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A.T. plates pass $1 million milestone

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Wednesday, June 10, 2015

out atplateIt’s official: North Carolina Appalachian Trail license plates sales have crossed the $1 million mark.

“Support from the purchase of these plates funds projects that would not otherwise occur — both on-the-ground A.T. projects and essential administrative needs in our Asheville office, which will increase our capacity to sustain the Trail into the future,” said Morgan Sommerville, ATC regional director. 

For each North Carolina A.T. plate, the ATC received $20. It grants the money to organizations that help fulfill the ATC’s mission in North Carolina, giving out $30,000 in 2015 alone. 

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