by John Wynne | Apr 24, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Located in the Appalachian Mountains, Jackson County has a population of over 40,000 residents. The county seat is Sylva, but the largest town is Cullowhee. A portion of the Qualla Boundary Indian reservation is located in the county. Jackson is also the site of...
by John Wynne | Apr 16, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Carteret County is a coastal county, part of the Crystal Coast. The county seat is Beaufort. Carteret is the strongest Republican county in eastern North Carolina. This is due not only to the affluence of many of those who own beach property, but because the county is...
by John Wynne | Apr 16, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography |
Guilford County, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is the third largest county in the state. As of 2010, Guilford had a population of 488,406. The county seat is Greensboro; the city of High Point is located in the southwestern corner of the...
by John Wynne | Apr 16, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Located on the South Carolina border, Anson is agricultural, rural, and predominantly African American. As of 2010, there were 26,948 residents. The county seat is Wadesboro. Historically, cotton played a role in the economic development of the county. Due to its...
by John Wynne | Apr 10, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Iredell County is located north of Charlotte; it had a population of 159,437 as of 2010. The county seat is Statesville, but the largest town is Mooresville, in the southern part of the county. From Wikipedia: [Iredell County] is a major hub of NASCAR racing, with...
by John Wynne | Apr 8, 2013 | Carolina Strategic Analysis, Features, NC Political Geography
Richmond County is located in south-central North Carolina in the Sandhills region, on the South Carolina border. The county seat is Rockingham. The population in 2010 was 46,639. The county seat of Rockingham is known for being the location of the Rockingham...
