Beulah Louise Henry, inventor - creator of approximately 110 inventions and nearly 50 patents during her life, including writing machines, a vacuum freezer, and sound equipment
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Top 10 Famous and Notable People Born in North Carolina
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Edward R. Murrow, news anchor/journalist - pioneer of television broadcast journalism and critic of Joseph McCarty, contributing to the downfall of his "Red Scare"
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Dolley Madison, former U.S. first lady
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Julianne Moore, actress - popular entertainer
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Richard Petty, NASCAR driver - holds seven championship victories in the sport
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Andy Griffith, actor/producer/singer/writer - popular entertainer
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Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR driver - holds seven championship victories in the sport
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Levi Coffin, abolitionist/businessman - nicknamed the "President of the Underground Railway" he aided the escape of thousands of slaves to freedom and raised funds to help them build new lives
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Caleb Bradham, pharmacist/inventor - creator of Pepsi Cola
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George Clinton, singer/songwriter/producer - innovator of the funk music genre
