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for "Burtman, Bob"
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1777
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In 1990 John Kasarda proposed his original vision for the Global TransPark, to be located in Kinston, to then-Governor Martin, who embraced the idea and began efforts to finance it. Now, however, many obstacles impede the realization of Kasarda's vision
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 31, Aug 1994,
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1850
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Environmental activists and concerned citizens are clashing with the state government over the safety and adequacy of the PCB landfill in Warren County, which was constructed in 1982 to store soil that had been illegally sprayed with PCBs.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 34, Aug 1994,
p8, por
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1884
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The prospect of introducing the latest technology into North Carolina's schools has students, teachers, parents, and administrators excited and eager.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 35, Aug 1994,
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1886
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Burtman reviews Louis Farrakhan's speech at North Carolina Central University on Friday, August 26.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 35, Aug 1994,
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1910
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The old Durham Athletic Park (DAP), home of the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team, closed in 1994 when the team opened its new park. Burtman reminisces about attending ball games at DAP and his three years operating the mechanical bull.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 37, Sept 1994,
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1935
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After a promising opening, the newly restored Carolina Theatre in Durham had problems, including personnel and program cutbacks, departure of key people, and underestimated revenues. Boosters feel this is all past now, and the theater will rebound.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 38, Sept 1994,
p21, il
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1976
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Hillsborough's Grady Brown Elementary School and other schools in Orange County haven't convinced some parents of the effectiveness of such innovative pedagogical techniques as outcome-based education.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 41, Oct 1994,
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2106
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The North Carolina Airport System Plan will upgrade the sixty general- aviation airports from Murphy to Manteo. Critics are questioning the project in light of a decline in general aviation nationwide and considering the $350 million already invested.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 2, Jan 1995,
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2127
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Regional airports have been built in such areas as Siler City and Person and Franklin Counties with the intention of attracting industry. In some areas, however, the returns have yet to justify the outlays and the additional maintenance funds.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 3, Jan 1995,
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2160
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Due to the lack of a good mass-transit system, Triangle residents who do not own a car suffer from the inability to move freely around the area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 5, Feb 1995,
p10-13, il
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2227
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As Raleigh Mayor Tom Fetzer continues to campaign for re-election in. October, his agenda and his performance are scrutinized for favoritism and pork-barrel projects
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 11, Mar 1995,
p16-19, il, por
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2249
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The Second Annual Southeastern Microbrewers' Invitational was held April 8 at the Durham Civic Center. Over 40 microbreweries and brew pubs offered samples of their premium malt beverages.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 13, Mar 1995,
p22, il
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2267
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While the state feels it is doing a good job of water-quality protection, a top-ten EPA rating on pollutants released into the ecosystem causes environmentalists and citizens groups to question the state's support of anti-pollution regulations.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 16, Apr 1995,
p12-15, il
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2378
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The NEWS AND OBSERVER, owned by the Daniels family for over 100 years, has been sold to McClatchy Newspapers, Inc., for $370 million, and observers and employees wonder how much the paper will change.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 26, June 1995,
p9-11, il
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2423
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The Duraleigh Road Connector in Raleigh, linking Duraleigh with I-40 and Wade Avenue, would also destroy park lands and research sites. Despite negative public opinion, powerful public and private interests back building the controversial road.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 30, July 1995,
p10-12, il
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