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3135
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With federal and state funds declining, forestry schools look to the timber industry for financial support. Critics of this funding question whether this gives the industry too much influence over the schools.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 1, Jan 1997,
p7-9, il
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3217
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Discrimination in the workplace lawsuits and complaints are rising in the state as minority workers seek better economic and fairer working conditions. Among employers targeted are Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. and Kmart.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 8, Feb 1997,
p9,11,13, il
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3238
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A number of people must rely on food stamps to get by and recent welfare reform legislation, passed in August, 1996, is denying 2,600 Triangle residents this assistance.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Mar 1997,
p12-13, 15, 16-19, 21, il
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778
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The Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) tobacco industry is known for its humid auctions and its colorful auctioneers.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 34, Aug 1992,
p6-9, il
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27421
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Bankruptcies are on the rise during the national recession. NC ranked 10th in the percentage increase in the US between 1989 and 1990. A typical day in the US Bankruptcy Court in Raleigh sees approximately 100 cases a day. Paul and Kathy Oakley, victims of bankruptcy, and John Orcutt, a Raleigh bankruptcy attorney, are interviewed about their experiences with bankruptcy.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 22, May 29 - June 4 1991,
p6-7
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7007
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Howard had worked six years at the Durham Herald-Sun in the Information Technology division as the Macintosh Support Specialist. He discusses what it feels like to be young, hard-working, and escorted out the door by the newspaper's new owners.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005,
p37, il
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3367
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From Reconstruction to the post-World War II days, a section of Chapel Hill called Midway was a successful black business district. However, the city's commercial boom, the civil rights movement, and families selling out contributed to its decline.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 24, July 1997,
p9-10, il
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27363
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The article describes the process of creating a mass transit system within the Triangle area connecting Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, the three major universities, and the airport. The system will run buses on routes through the Triangle area and debate has started over the need or lack thereof for a rail system to connect the Triangle. The article also explores the history of the transit movement, the people who opposed it, and how the system will be paid for through a vehicle registration tax.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 28, July 1991,
p6
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1434
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Political posturing, in an effort to appear tough on crime, may be hindering a more rational, long-term approach to dealing with North Carolina's crime problem.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 7, Feb 1994,
p9-10, il
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27493
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In two months, NC citizens will vote between Harvey Gantt and Jesse Helms for US Senate. 72 people from the areas which had the highest number of undecided voters were polled. Most of these voters want a senator who is strong on environmental and educational issues. Gantt is that candidate, but based on responses, his message is not reaching those voters.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 38, September 19-25 1990,
p8-11
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11.12 Legislators Talk About Sodomy by Yeoman, Barry Independent Weekly Vol. 12 Issue 10, March 1993
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28420
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12 Legislators discuss a bill that would prohibit the teaching or discussion of information that promotes sexual practices that are not lawful in North Carolina. All 12 support the bill and were asked whether they committed a felony under the bill they currently support. When asked, most became angry and said sex was a private matter. The bill would make sex and sex education a public issue.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 10, March 1993,
p9
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25738
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As the General Assembly gears up for another high-profile abortion battle, THE INDEPENDENT takes an in-depth look at an old issue. This article focuses on the story of a few women who have been affected by changes in state funding of abortions, previews the upcoming legislative session, and reflects on a conference on the ethics of abortion.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 5 Issue 1, January 15-28 1987,
p5-10, por
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27560
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The case of Bazemore vs. Friday has not been settled after 18 years. The case is a discrimination suit filed by black employees of the NC Agricultural Extension Service over salary and promotion discrimination. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the former employees, but a settlement has not been reached and the state is looking to appeal. Some speculate the state is waiting for the plaintiffs to give up or die as half of the members have already passed away.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 34, Oct. 26-Nov. 1 1989,
p8-12
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27347
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Nineteen residents of the Triangle area were interviewed because of their visions of how to make the world a better place. Each interview explains the individuals' contributions to the Triangle area and the impact of their work on the local community. These individuals working to bring change to the world are: Sandy Babb, William Burkhardt, Louise Burton-Alston, Bill Bynum, Mandy Carter, Mike Nelson, David Danehower, Pat Davies, Joan Healy, Linda Lewis, Bill Holman, Steve Levitas, Gerry House, Robert Healy, Aura Maas, Michele Rivest, Gordon Smith, Shannon St. John, and Lynice Williams.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 42, October 16-22 1991,
p7-11
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27422
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The Independent conducted a two-month study of the conditions of rental properties and landlords in the Triangle Area by reviewing the housing-code violations filed on properties. Four area landlords were profiled. Jacqui Pearce is described as an understanding landlord and is highlighted for her positive relationship with tenants. Worth Gurley, Wade Watkins, and David Wilkes are profiled for their numerous housing-code violations and their properties rented to tenants that are labeled “unfit for human habitation.”
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 22, June 5-11 1991,
p5-7
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