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 #:

26995

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

The Triangle has one of the nation’s lowest unemployment rates, registering at about three-percent most months. However, this statistic does not capture the thousands of people who want a job but are discouraged by their personal constraints. Homeless and welfare recipients are also unaccounted for in unemployment statistics.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 23, Dec 1-15 1988, p6-7, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Employment--Statistics; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions

Record #:

26998

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

A year-long study concluded in an effort to determine how to build the Triangle into a world-class region. The Triangle J Council of Governments gave recommendations for traffic, water protection, garbage accumulation, high phone rates, child-care shortages, uncoordinated planning and the need for better schools and a world trade center.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 24, Dec 16-Jan 11 1988, p5-6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Development--North Carolina; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions

Record #:

12552

Author(s):

Hodges, Luther H.

Abstract:

Centrally located between North Carolina's three largest Universities, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, and NC State in Raleigh, the Research Triangle, is a technologically based research center for enterprise and industrial development. Several new companies moved to the triangle over the past year including: International Business Machines Corporation, the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, and Technitrol.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 33 Issue 9, Oct 1965, p13, 20, il

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions

Record #:

12649

Author(s):

Jenkins, Jay

Abstract:

The Research triangle of North Carolina, an area surrounded by Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and NC State, is a 5,000 acre industrial complex specifically constructed for applied scientific research. Funded by federal agencies, private corporations, foundations, and research contracts, the Research Triangle is staffed by top scientists from the United States as well as foreign countries, all of whom have experience in industry, education, and government. A joint effort on behalf of Governor Luther H. Hodges and textile tycoon, Karl Robbins, the Research triangle has transitioned from an initial land acquisition into a non-profit scientific powerhouse that continues to attract new investors and industries.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 30 Issue 18, Feb 1963, p11-12, il

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area--Economic conditions