Record #:

1779

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

A furor has arisen over recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH), a potentially hazardous, genetically engineered substance that stimulates a cow's mammary gland to produce milk. North Carolina has no law requiring labeling of products containing rBGH.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 31, Aug 1994, p19-20, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Consumer protection--Laws and legislation; Labels--Laws and legislation; Milk production; Bovine somatotropin

Record #:

1797

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

Housing costs in Orange County are highly prohibitive, which is increasing the homelessness rate within the county. Community House, Orange County's only shelter, is having difficulty accommodating the rising numbers of homeless persons needing shelter.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 33, Aug 1994, p12-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Homeless persons--Orange County; Shelters for the homeless--Chapel Hill; Community House (Chapel Hill); Housing--Orange County

Record #:

1983

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

An alarming influx of new residents and the increasing erection of new eating establishments and condominiums have longtime Carrboro residents fearing a dilution of the town's charms.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 42, Oct 1994, p14-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carrboro

Record #:

2237

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

Three Triangle women, Linnea Smith (wife of Dean Smith), Cookie Teer, and Peggy Oettinger, debate the issue of pornography and its effects on both men and women.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 14, Apr 1995, p12-15, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Smith, Linnea; Teer, Cookie; Oettinger, Peggy; Pornography

Record #:

3357

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

Dissatisfied with the type of education their children are receiving in the public schools, a number of parents are choosing home schooling as an alternative. For the 1994-95 school year, around 7,300 home schools have registered with the state.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 33, Aug 1995, p11-13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Home schooling

Record #:

28465

Author(s):

Turner, Maureen

Abstract:

Dismayed by the public schools, many parents are finding an alternative in home schooling. Statewide, the number of children homeschooled in North Carolina has tripled over the last four years. Home-schooling parents say their children are excelling in an atmosphere where they work at their own pace, receive individualized attention, and are free from the distractions and bad influences of public schools. The pros and cons of homeschooling are discussed, along with stories from Triangle area parents who are homeschooling their children.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 33, August 1995, p11-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Home schooling; Education--North Carolina; Education--Parent participation