North
Carolina Magazine
Index for November 1999
C
o v e r S t o r y
Manufacturing's
Metamorphosis
'Computer
scientist' is the fastest-growing job category in
North Carolina, a sign that the transition from
traditional, labor-intensive manufacturing to
skilled-labor careers is succeeding.
E
x e c u t i v e P r o f i l e
Class Act
Charlie
Greene, founder and president of Classic Gallery
in High Point, modestly says his achievements are
all due to luck, but his friends disagree.
Health Care
The Alt.
Med. Doctor Will See You Now
With
Americans spending $27 billion a year out of
pocket on nontraditional therapies like
acupuncture, chiropractic and homeopathy,
insurance companies are beginning to cover trips
to alternative medicine practitioners in their
health plans.
Industry
Profile
Driving the Economy
North
Carolina's $15 billion retail auto industry
continues to flourish as a major employer and
community stalwart
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