Record #:

27520

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

The Triangle area water supply has contaminants in it and some are appearing in quantities slightly larger than considered safe. Each city’s water supply is examined according to chemists at each city and their lab tests on file at the NC Division of Health Sciences. Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough, and Pittsboro and their results are explained.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 9, April 27-May 3 1989, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water-supply; Water--Pollution; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions

Record #:

27546

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

Foreclosures and vacancy rates are on the rise in Wake, Durham, and Orange counties. In the late 1980s, building exceeded demand and the effects are now being felt. The area’s foreclosure rate is double the national average. While the situation is not as bad as it could be, everyone will feel the impact of the crisis.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 18, July 6-12 1989, p8-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Banks and banking--North Carolina

Record #:

27554

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

The cocaine business is thriving in the Triangle area. Looking at the problem from all angles, law enforcement, ex-dealers, and addicts weigh in on what is driving the surge. Money is the primary reason for the increase in cocaine trafficking as the Triangle grows in size. Law enforcement is doing better catching dealers, but more drugs and dealers keep arriving as profits grow.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 26, September 7-13 1989, p6-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Drug traffic; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Crime

Record #:

27864

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa; Schwartz, Joe

Abstract:

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.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 8, February 2010, p9-10 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gambling--Law and Legislation; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions; Minorities--Economic conditions

Record #:

28188

Author(s):

Justus, Karlie

Abstract:

As the economy struggles, Triangle area charitable organizations are struggling during the holiday season as well. Local organizations like the Food Bank and Salvation Army have seen an increasing need based on the economic conditions of local residents. Local charities are hoping that they are not forgotten during these difficult times so they can continue to serve the community.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 51, December 2008, p19-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions