Record #:

15536

Author(s):

Ross, Kirk

Abstract:

The merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy will create the nation's largest utility company and scheduled completion is slated for December 31. Merger progress was slowed on September 30th when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requested additional information about concerns of competition for customers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p5,9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke Energy Corp. (Durham); Progress Energy Inc.

Record #:

15537

Author(s):

Herbst, Laura

Abstract:

The Triangle Land Conservancy made a controversial decision to log portions of an 85-year-old area of pine forest. Profits were intended to financially aid the nonprofit group, which is struggling in the nation's current economic slump.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nature conservation

Record #:

15553

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Geary discusses controversial Wake Public School superintendent Anthony Tata and the projected outcome of the recent school board elections. Tata's \"four-legged plan\" focuses on equalizing the state's public schools to avoid the \"haves\" and \"have nots\" school districts by emphasizing four factors: choice, stability, proximity, and student achievement.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p7, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

School administrators; Tata, Anthony, 1959-