Record #:

28810

Author(s):

Blest, Paul

Abstract:

Wake County commissioners, led by Jessica Holmes, will tackle affordable housing in 2017. The goal is to take a long-range look at affordable housing needs within the county, and to develop a twenty-year plan that explores ways to increase the stock of affordable housing in the county.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 47, Dec 2016, p8, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Housing; Wake County--Economic conditions Housing development

Record #:

28811

Author(s):

Matsuoka, Sayaka

Abstract:

Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Paws (EENP) is a Carrboro-based nonprofit organization that has partnered with inmates at Franklin Correctional Center to train service dogs. EENP benefits from the work of the prisoners, but the inmates also find the work rewarding. The program helps to improve inmate mental health and gives them skills that may be beneficial outside of prison.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 47, Dec 2016, p15-18, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Prisoners--Attitudes; Dogs--Training--North Carolina

Record #:

28812

Author(s):

Tullis, Eric

Abstract:

Rodney Finch and Zenaida Reyes are notable electronic musicians in the Triangle who have propelled their reputations into a new music scene. The two musicians integrate hip-hop and bass music to form a signature sound.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 47, Dec 2016, p20-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians

Record #:

28813

Author(s):

Poindexter, Matthew

Abstract:

Despite Durham’s urban sprawl and industry, the Jenkins family collard farm lives on. Greg Jenkins explains how the family tradition of using organic farming practices is what has kept the farm and family business so successful.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 47, Dec 2016, p22, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Farms--Durham; Organic farming; Sustainable Farming