3201

Hajian, Eleanore J.

The Scottish Tartan's Museum in Franklin displays over 500 plaids of the Scottish clans. It is the only museum in the country that is recognized by the Crown Office of the United Kingdom.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 3, Mar 1997, p10, il

Museums--Franklin; Scottish Tartans Museum (Franklin); Tartans

3269

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Fearing that the development that inundated the southern part of Mecklenburg County would be replicated in the north, Davidson, Huntersville, and Cornelius are working together to control growth and preserve their identities.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 2, Feb 1997, p1, 8-9, il

City planning--Mecklenburg County; Land use--Planning--Mecklenburg County

3270

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Domestic violence is increasing - often with tragic results - and a number of cities have developed specialized programs to deal with it. For example, Winston-Salem police have a domestic violence task force to investigate and follow up on cases.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 2, Feb 1997, p11, il

Winston-Salem--Police Department; Family violence--Winston-Salem

3293

Hajian, Eleanore J.

To increase communication between government and its citizens, Asheville city leaders are taking government back to the people. Once every quarter, city officials and staff hold meetings in different neighborhoods to hear citizens' concerns.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 3, Mar 1997, p1,8-9, il

Local government--Asheville--Citizen participation

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Hajian, Eleanore J.

Asheville and Statesville won the prestigious National Civic League's All America City & Community Award for 1997. The award is given to communities that identify problems and solve them. Only ten awards are presented nationwide.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 6, June 1997, p1,12, por

Asheville--Civic improvement; Statesville--Civic improvement

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Hajian, Eleanore J.

Civic volunteers are a vital part of the life of the state's towns and cities. Don Edwards (Greenville) and Donald Skinner (Ayden) are examples of individuals whose contributions of time and service enhance their communities.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 6, June 1997, p1, 8-9, por

Civic improvement; Volunteerism

3405

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Louisburg, Monroe, Gastonia, and Greensboro received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 1997 National Wastewater Management Excellence Award for outstanding wastewater treatment programs.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 8, Aug 1997, p3, il

Sewage--Purification; Factory and trade waste--Management

3413

Hajian, Eleanore J.

The Winston-Salem Police Department began its community policing program in 1989. Police patrol city sectors on foot. Benefits of the program include police having better knowledge of the community and a reduction in crime.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 8, Aug 1997, p1,10-11, il

Winston-Salem--Police Department; Community policing--Winston-Salem

3451

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Up until the 1960s, Beaufort, the state's third oldest town, thrived on the menhaden fishing industry. Thirty years later the town has become one of the state's top tourist attractions.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 7, July 1997, p1,12-13, il

Tourist trade--Beaufort; Beaufort--Description and travel

3454

Hajian, Eleanore J.

When citizens want to show off their community or raise funds for a project, they hold a town festival. Over 1,000 festivals are held each year, including Hollerin' (Spivey's Corner), Yam and Ham (Smithfield), and Collard (Ayden).

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 5, May 1997, p1,8-9, il

Festivals

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Hajian, Eleanore J.

Components of the Clean Water Responsibility Act (HB 515) limit nitrogen and phosphorous levels in wastewater discharges and allow the SBI to enforce and investigate felony violations.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 47 Issue 10, Oct 1997, p8-9

Water--Pollution--Laws and legislation

3606

Hajian, Eleanore J.

By January 1, 1998, all unlined landfills were mandated closed. This left local governments, including the cities of Elkin and Raleigh, seeking new places for solid waste disposal. Alternatives included shipping trash to regional landfills.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 2, Feb 1998, p8, il

Refuse and refuse disposal; Sanitary landfills

3622

Hajian, Eleanore J.

The N.C. Environmental Management Commission adopted in December, 1997, a plan to clean up and restore the Neuse River. The rules, which include agricultural nitrogen loading reduction, become effective August 1, 1998.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 1, Jan 1998, p1,5, il

Water quality management; Neuse River; Rivers--Laws and legislation

3625

Hajian, Eleanore J.

With federal funding for low-rent housing decreasing, local governments have become more active in seeking ways to provide affordable housing to qualifying individuals. Programs in Burlington, Greensboro, and Holly Springs are profiled.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 1, Jan 1998, p1,7-8, il

Public housing; Poor--Housing; Local government

3696

Hajian, Eleanore J.

Since 1937, Durham has only had three city attorneys: Claude V. Jones, 1937-1972; William I. Thornton, 1972-1997; and Henry Blinder, 1997-.

Southern City (NoCar Oversize JS 39 S6), Vol. 48 Issue 4, Apr 1998, p1,8-9, por

City attorneys--Durham; Durham--Officials and employees