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Film productions across North Carolina generated more than $302 million in direct in-state spending in 2024, the state announced Monday. For 2024, the state welcomed more than 55 productions ...

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, Spruce Pine, North Carolina ... Pine holds the key to sustaining the rapid pace of technological innovation. However, the industry must remain vigilant ...