Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
The Saga of Dobbins Heights
Record #:
27344
Author(s):
Abstract:
The history of the town of Dobbins Heights from 1969-1991 is explored through interviews by former and current residents. Special attention is paid to the process of incorporation, the creation of the local fire department, the town’s politics, and the tensions between the citizens and the county. The majority black citizens of Dobbins Heights express frustration at the inequality they face and explain its impact on the community’s growth.
Source:
Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 45, November 6-12 1991,
p9-13