In Western North Carolina, rockhounds have plenty of opportunities to dig for gems, if they don’t mind getting a little dirty, and maybe a little wet.

[piano intro] - Next on North Carolina Weekend, join us from Old Fort as we celebrate summertime fun in the mountains. We'll ride trains, roller coasters, try gem mining and even go underground.

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PHILIPSBURG -- The Granite County sheriff's department Thursday released the name of a man killed in a cave-in at the Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine near Philipsburg. Richard Bangert, 52, of Lewiston ...

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