Solid Orange [1340]
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Ooooh great call....
Sep 19, 2013, 9:35 AM
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Good thing I don't have to go to W-S to get either! Lived there for awhile right after I graduated...not my favorite place in the world to put it mildly...
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Solid Orange [1340]
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Oh, and pretty good moonshine too.***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:11 AM
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Scout Team [185]
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The mountains. Love, love, love the mountains. Beautiful.****
Sep 19, 2013, 9:11 AM
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Ring of Honor [26353]
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Chimney Rock / Lake Lure area is beautiful
Sep 19, 2013, 9:12 AM
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Also the Biltmore House
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Varsity [104]
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Re: Chimney Rock / Lake Lure area is beautiful
Sep 19, 2013, 9:13 AM
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Rode thru both (twice) on Friday - agree on how beautiful that area is.
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Virtuoso [656]
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Commissioner [1268]
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Beer.
Sep 19, 2013, 9:16 AM
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Asheville has lot of breweries and is quickly becoming the beer capitol of the east coast.
I like beer, I like Asheville, so NC has got that.
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Orange Blooded [4787]
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fontana's nice.
Sep 19, 2013, 9:16 AM
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and spent a lot of my formative years on the grandparents farm in the hendersonville/edneyville area.
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Clemson Icon [27773]
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I was going to say my sister and her brood in Charlotte...
Sep 19, 2013, 9:19 AM
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...then I remembered most are Tar Hole grads and fans. Thus, other than Clemson grads and fans in the state, you may be on to something....lol
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [105932]
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Coming from someone in California? LOL!***
Sep 19, 2013, 9:31 AM
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [101589]
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Well they do have mudslides, earthquakes, wildfires, and
Sep 19, 2013, 9:37 AM
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more treehuggers than you can shake a stick at.
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Clemson Icon [27773]
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No offense to our brethren Tigers in California, but I've
Sep 19, 2013, 9:49 AM
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sort of enjoyed the west coast space cadet attitudes over the years...especially those that begin with, "Like wow, dude...Duh...Like what's haaaaappnin', Man...Surf's up, yuk, yuk...Like let's rip one...." A language and style of their own! lol
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TigerNet Champion [117416]
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you can get sushi at dodgers games hartins which makes sense
Sep 19, 2013, 9:52 AM
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seeing as asia owns most of california.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [105932]
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And Mexico owns the rest***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:03 AM
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TigerNet Champion [117416]
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someone has to clean up the mess after the earthquake.***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:04 AM
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [105932]
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I know it won't happen, but that post should be
Sep 19, 2013, 10:05 AM
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HOF, it's brilliant but subtle.
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [101589]
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TigerNet Champion [117416]
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All-Time Great [88767]
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Asheville and the mountains are gorgeous, and the other
Sep 19, 2013, 9:33 AM
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side with the Outerbanks.
Also the BBQ.
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Campus Hero [13644]
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They is some good moonshine made up in them
Sep 19, 2013, 9:37 AM
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hills.
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Letterman [284]
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Re: Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 9:39 AM
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Plenty, and they all trump anything that a place like Los Angeles might boast
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1st Rounder [616]
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Lots of things...
Sep 19, 2013, 9:41 AM
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Beer: Great breweries in Asheville and the Raleigh-Durham area
BBQ: the NC vinegar-based style is what it's most known for and is delicious
Krispy Kreme: 'nuff said
Pepsi: personally, I prefer Coke though
Outdoor activities: fantastic beaches, great scenery and hiking in the mnts along with some other nice parks sprinkled through the state
Sweet potatoes: the US's largest producer
College Basketball: the college basketball products in this state play at a consistently high level and the population gets up for the games
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Orange Blooded [2462]
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Yeah, NC BBQ is good stuff
Sep 19, 2013, 10:40 AM
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Spent about 10 years up in NC, and about 10 down in SC.
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CU Guru [1497]
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Yes! Everything West of I-26 is fantastic. Probably one of
Sep 19, 2013, 9:43 AM
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my favorite parts of the US. You can have everything East of it.
Although they do have a few nice beach spots also, but not really worth the trip.
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Orange Blooded [2587]
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Billy Graham
Sep 19, 2013, 9:55 AM
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need I say more?
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Orange Blooded [2394]
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.....but then you have Franklin, the son.
Sep 19, 2013, 9:56 AM
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Campus Hero [13551]
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The Appalachian Mountains and the Outer Banks***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:08 AM
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CU Guru [1071]
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You must mean outside of Western NC... if so, point
Sep 19, 2013, 10:17 AM
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taken. I have spent as much of my adult life as possible in Jackson, Macon and Transylvania counties. Love it up here and - even though I was born and raised deep in the Lowcountry - don't plan on leaving.
The only things I don't like about WNC are the bad tomato/ketchup barbecue and the difficulty getting fresh-picked SC oysters (everybody up here wants to sell me bland, rubbery Gulf Coast crap). During football season, I am able to get my old crew to bring up a few bags of Bulls Bay oysters and a few pounds of Williamsburg Co. pepper-and-vinegar barbecue from Scott's or Brown's (a lot like that Down East stuff, Rev., but better).
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Orange Blooded [2190]
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Scott's bbq is where it's at***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:31 AM
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Letterman [257]
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The only good thing coming out of North Carolina...
Sep 19, 2013, 10:19 AM
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Was me in 1957...
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CU Guru [1251]
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Re: Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 10:19 AM
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Yes
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [105932]
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^^^Best answer***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:31 AM
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TigerNet Champion [117416]
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it's short
Sep 19, 2013, 10:33 AM
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bob should feel at home with it.
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Orange Blooded [3788]
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Lots of good beer in Asheville***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:34 AM
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110%er [7011]
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Re: Any redeeming qualities in the state of North Carolina?
Sep 19, 2013, 10:35 AM
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When my Dad got to the Officer's Club at Fort Bragg, April 20, 1945 and my Mom was waiting there to greet him. Still have his debarkation notice from New York and the telegram he sent Mom on when and where to meet him.
38 Months in 8 campaigns on the front lines and not a visible scratch, but what we know as PTSD plagued him for many years.
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All-Pro [658]
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My Family is North Carolina ACC. I'm the Clemson "oddball"
Sep 19, 2013, 10:46 AM
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My grandfather taught at Duke. My parents met at Duke and got married in the chapel. My Uncle went to NCST, Aunt and her husband to UNC. Another cousin went to Wake.
Hard to hate the state, just the teams.
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Ring of Honor [21103]
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Tread lightly brother.
Sep 19, 2013, 10:50 AM
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I'm a Tiger, but I do realize that the state of SC holds the armpit of the south!!
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Wade Hampton Country Club in Cashiers ....***
Sep 19, 2013, 10:55 AM
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Orange Blooded [3258]
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Yea.....great.......and an ego boosting golf course.
Sep 19, 2013, 1:13 PM
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.......but scenic!
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Starter [290]
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Kispy Kreme?
Sep 19, 2013, 1:29 PM
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Headquarters in Winston-Salem
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