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The Hayti mural at Heritage Square Shopping Square is deteriorating and will be costly to restore. Painted by Elizabeth Weinstein, the mural commemorates the historical African-American neighborhood. The plaza and mural will be demolished if a proposed development in the neighborhood is successful.
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The signs that hang on buildings and advertise restaurants and businesses in Durham are explored. Martha Scotford is professor emeritus in graphic design at NC State University and explains how sign type conveys emotions and how it tells a story. With development in Durham, the personality of the city as told through its signs is explored. Photographs of signs discussed are also presented.
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Durham’s Lakewood Shopping Center is seeing a new store arrive and possibly, the start of some growth. The Scrap Exchange is a reuse, art and creative center which sells items to artists that might normally go to the garbage dump. With its arrival, hope for the revitalization of the neighborhood and shopping center is high as many think the business and its customers will attract others.
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Jen Robinson is a health care worker at the Lincoln Community Health Center in Durham and she helps homeless people get the vital medical care they need. Robinson discusses the barriers to the homeless receiving health care, but how access to health care often helps people find a home and job. Robinson, who was homeless growing up, also discusses how citizens can help the homeless and eliminate the problem.
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Navigating a city can be difficult for the blind as many cities are not easy for them to navigate. With Durham’s recent development, the opportunity is there to design a downtown that is blind-friendly. The challenges of navigating Durham as a vision-impaired individual are documented along with a map that was designed to aid the vision-impaired and raise awareness of their challenges. The map, photographs of difficult obstacles, and personal testimony is included.
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After three Durham cyclists were recently killed by motorists, the Bike Durham public forum was held. The forum had area cyclists discuss the need for a new bike plan, education for drivers, and better enforcement of traffic laws.
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Durham City Council and Durham County Commissioners are taking steps to launch an affordable housing plan. The plan would include units to be designated near the proposed light-rail stops in Durham. The resolution that was passed states that fifteen percent of all units within a half-mile of the stations should be affordable. Article includes map of Durham and chart of housing units near each stop.
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This is the second on a three-part story about Aqua North Carolina. Customers of the company are upset with over their service and have complaints about poor water quality, dry wells, high rates, and poor customer service. The privately-run company has received many complaints about the iron in their water and the presence of toxic substances above the legal limits.
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The third part in a three-part series about Aqua North Carolina. Explored is the Acquisitions Incentive Account (AIA) mechanism which allows Aqua NC to purchase troubled water systems. This rarely used mechanism has seen Aqua NC raise its rates for customers state-wide in NC even if they purchase a troubled water system and customers are not in that system. The AIA is seen as a special deal by critics and the rate increases have outraged citizens using the private utilities system.
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Durham is enforcing new restrictions in the city’s panhandling ordinance. Advocates for the homeless are concerned since many cannot pay the tickets issued or afford the cost of a lawyer if they get jailed. The rules are also confusing to many and the police have said to have been telling panhandlers conflicting rules each time they are stopped. Critics of the ordinance say the city should focus on helping those panhandling rather than punishing them for their misfortune.
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27761
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The effect that climate change will have on North Carolina’s agriculture is explored. Participants and presenters from The Abundance Foundation’s conference share their experiences with the effects of climate change on their farms and production and their research on how climate change could affect the practice of farming in North Carolina. The increase in temperatures, variability of weather, and water supply are the topics of most concern.
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The state just released a draft report on fracking that outlines the many dangers of fracking, but concludes that it can be completed safely if properly regulated. Governor Beverly Perdue and the Department of Energy and Natural Resources recently opposed fracking, but have suddenly reversed their views over the past few weeks. All indications are that the state does not have the regulations, the enforcement, or the infrastructure in place for fracking and to prevent environmental disasters caused by fracking, but will look to go ahead with the practice anyway.
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Durham will evict approximately 200 low-income residents from their Lincoln Apartment homes. The property owner can no longer afford the utilities and upkeep. None of the city’s recent initiatives will immediately help them. The city has a waiting list for affordable housing, Section 8 housing is closed, and funding is scarce. The budget includes plans for expanding affordable housing over the next five years, but it won’t help those Lincoln Apartment residents now.
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Helga and Tim MacAller own Four Leaf Farm in Rougemont and grow an unusual crop for North Carolina. The MacAller’s grow kiwi and supply local restaurants and farmers market with the fruit. Due to Hurricane Sandy and colder weather, the crop has not been good this year. The MacAller’s experiences growing the fruit are detailed.
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15.Durham vs. Cary: The Tap Water Taste Test by Sorg, Lisa Indy Week Vol. 29 Issue 47, November 2012
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The North Carolina American Water Works Association (NCAWWA) announced the winners of its annual tap water taste test on Nov. 13. The trade organization awarded Charlotte-Mecklenburg first place, followed by Cary, and Durham. The sources of each town’s water is detailed and what makes each unique and tasty.
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