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Here in Concord, NC, we went through a major change when Cannon Mills closed, but we are starting to see a shift to a different economy. The old facility has been demolished and David Murdock, one of the so-called "evil rich", is building the North Carolina Research Campus in its place, exchanging textiles for biotech and R&D.

Also, for better or worse, Altria (Phillip Morris) is going to close their Concord plant soon. It is rare to meet anyone from the area who didn't work at either Cannon Mills or Phillip Morris.

No matter what happens here, there will always be NASCAR! That's one area industry that won't be going to China...I hope!

No matter what happens here, there will always be NASCAR! That's one area industry that won't be going to China...I hope!

Joe Gibbs will be racing Toyotas next year.

32 posted on 09/03/2007 7:20:51 AM PDT by frithguild (The Freepers moved as a group, like a school of sharks sweeping toward an unaware and unarmed victim)

No matter what happens here, there will always be NASCAR! That's one area industry that won't be going to China...I hope!

Joe Gibbs will be racing Toyotas next year.

33 posted on 09/03/2007 7:20:58 AM PDT by frithguild (The Freepers moved as a group, like a school of sharks sweeping toward an unaware and unarmed victim)