North Carolina communities often take pride in their heritage and culture, and now five of them are being recognized by First Lady Michelle Obama with the Preserve America Community designation.  Asheboro, Hendersonville, Hillsborough, Waxhaw and Transylvania County have earned the designation by demonstrating that they protect and celebrate their heritage, use historic resources for economic development and community revitalization, and encourage residents and visitors to experience local historic resources through education and historic tourism programs.

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