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Statewide News Roundup
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March 11, 2010 |
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As Hillary Clinton was leaving the White House, she asked Laura Bush, first lady to first lady, to continue one program if nothing else - the historic preservation program Save America's Treasures. Mrs. Bush said she knew about the project and pledged to see it through. Now, the grant program Clinton created that helped restore the original star-spangled banner, Rosa Parks' bus, President Lincoln's summer cottage in Washington and hundreds of sites across the country is on the current administration's chopping block.
The Charlotte Observer (03/08/10)
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Statewide News Roundup
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March 10, 2010 |
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"From the time we moved to North Carolina, my parents made sure we lived in neighborhoods that mirrored what television said was the American Dream. When I had a choice about where to live after college, I set my sights on a place that was diverse in heritage and class. Living in communities that "planned" their segregation along racial, ethnic and class lines wasn't an option for me. I also wanted to live near stuff: restaurants, shops, heck ... City Hall! So, at 23, I moved into what became my lovely home in East Durham."
The Durham News (02/24/10)
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Statewide News Roundup
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March 09, 2010 |
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Preservation Greensboro presented its annual Preservation Awards on February 10, 2010. Winners were nominated by members of the organization and the community. Projects were recognized on several merits, including adherence to established preservation practice and visibility from a public right-of-way. The award-winning properties included three private homes, a church congregation, and an office.
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Greensboro's Treasured Places (2.16.10)
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Statewide News Roundup
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March 08, 2010 |
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Cemeteries all over Rockingham County are being neglected and overrun with brush and garbage. David Clay, a member of the cemetery committee for the Eden Preservation Society, is working with other members to clean up these spaces and preserve history.
Rockingham News (3/3/10)
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Statewide News Roundup
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March 07, 2010 |
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A historic home in Jamestown that has stood for almost 200 years could soon be demolished and replaced by a fast-food restaurant. Neighbors who live near the historic Potter House are upset the log cabin could soon be demolished and replaced by a Bojangles restaurant.
WGHP (3/2/10)
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Statewide News Roundup
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March 06, 2010 |
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The way to preserve and revitalize Swansboro's historic downtown is now summed up in a 26-page report. Swansboro's Downtown Renaissance Committee has submitted the draft report that outlines the study process and lists findings and recommendations for the preservation and revitalization of the town's historic downtown district. The public will be able to comment on the report at a March 15 public information meeting. The report can be reviewed at town hall or at www.swansboro-nc.org.
ENC Today (2/23/10)
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