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Monday Feb 6 | The Charlotte Observer

Harrisburg residents fight rail upgrades

Harrisburg residents and Town Council members are planning to fight future railroad upgrades planned by the N.C. Department of Transportation.

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Sat Feb 04, 2012

Independent Tribune

High-speed rail debate an emotional one in Harrisburg

Several homes along Stallings Road in Harrisburg must be moved or demolished as part of a federally funded NCDOT railroad project.

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Tue Jan 31, 2012

Independent Tribune

Harrisburg officials plan to fight rail project

Harrisburg Town Council members are planning to fight the development of the high-speed rail coming through their community after hearing more than 50 people lodge complaints about the train project during a workshop Saturday morning.

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Wed Jan 11, 2012

Independent Tribune

COLUMN: High speed trains - Part 1

Did you know that if not for the North Carolina Railroad coming through in 1854 there would be no Harrisburg? It is ironic that in 2012 the North Carolina Railroad is poised to demolish nine homes in the heart of historic Harrisburg.

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Sat Jan 07, 2012

Independent Tribune

COLUMN: Twelve resolutions for the new year

The New Year always brings resolutions at my house. I've had the same resolutions year after year, generic goals like getting healthier, losing weight and exercising more.

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