Record #:

27567

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

The Shiloh Coalition for Community Control and Improvement’s fight for clean water and responsible local industry has earned them regional and national recognition. The EPA recognized the group for getting people to act after the Beazer Company leaked chemicals into area groundwater. The group has managed to put public pressure on the company and the company is paying for town access to city water. The group is praised for its excellent example of cooperation among residents toward a common goal. , especially between black and white citizens.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 37, November 16-22 1989, p11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hazardous waste sites; Environmental protection; Community organization; Water pollution

Record #:

27504

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam; Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

On election night, more than half of Durham’s voting machines stopped working forcing voters to endure two and three hour lines. While discouraging, volunteers and Harvey Gantt helped the democratic process of voting go on. Gantt ultimately lost the election to Senator Jesse Helms, but helped pass out paper ballots to voters all over Durham.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 46, November 14-20 1990, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Voting--Procedure--Machines; Gantt, Harvey, 1943-; Durham--Officials and employees

Record #:

27505

Author(s):

Seessel, Adam; Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

Durham and the state of North Carolina experienced issues in carrying out the election of 1990. Voter intimidation, criminal behavior, long voting lines, and questionable tactics were used to target areas that were predominately black and Democratic. In Durham, more than half of the city’s voting machines stopped working for several hours on election night. This frustrated many voters and the Democratic party who question whether the process was fair and the results trustworthy.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 46, November 14-20 1990, p13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Politics--North Carolina; Voting--Procedure--Machines

Record #:

27510

Author(s):

Fulton, Katherine; Burtman, Bob; Ruley, Melinda; Yeoman, Barry; Seessel, Adam

Abstract:

Some of the Triangle’s biggest issues from the past year are slowly being resolved. Updates to the major news stories since they were first printed are covered. These include the zoning issues in Orange County, traffic congestion in the Triangle, public transportation in the Triangle, downtown development in Raleigh, the merging of Durham’s schools, and the survival of the ArtsCenter in Carrboro.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 50, December 12-18 1990, p10-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Orange County--Politics and government; Transportation--Planning; Traffic congestion; Carrboro, Non-profit organizations; Development--Raleigh