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27282
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In the spring of 1969, blackbirds, cowbirds, and common grackles flew in from Canada and occupied Scotland Neck. The birds became a menace for the townspeople and drew tourists. Scotland Neck residents tried pouring water on the birds and making noise, but the birds stayed until one day in 1970 when they left of their own accord.
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Durham City Council revised two city-wide laws at Monday night's meeting. The first concerns allowing bow hunting of deer within the city limits, citing concerns over Lyme disease, crop damage, and automobile-deer accidents as reasons for the change. The council also clarified language about panhandling ordinances within the city though the practice remains illegal.
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The author reviews the past week's budgetary decisions by the State Legislature. Cuts to programs for tobacco use prevention, alcohol abuse treatment facilities, and funds to the Coastal Resources Commission were just some of the programs receiving far less funding under the Republican led government.
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The state of North Carolina owns the Umstead Research Farm near Butner. The Department of Homeland Security is considering 240 acres there for its new $450 million Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility. Should the facility be built, scientists will study some of the world's most contagious and potentially lethal diseases. Sorg discusses public reaction.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 30, July 2008,
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Durham plans to curb global warming through its proposed Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Local Action Plan. Plans to reduce emissions by 2030 are detailed. The plan is described as aggressive, but doable. One of the major challenges will be to reduce emissions as the population increases with the city’s 25% expected growth over the time period.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 27, July 2007,
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27893
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UNC could overhaul or scrap the new wastewater treatment system at its Bingham Facility. The facility experienced several chemical leaks and discharges within the past year. Neighbors of the facility repeated told UNC their concerns about the facility’s environmental impact. The university may lose a federal grant and be fined by the state for the leaks. Neighbors are concerned about the quality of their water after leaks.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 13, March 2010,
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The Food Safety Modernization Act is the most sweeping overhaul of the American food system since the 1930s. The new law regulates and inspects more tightly farms and food processors in hopes of reducing food-borne illnesses which kill over 5,000 people a year and sicken thousands more. Sorg discusses how the law affects small farms.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 2, Jan 2011,
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27908
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Children’s University in Chapel Hill has closed amid financial troubles. The owner, Lisa, McEntyre, is accused of not paying teacher’s salaries and has been investigated by the NC Employment Security Commission and the state Division of Child Development. Teachers, employees, and parents discuss their shock and anger at the closing and how they are trying to get their money back in court.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 16, April 2010,
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Since 1983, the INDY has honored social activists who have made the Triangle a more just and compassionate place. This year's awards winners include those who advocate for the homeless, those who work with the seriously mental ill individuals, those who work for firearms control, those who work to protect agricultural workers from abuse, and those whom protest against North Carolina's regressive policies.
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Since 1984, Clean Water for North Carolina has built alliances with disadvantaged communities, which lack the power and influence of lobbyists and lawmakers. Their latest concern: fracking and its economic, social, and environmental costs.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 3, Jan 2012,
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Governor Pat McCrory and Secretary of Transportation Tony Tata have proposed distinguishing immigrants without full citizenship be issued pink drivers licenses. Individuals affected are largely protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act who were born in the country and working toward citizenship. State republicans and democrats are split on the issue, with Republicans supporting licenses emblazoned in pink and stating \"no lawful status\" while Democrats argue this will lead to discrimination.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 30 Issue 10, March 2013,
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Through a loophole in a recently passed law, internet gambling is legal. Since then, sweepstakes cafes have been popping up in low-income areas across the Triangle. They most often open where minorities make up the majority of the population and are near places such as pawn shops and check-cashing businesses. Many are concerned about this loophole and the group these businesses target. A map is included showing all of the locations in the Triangle area where these cafes are located with census statistics on the population in each area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 8, February 2010,
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13.Committee to Save the Lakewood Y by Sorg, Lisa Independent Weekly Vol. 24 Issue 47, November 2007
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The Committee to Save the Lakewood Y in Durham is the winner of a 2007 Indy Citizen Award. When plans were announced that the branch of the YMCA would be closed due to financial problems, the neighborhood residents took action. The branch is an inclusive place where socio-economic status and race never mattered and has been a staple of the local community. The committee is concerned that losing the YMCA and its programs will have a negative effect of the neighborhood and could lead to a decline in this inner-city neighborhood.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 47, November 2007,
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On their 20th anniversary, Durham coffee business Counter Culture Coffee discusses its business ideals and coffee bean roasting process.
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After a year in court, the Green and Libertarian parties are still fighting over the process for being listed as a third party on the ballot. The court case has been sent to trial and it will start in March. The parities sued the State Board of Elections saying the state’s ballot access laws were unconstitutional. The specifics of how a party gets listed on the ballot and the arguments of the two parties and the state are detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 6, February 2008,
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