Record #:

5008

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Ruley reflects on the recent death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and what it means to his fans and to racing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p11, 13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Automobile racing drivers; Stock car racing; Earnhardt, Dale, 1951-2001

Record #:

3746

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Stories of police brutality in larger cities, such as New York, do not surprise people. However, when it happens closer to home, many people are concerned. Recently, two cases of brutality were brought against the Durham Police Department. One was settled for $295,000. The other is pending.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 15 Issue 45, Nov 1997, p7-8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Police--Complaints against; Durham--Police department

Record #:

2941

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Ritalin, a prescription drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD), is increasingly in use by non-ADD middle and high school students as a means of getting high or staying awake.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 13, Mar 1996, p8-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Drug abuse; Methylphenidate hydrochloride

Record #:

3348

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Opponents of the proposed low-level radioactive waste disposal facility to be built on the Wake-Chatham county line 18 miles south of Raleigh feel the threat to individuals and the environment should outweigh the need for the site.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 14 Issue 3, Jan 1996, p9,11,13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hazardous waste sites--Wake County; Radioactive waste disposal--Wake County

Record #:

2195

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

The North Carolina Resource Center, funded by state and federal monies, assists lawyers defending indigent clients in capital cases. Detractors in the General Assembly, unhappy with some aspects of the center, are seeking to eliminate funding.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 10, Mar 1995, p10-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Defense (Criminal procedure); North Carolina Resource Center; Public defenders; Legal aid

Record #:

2281

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Chronically disruptive students in the Durham County school system are causing educators and the public to consider alternative schools as an option. The challenge, however, is to create one that is well-planned, funded, and staffed with caring teachers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 15, Apr 1995, p9-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public schools--Durham County; Free schools; Students--Conduct of life--Durham County

Record #:

2305

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda; Schewel, Steve

Abstract:

During his six years as a columnist for the Independent, Hal Crowther's writing has reaped praise, outrage, and hostility from readers. In his new book, UNARMED BUT DANGEROUS, he continues to point out the foibles of humankind.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 18, May 1995, p10-13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Crowther, Hal, 1945-; INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham); Journalists--Durham

Record #:

2353

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Indian activist Eddie Hatcher, imprisoned for his part in taking hostages at the ROBERSONIAN newspaper in Lumberton in 1988, has been released. He speaks of his life before the takeover, his life in prison where he contracted AIDS, and his future plans.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 22, May 1995, p8-10, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease); Hatcher, Eddie, d. 2009; Lumbee Indians--North Carolina--Robeson County; Prisoners--Sexual behavior

Record #:

2424

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Two men, Ronald Cotton and Darryl Hunt, living in different cities and convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for violent crimes committed in 1984, have been proven innocent in 1995 by DNA testing that was unavailable in 1984.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 31, Aug 1995, p9-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Violent crimes; DNA fingerprints; False imprisonment

Record #:

2477

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Meeting the needs of 2,000 non-English-speaking students is a challenge for public schools in the Research Triangle. Some students are helped by special English learning classes, but others become frustrated, fall behind, or drop out.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 35, Aug 1995, p15-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Public schools--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers

Record #:

2560

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda; Cusic, Candice

Abstract:

Built in 1920 for male felons aged 19 to 21, Raleigh's Polk Youth Institution is documented in this photo-journal essay before its relocation to Butner in 1996.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 42, Oct 1995, p11-13,15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Polk Youth Institution; Prisons--Raleigh; Prisoners--Raleigh

Record #:

2591

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Falls Lake, built to supply drinking water for Raleigh, could be threatened by controversial mapping and a vote by the Durham County Commissioners to allow Treyburn Industrial Park to build in the water quality critical area.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 46, Nov 1995, p11-13,15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Water quality management; Watershed management--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Real estate development--Durham County; Falls Lake

Record #:

28459

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

The story of Rhoda Bruington and her path to prison are told. Bruington was 46 when she helped her boyfriend commit armed robbery and was sentenced to 104 years in prison. The prison and justice system in North Carolina and its need for reform are also discussed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 8, February 1995, p10-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Prisoners; Prison system--North Carolina; Courts--North Carolina

Record #:

28461

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Dr. Constance Battle is an OB-GYN with a practice in North Raleigh. Battle built her own practice and sees 8,000 patients and delivers up to 30 babies a month. Many women seek Battle out because she is one of a few female OB-GYNs. Oftentimes, many women want female caregivers and Battle is happy to take care of them. Battle’s practice and her patients are described.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 20, May 1995, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American women authors--Durham; African American doctors; Women--Health and hygiene; Women in the professions

Record #:

28468

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Manners, attitudes, gender communications, and the progress in sexual relations among young adults are discussed by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students. The questions and the student responses are prompted after a fraternity rush letter from Phi Gamma Delta was posted on campus detailing how joining the fraternity would help young men have sex. Fraternity members, non-fraternity members, young men, young women, and administrators discuss the sex on college campuses.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 50, December 1995, p9-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sexual ethics; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; College students--Conduct of life; College students--Social conditions; Greek letter societies