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23261
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Republican Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown seeks to redistribute wealth to lower-wealth counties. Sorg examines the various opinions of Democratic and Republican locals alike.
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23272
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North Carolina Railroad Company has forced Triangle Transit to reconfigure part of its proposed light-rail route in Durham.
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23584
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A church parking lot could replace a 90 year old mill house in Durham. The church hopes to find someone who will move the house, rather than demolish it.
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The American Tobacco Trail spans 6.5 miles of the Durham area and lies over a former rail bed, traveling from downtown to suburbia. Because the trail passes through neighborhoods of varying incomes, some trailgoers feel unsafe. The author discusses locals' views about the safety of the trail.
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Dr. John Sheppard discovered a way to use natural yeasts from wasps and bees to create new flavors in beer.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 28, July 2015,
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A coalition of six media outlets and two non-profits has sued McCrory and the heads of eight state agencies for violating North Carolina's Public Records Act. Those being sued have refused to honor requests for public documents concerning where taxpayers money goes in government.
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Sixteen months after IndyWeek requested Governor Pat McCrory’s travel records, six months of records were provided by McCrory’s office. McCrory has promised a transparent, ethical, and accountable government, but that does not seem to be reality. The travel records requested are incomplete, but the ones provided are printed in a chart with the date traveled, the destination, the cost of the trip, and the reason for travel.
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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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Sorg describes how Prodigal Farms in Rougemont differs from the usual goat farm. Kat Spann, an ex-lawyer, and Dave Krabble, a former builder of ultra-high homes, left their jobs to start the 95-acre farm in 2007. It is one of the area's most respected goat farms and a maker of quality cheese Because of its humane treatment of the herd, the farm has received the Animal Welfare Approval designation. There are 80 such farms in the state. One of the requirements to receive the AWA award is raising animals on pesticide-free pastures. The certification is awarded only to family farmers.
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The historic Jack Tar Motel in Durham will be renovated to a boutique motel after years of decay have affected the property. What will happen to residents who have lived illegally at the Durham landmark for the last ten years is uncertain. Ronnie Sturdivant, the property’s former owner, ran a flophouse out of the hotel’s rooms, but neglected fixing many of the problems. The hotel will be the site of future businesses, a sports bar, a lounge, and 74 rooms for rent, but will not include its current tenants.
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27608
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State Deputy Budget Director, Art Pope, has resigned. A review of Pope’s impact on the state budget, voter suppression laws, education spending, judicial elections, and the restricting of the Rural Economic Development Center is conducted. Pope’s legacy is a negative one in the eyes of many North Carolinians.
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Durham City Manager Tom Bonfield released his report to City Council about ways to improve the Durham Police Department (DPD). The report focused on the problems in the DPD, primarily with the way the police conduct searches and treat marijuana-related incidents. Bonfield acknowledged a lack of trust and transparency between the public and the DPD. Further findings from the report and their impact on citizens and the DPD are discussed and Durham City Council will discuss the report on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
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The Hayti mural at Heritage Square Shopping Square is deteriorating and will be costly to restore. Painted by Elizabeth Weinstein, the mural commemorates the historical African-American neighborhood. The plaza and mural will be demolished if a proposed development in the neighborhood is successful.
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The signs that hang on buildings and advertise restaurants and businesses in Durham are explored. Martha Scotford is professor emeritus in graphic design at NC State University and explains how sign type conveys emotions and how it tells a story. With development in Durham, the personality of the city as told through its signs is explored. Photographs of signs discussed are also presented.
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Durham’s Lakewood Shopping Center is seeing a new store arrive and possibly, the start of some growth. The Scrap Exchange is a reuse, art and creative center which sells items to artists that might normally go to the garbage dump. With its arrival, hope for the revitalization of the neighborhood and shopping center is high as many think the business and its customers will attract others.
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