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for "Ruley, Melinda"
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27354
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Ruley attempts to capture the essence of the Triangle area and its people through the stories she gathers from travelers at the bus station in Raleigh.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 36, September 4-10 1991,
p7-9
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27358
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From the many proceedings occurring over two weeks in Durham County’s Superior Court, the author chose to report on the cases of The State of North Carolina vs. Bernard Lunsford and The State of North Carolina vs. Roland Wesley Stevens. The first case was a murder case and the second was a rape case. The murder victim was one of 71 in the Triangle area in 1990 and the rape case was one of 255 reported in 1990.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 33, August 14-20 1991,
p6-9
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27359
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Putting a face on two of the hundreds of homeless in Raleigh, two members of the homeless are interviewed. Partners, Pete and Jean have both led difficult lives with their paths to homelessness unique to them. Despite their homelessness, both individuals are optimistic about their future.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 32, Aug 7-13 1991,
p6-7, bibl
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Record #:
27368
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71 murders were committed in the Triangle area in 1990 which is up from the previous year. While the use of handguns and black-on-black violence is alarming, police attribute the increase in murders to the increase in population in the Triangle, not drugs or gang violence. Most of the murders were not sensational and were committed by acquaintances of the victims. All 71 are recounted on a case-by-case basis.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 2, Jan. 9-15 1991,
p1, 7-9
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Record #:
27379
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The new breed of liberal campus activist is being labeled “PC” for their political correctness. The media and conservative individuals oppose the activists for their “politics of difference.” Women, black, gay, and other liberal minority students say the system has excluded them for so long that they only way they can get equality is by magnifying their differences and demanding more than other groups. Some intimidation of activists has occurred on Duke’s and UNC’s campuses, but students are committed to fighting the status quo.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 8, Feb. 20-26 1991,
p10-11
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27380
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Internationalist Bookstore owner and Triangle area activist Bob Sheldon was recently murdered. Over 400 people attended his viewing and told of his impact on the community. His murder has not been solved and the State Board of Investigation is assisting with the case. Local activists speculate if Sheldon was killed in opposition to the Persian Gulf War. The war is less than a day old and Sheldon was a peace activist and had experienced opposition to his beliefs.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 9, Feb. 27 - March 5 1991,
p7
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Record #:
27384
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The U.S. Attorney’s office in Salt Lake City, Utah has handed down 12 indictments to Phil Harvey, president of Adam & Eve, an Orange County mail order company specializing in adult toys and novelties. Harvey and his company have already been acquitted twice in separate suits. The case and the questionable motivations behind the charges are explored. Also conveyed are the positive and charitable reputations of Harvey and the company in the local community.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 13, March 27-April 2 1991,
p8-10
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Record #:
27389
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Moore’s Dinette in Creedmoor, NC remains closed despite James Moore’s acquittal in his case. Moore and his establishment were accused of disturbing the peace and being a public nuisance. Moore believes the charges brought against him were racially motivated and because he criticized the local police for their inaction. He is unsure whether he will reopen his business because his wife says that they feel as if they will be targeted.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 18, May 1-7 1991,
p8-10
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Record #:
27430
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Traffic conditions are worsening in Raleigh due to increased growth. Three of the worst intersections are Wake Forest Road at the Beltline, Creedmoor Road at Millbrook, and Glennwood Avenue at Lead Mine. Traffic engineers and city planners discuss why jams occur here and their plans to fix the problems.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 26, June 26 - July 2 1991,
p6-8
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27431
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Ozone is a by-product car traffic and Raleigh’s traffic situation creates a lot of ozone pollution. North Carolina is ranked 42 out of 50 states in environmental quality according to EPA and is cited as frequently violating federal standards for ozone and carbon dioxide emissions. More cars on the road in Raleigh and a lack of public transportation are creating to the problem. This problem will negatively affect the health of Wake County residents.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 26, June 26 - July 2 1991,
p7
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Record #:
27435
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Jimmy Creech, the minister of Raleigh’s Fairmont United Methodist Church is the subject of controversy for his position on homosexuality. Creech was part of a group of clergy who supported gay individuals in response to an anti-discrimination suit. For his support, 85 parish members petitioned to remove him as the church’s pastor. Creech, gay individuals, and parishioners voice their concern and opinions over the United Methodist Church’s and the Bible’s position on homosexuality.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 3, Jan. 18-24 1990,
p7-11
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Record #:
27447
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Zoning issues over land in new the University Lake Watershed area in Orange County have residents upset. The zoning is intended to limit development and protect the water supply for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and the university. Rezoning will increase restrictions on land use and likely reduce property values. Rural residents are upset and tensions have flared in Orange County.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 11, March 15-21 1990,
p9-13
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27449
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Ming Hai “Jim” Loo, a 24-year-old Chinese-American citizen from Raleigh, was murdered by Robert Piche July 29, 1989. The murder was racially motivated and occurred at Cue ‘N’ Spirits. Piche will receive a sentence of 37 years in prison, but be eligible for parole in 4.5 years. Speculation by viewers prompts questions of justice in the case based on the sentencing and language used on behalf of the witnesses in the trial.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 13, March 29-April 4 1990,
p6-9
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Record #:
27461
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The murder of Dawn Jolly by her husband Randall Jolly on September 18, 1989 prompted a response by the Women of Orange County. The group has stated that the criminal justice system is soft on domestic violence and failed to protect Dawn Jolly. Trying to determine what is wrong with the system and how to fix it, excerpts from 30 interviews are pieced together highlighting the challenges of protecting against domestic. Those interviewed and quoted include judges, lawyers, police officers, abused women, and women’s rights advocates.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 25, June 20-26 1990,
p6-10
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Record #:
27490
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On August 15-19, NC Central University hosted the first annual National Civil Rights Reunion and African-American Leadership Training Institute. The purpose was to reunite those who fought for civil rights during the 1960s and to educate and inspire the next generation of activists. Freedom Riders, members of the NAACP, the Congress of Racial Equality, and members of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, among others, were present and spoke at the conference.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 8 Issue 35, Aug. 29-Sept. 4 1990,
p6-7
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