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28291
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Three large no-kill animal shelters in the state and the NC Department of Agriculture’s Animal Welfare Division are involved in legal and policy disputes over the treatment of unwanted animals. The Haven, Tri-County Animal Rescue, and All Creatures Great and Small have been accused of providing substandard and horrific living conditions for their animals. These complaints come from many, including animal rights groups. The members of the no-kill movement talk about why people dislike their practices and the good they do for the animals.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 32, August 2007,
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28318
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Lisa Sorg describes how important having health insurance was to her development as a child. President George W. Bush is currently threatening to veto a reauthorization and expansion of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program. Several North Carolina politicians have voted against the bill which would dramatically increase the number of uninsured children in the state. The effects of leaving children uninsured in the state and elsewhere are explored.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 40, October 2007,
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28319
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The residents of Granville have another fight on their hand. Residents oppose the construction of the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility proposed for construction in Butner, NC by the Department of Homeland Security. Granville residents and the Granville Non-Violent Action Team have defeated repeated government attempts to place undesirable projects in their neighborhoods including an atomic-particle super collider, a hazardous waste incinerator, and a low-level radiation waste facility. The county and its residents will be fighting a large group of influential political forces to keep the facility out of the county. One of the biggest concerns is the potential effect wastewater will have on the water supply.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 41, October 2007,
p4, 7
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28324
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Next week, the Wake County School Board will decide whether to cleanse the personnel record of former Enloe High School teacher Robert Escamilla. Escamilla was suspended, reprimanded and reassigned to another school after inviting Kamil Solomon to speak to students about his government persecution in Egypt. Instead, Solomon talked about the evil of Islam. Escamilla believes students need exposure to different views to receive an education, but hate speech and the persecution of religious groups has no place in the public school system.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 42, October 2007,
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28347
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A recent community event in Chatham County focused on the socio-economic and cultural factors that drive immigrants to risk their lives to come to America. Despite the risks that come with leaving their homes, many Latinos feel the risk is worth it and that North Carolina is a favorable place to live. Speakers and attendees at the event talk about perceptions of America and how to fix some of the problems associated with the immigration system.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 46, November 2007,
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28349
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The Committee to Save the Lakewood Y in Durham is the winner of a 2007 Indy Citizen Award. When plans were announced that the branch of the YMCA would be closed due to financial problems, the neighborhood residents took action. The branch is an inclusive place where socio-economic status and race never mattered and has been a staple of the local community. The committee is concerned that losing the YMCA and its programs will have a negative effect of the neighborhood and could lead to a decline in this inner-city neighborhood.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 47, November 2007,
p15
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28354
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The integrity of the recent Pittsboro town races and Chatham County’s land-transfer tax referendum are being debated. Campaign and ballot violations have been alleged by several in Chatham County and the election results protested. Political observers say that this has become typical of Chatham County, and a Superior Court judge ruled that the Chatham County Board of Elections broke the law last year. The issues at the ballot could affect the outcomes of at least one race and the status of the referendum.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 48, November 2007,
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28359
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Photos are by Derek Anderson, Jeremy Lange, and Rex Miller review news worthy events in the Triangle area during 2007.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 52, December 2007,
p30-35
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34980
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H. Lee Waters is one of North Carolina’s most famous photographers. The Carolina Theatre fire, construction of High Rock Lake Dam, and other large projects became his focus, as well as everyday moments such as segregated movie lines and boys milking cows. His most significant work came during the Depression while take video footage of life in small town North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee; these now reside at Duke University Libraries.
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44046
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While renovating a home, the photos of a family in Edenton, North Carolina were discovered after being forgotten behind a mantel for 100 years. The author notes how the pictures give an informative glimpse into the lives of African Americans who lived in Edenton during the 1920s.
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44196
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"Across North Carolina, small-town newspapers make a major impact by reporting on the people and events that shape local communities." Newspaper editor Ray Criscoe notes that people want more than ever to know about things in the local community, something the national newspaper industry has gotten away from. Featured in the article are "The Pamlico News", "The Paper" and "Randolph Hub". Core readers still want their news in print, regardless of digital innovation.
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27864
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Through a loophole in a recently passed law, internet gambling is legal. Since then, sweepstakes cafes have been popping up in low-income areas across the Triangle. They most often open where minorities make up the majority of the population and are near places such as pawn shops and check-cashing businesses. Many are concerned about this loophole and the group these businesses target. A map is included showing all of the locations in the Triangle area where these cafes are located with census statistics on the population in each area.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 8, February 2010,
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27908
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Children’s University in Chapel Hill has closed amid financial troubles. The owner, Lisa, McEntyre, is accused of not paying teacher’s salaries and has been investigated by the NC Employment Security Commission and the state Division of Child Development. Teachers, employees, and parents discuss their shock and anger at the closing and how they are trying to get their money back in court.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 16, April 2010,
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28036
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Campaign contributions to candidates for the 2010 election are detailed. Contributions given to those running for the US House District 2 seat, US House District 4 seat, NC District 34 seat, NC District 35 seat, and NC District 41 seat are detailed. The total cash raised, total cash spent, cash on hand, and the top three sectors contributing to each candidate’s campaign are detailed.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 44, November 2010,
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28433
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Sixteen months after IndyWeek requested Governor Pat McCrory’s travel records, six months of records were provided by McCrory’s office. McCrory has promised a transparent, ethical, and accountable government, but that does not seem to be reality. The travel records requested are incomplete, but the ones provided are printed in a chart with the date traveled, the destination, the cost of the trip, and the reason for travel.
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