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Branson keeps growing as Titanic joins lineup

BRANSON, Mo. - The bow of the Titanic rears above...museum built to resemble the ship is part of Branson's efforts to continue growing by widening...wholesome country music and crooners. Branson is adding more upscale shopping, family...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/04/02/liv_74598.shtml
Life & style
Entertainment variety keeps 'em coming back to Branson

BRANSON, Mo. -- Seven million tourists visit Branson each year, making this tiny town in the Ozarks (population...leisure destinations in the country. Just as astounding as Branson's ability to attract so many people is its success in...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2004/07/11/liv_421803.shtml
Life & style
Getting the holdouts to try Branson

BRANSON, Mo. - Tourism officials in Branson are focusing on a new group of potential visitors known as...the country. But of the estimated 7 million people who go to Branson each year, 80 percent are repeat visitors. "Our loyal visitors...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2005/04/10/liv_449845.shtml
Life & style
Theme parks provide hot summer fun in Branson

Branson, Mo., offers plenty of country music...s time to have some fun outdoors, and Branson offers a good-sized heapin' of opportunity...Outdoor Drama has opened its 42nd season in Branson. The drama is based on Harold Bell Wright's...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2001/05/20/ent_314100.shtml
Things to Do
Branson losing bit of country

BRANSON, Mo. - It will remain an oasis of country...the first celebrity to put his name on a Branson theater - marks a time of change for this...finalshow of the season will be Tuesday. "Branson is bigger than any two or three entertainers...

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Metro
Virgin's Richard Branson touts "revitalized" music sales effort

SAN FRANCISCO -- Richard Branson's ambitious plans for rejuvenating...dispenses CDs and DVDs, 24-hours a day. Branson, chief executive of Virgin companies...Wednesday to promote the changes. Branson hopes to boost sales by tapping into...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/12/05/bus_388445.shtml
Business
Virgin's Richard Branson touts "revitalized" music sales effort

SAN FRANCISCO -- Richard Branson's ambitious plans for rejuvenating...dispenses CDs and DVDs, 24-hours a day. Branson, chief executive of Virgin companies...Wednesday to promote the changes. Branson hopes to boost sales by tapping into...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2003/12/05/mus_388627.shtml
Music
Branson to give $3 billion for energy

...YORK - British business mogul Richard Branson on Thursday pledged to invest about...environment for future generations. Mr. Branson, the billionaire behind the multi-platform...parents and they from their parents," Mr. Branson said at a news conference, with Mr...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2006/09/22/bus_97639.shtml
Business
Branson after record

...British billionaire Sir Richard Branson is back in the business of chasing speed...medic, and 23-year-old son, Sam. Branson said he's preparing with champion sailors...I realized I couldn't resist," Branson said of the call he got a few week ago...

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Other sports
Branson Dean Roof

AUGUSTA - Matthew Lance and Sharon Bush Roof of North Augusta are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Branson Dean, born January 7, 2008 at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta.

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Births