Record #:

28223

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Chapel Hill’s Judy Hallman is the executive director of RTPNet. RTPNet helps provide information technology service to over 100 nonprofit and community organizations in North Carolina. Before helping start RTPNet, Hallman worked for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and helped introduce computers and the Internet to the university. Hallman is retiring from her job soon, but will continue to do similar work developing open-source content management software for nonprofits.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 8, February 2007, p23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Internet (Computer network); Technology--Study and teaching; Non-profit organizations

Record #:

8396

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Underbounding is a form of residential segregation created by the land-use policies and practices of larger, wealthier, and predominately white municipalities that draw their boundaries in such a way to keep their neighbors out. Moore County is an example where African American communities including Midway, Jackson, and Hamlet, lack basic sanitation services and decent roads. These communities lie just beyond the boundaries of wealthier towns like Pinehurst and Aberdeen. Morgan discusses the progress to improve these communities that is occurring through federal grants and lobbying of local Moore County governments.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 48, Nov 2006, p11, 13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American neighborhoods--Moore County

Record #:

28228

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

North Carolina’s film industry is booming again. Last summer, the General Assembly offered new economic incentives to lure feature film production back to the state and the move is working. Screen Gems studios in Wilmington currently has five film and TV productions filming including, The Marc Pease Experience, Bolden, Nights in Rodanthe, Cabin Fever 2, and One Tree Hill. The increase in production has also brought jobs back in the industry.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 12, March 2007, p18-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film-making--North Carolina; Film Industry

Record #:

10532

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

A lack of access to high-speed internet service is an ongoing complaint among North Carolinians, especially in rural areas and smaller communities. Morgan discusses how Wilson, a municipality of 50,000 just east of Raleigh, is leading the way in providing faster, cheaper Internet service. Wilson's program, known as Greenlight, is installing fiber-optic-based Internet, television, and phone service to every address within the city limits.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 25, June 2008, p15-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Internet--Wilson

Record #:

7178

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In 2003, President George Bush appointed Kevin J. Martin the new head of the Federal Communications Commission, succeeding Michael Powell. Martin is a native of North Carolina and is a 1989 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served as deputy general counsel of Bush's presidential campaign, before being appointed to the FCC. Morgan discusses some of Martin's beliefs about the communications industry, including a desire to deregulate media ownership.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 14, Apr 2005, p21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Martin, Kevin J. (Jeffrey), 1966-; Federal Communications Commission

Record #:

28114

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

As Cary begins widening Evans road, the town has claimed property from local residents by way of eminent domain. A group of residents is fighting back. The residents are African-Americans who families were part of a thriving community before development in Cary took off in the 1990s. Now, the residents feel targeted and complain that the city has not listened to them or offered them fair prices for their land.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 8, February 2008, p13-17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cary--Development; Cary--History; Cary--Social conditions

Record #:

7001

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January, 2005, the sale of the 50,000--circulation Durham daily, The Herald-Sun to the Paxton Media Group of Paducah, KY was completed. Sources inside the media industry say the Kentucky newspaper chain paid $125 million, or twice what analysts estimated the Durham paper was worth. Morgan discusses the sale and its impact on the newspaper staff and future direction of the paper.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 2, Jan 2005, p14-15, 17 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

The Herald-Sun (Durham); Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

28132

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

The newspaper and print industry is facing a financial crisis. Print advertising revenues are declining and the economy is slowing which is causing many newspapers to lay off staff. Raleigh’s newspaper, The News & Observer, is facing the same problem and is likely to lay off employees. Smaller staffs will struggle to cover the area’s news as they did before.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 16, April 2008, p51 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspaper publishing--Raleigh; Newspapers--Raleigh; The NEWS & OBSERVER (Raleigh)

Record #:

28181

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Reggie Edwards is the winner of a 2008 Indy Citizen Award for positively impacting her community. Edwards helps empower women with their health, relationship, and financial issues through her nonprofit, The Encouraging Place. The nonprofit group runs a variety of programs, meetings, and camps in the Triangle area to provide fellowship and a safe space to talk. The nonprofit often targets women in tough circumstances, women living homeless shelters, women coming out of prison, or living with HIV or AIDS.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 48, November 2008, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Non-profit organizations; Citizenship awards; Women activists

Record #:

28302

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

After years of domestic violence, a woman and her child fled to Raleigh to start a new life. She is one of thousands of women who seek help from domestic violence each year in the Triangle area. A Wake County nonprofit, Interact, helps victims navigate the legal system while balancing work, school, and family obligations. The woman tells her personal story and how other women like her struggle to have normal lives.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 35, August 2007, p16-23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Domestic violence; Domestic violence--prevention & control

Record #:

28220

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

The Teaming for Technology program at the Raleigh Boys Club has paired with players in the Carolina Football Development League to teach them how to refurbish computers. As part of the Teen Tech program, the players will then teach middle-school boys how to refurbish computers. The program encourages mentoring and the computers are then donated to schools, nonprofit or community organizations, or low-income children. This program helps teens acquire marketable skills and helps to eliminate the digital divide in the state.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 8, February 2007, p18 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Technology--Study and teaching; Non-profit organizations; Digital divide—North Carolina

Record #:

10494

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January 2005, the Durham Herald-Sun, a paper locally owned by the Rollins family for over one hundred years, was sold to the Paxton Media Group, of Paducah, KY. Morgan reports on the continuing layoffs at the paper which is an indication of a trend toward less local news.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 32, Aug 2008, p5, 7, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

28151

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Residents are Durham looking to create a new community media source. If the city does not come up with a plan, the local public access channel could be shut down this year. Organizers want to keep the station on the air and are looking at other area programs as models. One plan that is being considered is the creation of a building a community media center.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 40, October 2008, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Television broadcasting