Roanoke Times
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DATE: TUESDAY, December 27, 1994                   TAG: 9412280006
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THE CHARLOTTE CONNECTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK?

In the Roanoke Valley, dial 981-0100. In the New River Valley, dial 382-0200. Then press CATS (or 2287). We'll let you know the results in a couple weeks, if we haven't moved to either Washington or Charlotte by then.

Come next season, which NFL team will you be rooting for?

1. Washington Redskins.

2. Carolina Panthers.

3. Both the Redskins and the Panthers equally.

4. Some other team.

Of the two cities, which one do you think Western Virginia has more in common with, in terms of business or economic connections?

1. Washington.

2. Charlotte.

3. Both equally.

Of the two cities, which one do you have more in common with, in terms of personal connections, such as family and friends?

1. Washington.

2. Charlotte.

3. Both equally.

Do you believe that the Carolina Panthers will cause you to feel more closely connected with Charlotte, even if you don't go to the games?

1. Yes.

2. No.

3. Don't know.

Got other thoughts on the carolina connection?

Then write us at Carolina Connection, c/o the features department, Roanoke Times & World-News, P.O. Box 2491, Roanoke, Va. 24010. Please be sure to include your name, address and phone number. We'll publish some of your letters in several weeks.