Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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for "Manual, John"
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3544
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Economic development incentives, including tax incentives and financial aid, are used by states to attract businesses. Being outbid by other states for companies like Mercedes-Benz has led the state to formulate a policy on incentives.
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North Carolina Insight
(NoCar JK 4101 N3x), Vol. 17 Issue 2 and 3, Dec 1997,
p23-30, 34-45,48-49, il, f
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3747
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The Neuse River Foundation was formed in 1980 by New Bern area citizens concerned over the health of the Neuse River. It is a model for eco- activism. Among its approaches are hiring a river keeper and taking legal action to ensure polluters obey the law.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 45, Nov 1997,
p11-15, il
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2893
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Water gardens, in addition to providing beauty, colors, and wildness in backyards, attract wildlife, like frogs, birds, rabbits, and insects.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 60 Issue 5, May 1996,
p22-27, il
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2917
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For years, Governor James B. Hunt, environmentalists, and private citizens have been urging the General Assembly to act to protect the coastal ecosystem, but it took hog spills, fish kills, and closed waters to cause legislators to act.
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3093
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The gamelands program, administered by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, purchased 18,000 new acres in 1996 for hunting and fishing. New lands include Three Top Mountain in Avery County and 2,200 acres along the Roanoke River.
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2171
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The state's major pulp, paper, and mining industries are making a concerted effort to control pollution and improve the environment. Champion International now releases cleaner water into the Pigeon River, facilitating the river's recreational use.
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2244
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North Carolina Senate Bill 733 created trust funds to aid state parks in paying for maintenance, development, and land acquisition. The legislation is controversial in that it shows the state's interest in providing funding, but does not mandate funding.
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2396
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Critics of the Endangered Species Act contend that animal rights take priority over those of landowners. Three state landowners whose property provides a habitat for three different species show that profit can be realized and wildlife also protected.
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1468
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Although Ben Taylor, president of the Raleigh-based architectural firm Envirotek, is generally associated with the idea of unregulated growth, he has become a proponent of regional planning and light-rail transportation in the Triangle area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 11, Mar 1994,
p8-9, por
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1861
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Red Wolf Recovery program, an effort to reintroduce red wolves into their native habitats, is meeting with firm resistance from Hyde County residents who view the wolves as a threat to property and livestock.
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1067
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The crawfish is rapidly gaining popularity in North Carolina as a home-grown Cajun delicacy, as reflected by the annual Crawfish Boil at the North Carolina Farmers Market in Raleigh.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 57 Issue 5, May 1993,
p21-25, por
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1239
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North Carolina law makes counties largely responsible for the medical care of their prisoners. In recent years the cost of these obligations has been staggering.
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105
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The Pigeon River, a stretch of which has been called the most polluted in the country, is the subject of recent cleanup proposals. A proposed diversion of Cataloochee Creek could boost local economies with whitewater sports and better fishing.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 56 Issue 3, Mar 1992,
p4-11, il
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426
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Some feel that various rivers in North Carolina should be designated natural and scenic rivers by the federal government.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 1992,
p14-19, il
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538
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As part of the \"Highway Robbery\" series this article offers several suggestions for the elimination of wasteful spending on highways, and discusses the construction of I-26 through the mountains and the creation of bike routes along the highway.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 25, June 1992,
p2-13, il
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