Record #:

25642

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

THE INDEPENDENT explores the future of the Triangle area through interviews with city planners; the mayors of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Cary; and national experts on the future development of cities.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 4 Issue 5, March 14-27 1986, p1, 8-12 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cities and towns--Growth; Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Regional planning--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

25646

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

U.S. regulators have granted approval for a new nuclear reactor in the Triangle. After the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, questions persist about nuclear power safety. Carolina Power and Light, the company that will operate the new Shearon Harris nuclear plant, has one of the worst safety records of any U.S. utility company.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 4 Issue 9, May 9-22 1986, p5-7, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nuclear power plants--Wake County; Carolina Power & Light Co. (CP&L); Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (New Hill)

Record #:

25648

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

Hundreds of worried residents gather to talk about opposing the Shearon Harris nuclear power plant. No one knows how many nuclear opponents have surfaced, but the movement is bigger than anything this region has seen in more than a decade – and is beginning to draw national

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 4 Issue 12, June 20-July 3 1986, p1, 13-15, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nuclear power plants--Wake County; Carolina Power & Light Co. (CP&L); Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (New Hill); Nuclear power plants--Public opinion

Record #:

25653

Author(s):

Oppenheimer, Todd

Abstract:

THE INDEPENDENT’s three-month investigation in Durham County found evidence of a widespread pattern of residential property tax breaks that benefit thousands of affluent homeowners at the expense of other taxpayers. Until now, tax inequities created during Durham’s 1985 revaluation of county properties remained undiscovered. There is no evidence that the tax breaks were the result of favoritism.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 4 Issue 21, November 7-20 1986, p1, 10-19, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Property tax; Durham County--Politics and government