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With 78 of 100 North Carolina counties designated as rural (shown in green in the map below) our state can’t afford to neglect the needs of rural communities. Our rural counties include some of the most beautiful areas in the nation, drawing visitors from around the world. They are home to many of North Carolina’s […]