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Few Republican candidates have won elections in Chapel Hill since the early-1990s. Chapel Hill is considered a liberal town, making it difficult for the Republicans to gain ground among voters. Gary Khan, a candidate for mayor, was a member of the Republican Party until he launched his current campaign--as a Democrat.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 35, September 2015,
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Hopscotch Design--a multidisciplinary visual communication studio--will hold its second annual festival on September 9 and 10, 2015. In an attempt to acquire a more populist following without scaring away industry insiders, the festival is tailored to make their products more relevant to all and features a keynote speaker.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 35, September 2015,
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The average age of Raleigh City Council Members is 58, but in the fall 2015 election, there are young challengers. These men and women aspire to improve the transit system and Raleigh's growth patterns, among other things.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 37, September 2015,
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Durham is now home to two distilleries--Durham Distillery and Distilling Co. North Carolina's shifting laws regarding the sale of craft liquor have allowed these distilleries to open and begin selling their liquor to the public.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 37, September 2015,
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24126
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The North Carolina legislature recently passed the state budget after a 3-month discussion of the budget's components. The author highlights the biggest issues with the budget, which include topics such as regressive taxation, education, light rail projects, the environment, and Planned Parenthood funding.
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Goat Lady Dairy in Randolph County began as a hobby farm in 1984 when founder Ginnie Tate purchased 42 acres of land. Since that time, the diary has become an award-winning goat cheese producer and it continues to influence North Carolina's artisan cheese market. Current owner Steve Tate looks toward the future of the company and is doing all in his power to insure sustainability.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 38, September 2015,
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Developer, James Goodnight, purchased a building in Raleigh for renovation, but did not plan to begin construction on the building until 2016. N.C. State School of Design student, Shelley Smith, contacted Goodnight and is now leasing the space as an art studio and exhibition area until construction begins. Smith hopes that this example of using free space will become a trend in the Raleigh area, for it is a great opportunity for local artists.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 38, September 2015,
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The International Bluegrass Music Association holds an annual convention and music festival in Raleigh to celebrate bluegrass music. This article addresses the history and heritage of bluegrass, and considers how this legacy limits the genre's ability to evolve.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 39, September 2015,
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Tattoos have become more socially accepted in the workplace in the Triangle area, but tattoo artists struggle to find places to rent due to the stigma of their trade.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 39, September 2015,
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In February of 2014, a pipe at Duke Energy's retired Eden coal plant ruptured into the Dan River, polluting the water with toxic coal ash, arsenic, and cadmium. The company originally faced a fine of $25 million, but recently the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) privately negotiated with Duke Energy and cut the fine to $7 million.
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The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University opened only ten years ago in 2005, but it has become a world-class museum. Exhibits like the 2007 show, \"Between Past and Future: New Photography and Video from China\" and the 2008 show \"El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the reign of Philip III\" gained national attention and awards, bringing acclaim to the academic museum.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 40, October 2015,
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Raleigh's Lump Gallery first opened its doors in 1995 during a time when the city lacked a vibrant art scene. The gallery showcased local and nationally famous artists, focused on concept art, and provided a venue for art appreciators who wanted to see a variety of pieces without traveling far.
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The Triangle Photography Festival entitled \"Click!\" is a month-long celebration of photography that occurs annually in the Triangle Area. The festival includes 70 exhibits and events in 40 different venues. The festival also features a variety of art displays, workshops, portfolio reviews, and museum tours, among other activities.
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Following the Charleston shootings in June of 2015, many Southern cities and towns elected to remove symbols of the Confederacy from public buildings. Hillsborough, North Carolina removed the words “Confederate memorial” from a town museum in July 2015, and sparked a debate among citizens. As a result, the town’s Board of Commissioners elections became a single-issue debate about whether to protect Hillsborough’s Confederate legacy or not.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 43, October 2015,
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An incident during the NC Pride Parade in September 2015 brought to light the discrimination of black people who identify as LGBTQ. Laila Nur claims that a Pride affiliate assaulted her while she was speaking during the parade. Nur and others marched in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, but the forcible silencing of Nur reveals fractures in the LGBTQ community.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 43, October 2015,
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