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Originally Posted by wilsonmw04
Having spent 10 years in WNC, I didn't hear about FIRST until i moved to Virginia in 2006. What I can say is that there is a large economic barrier to FRC development in that area. In short, it is rather poor. I am pleased to see that my alma mater, Western Carolina University, is activity working on building the FIRST community in the region. They are focusing on FLL atm. I think it is a great place to start. It's going to take a concerted effort to penetrate the mountains of WNC.
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My mom's side of the family grew up near Hendersonville growing apples. (The land is still in the family.) Silicon Valley it ain't, but if there's one thing they've got loads of it's determination. I've got hope.
(And who knows, if/when South Carolina goes districts that would be a pretty enticing third event!)