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In the past, the N. C. State Fair allocated $350,000 to book bands from across the country for evening concerts in Dorton Arena. Between 2011 and 2014, the state fair lost nearly $900,000 with this strategy. In 2015, fair officials chose to recruit North Carolina bands, a tactic that saved money and appealed to fair attendees.
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In early 2015, the bird flu migrated from Asia to the United States, infecting birds in 15 states. In response to the potential arrival of the disease on the East Coast, The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services passed a mandate requiring all poultry owners to register for an NCFarmID number, which the agency will use to track the spread of bird flu and warn owners of nearby threats to their birds. Many backyard chicken owners fear this regulation of their bird owning and what this means for their birds.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 42, October 2015,
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Greg Fishel has worked as a meteorologist for WRAL-TV since 1981 and until recently, he denied the existence of global warming. In 2015, he changed his mind after examining the issue scientifically rather than ideologically. In an October 12 blogpost on the WRAL site, Fishel explained his change of heart and his support for the fight against global warming. The Washington Post picked up the story, projecting Fishel into the national spotlight.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 42, October 2015,
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The growth of Raleigh’s downtown improves the economy, but hurts many of the small businesses. The Square Rabbit, a local bakery that opened in 1991, faces forced relocation in two years, a mandate that will make way for newer, flashier businesses.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 42, October 2015,
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In mid-November 2015, a group of Orange County activists launched a grassroots effort to stand up for the county’s low-paid state workers. The protest, called The Orange County Living Wage Project, hopes to raise Orange County’s minimum wage to $12.7-an-hour—the amount that most labor experts believe is a living wage in the county. The project plans to offer certifications for business owners who promise to meet this new wage for all of their workers.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 44, November 2015,
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From October 17, 2015 through January 17, 2016, the North Carolina Museum of Art exhibited the work of the twentieth century Dutch artist, M.C. Escher. The exhibit featured over 130 pieces, including woodcuts, lithographs, drawings, and more, made between the 1920s and the 1960s. The exhibit was the most comprehensive collection of Escher’s work ever displayed in the United States.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 44, November 2015,
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In April 2015, the Durham Co-Op Market—a community owned and locally sourced grocery store—opened in Durham. Originally, the board of directors planned to allow employees to purchase shares in the company, but the board is considering revoking this benefit. By offering employees the opportunity to buy shares, employees are guaranteed representation on the board, which board members fear may cause clashes in business operation.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 46, November 2015,
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NC Comicon began in Durham in 2010 and has grown from a small comic book show to a large convention in just five years. As the convention has grown, so has its organizers, who have learned how to support area comics retailers rather than see them as competition.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 46, November 2015,
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Duke University’s “From the Archives” series pairs musicians and composers with archival materials stored in Duke’s Rubenstein Manuscript and Rare Book Library. Over the past year, North Carolina band Hiss Golden Messenger, has created an album to bring to life the images found in William Gedney’s photograph collection. The collection inspired a new stage show in addition to the new album, both entitled Heart Like a Levee.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 46, November 2015,
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Residents from North Carolina and the United States at large wrote letters to future generations about the state of the environment today, their optimism for the success of the Paris Climate-Change Conference in December 2015, and their hope that future generations care for the earth.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 47, November 2015,
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In 2010, Greg Lowenhagen started the Hopscotch Music Festival, which takes place in downtown Raleigh annually. Cicely Mitchell wanted to implement a similar concept in Durham, and in 2014 held the first Art of Cool Fest. Both of these music festivals highlight North Carolina musicians, bring people together, and boost the economy in two of the Triangle’s urban spaces.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 46, November 2015,
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North Carolina and the United States at large face the problem of unaccompanied minors who have immigrated from Central America to the United States over the past two decades. Many of these children do not receive proper education or medical care due to legislation and pushback. This article brings to light the struggles of these individuals and their present situation.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 48, December 2015,
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In 2012, Craig Rudewicz starting his own business producing and selling bitters, the highly concentrated alcohol extracts used to flavor cocktails. His business, called Crude, was North Carolina’s first bitters manufacturer and Crude’s products are now available throughout the country.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 48, December 2015,
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Since 2009, Raleigh’s City Council has passed ordinances to promote public art. The goal in 2016 is to get Raleigh city officials more involved in creating a long-term public arts plan. There is a big push to paint murals on building walls and to promote art that the community welcomes.
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(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 49, December 2015,
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Formerly an Asheville music festival, Moogfest relocated to Durham in 2015. In late 2015, festival organizers announced the roster of over 100 acts for the May 2016 event and the two dozen venues. Many are hopeful that the festival will utilize the Durham downtown while maintaining the character of the festival.
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Indy Week
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 32 Issue 49, December 2015,
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