Record #:

17808

Author(s):

Schewel, Steve

Abstract:

Steve Schewel, founder of the INDEPENDENT, explains his motivation to start the paper and now thirty years later why he is selling. Schewel reminisces about previous experiences writing and hardships to keep the paper in circulation.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 39, Sept 2012, p19-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham)

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 #:

28370

Author(s):

Fulton, Katherine

Abstract:

Katherine Fulton has received a Nieman Fellowship at Havard University and will be leaving the Independent after almost 10 years as editor. Speaking to the North Carolina Women Writers’ Conference in Winston-Salem, Fulton gave her farewell address and the speech is reprinted here. Fulton emphasizes the need for everyone to “disturb the peace” and do more for those in the communities around us.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 10 Issue 31, July-August 1992, p6-7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham); Speeches, addresses, etc., American; Editors; Citizenship

Record #:

27377

Author(s):

Abstract:

Phone sex is a growing as a cultural phenomenon and the increase in ads for phone sex in The Independent Weekly has some readers and staff concerned. The periodical has continued to run the ads due to the money from the advertisements which go towards reporting and writing the paper, an increased use of 900 calls in the Raleigh-Durham area, and their anti-censorship stance. The Independent is cautious and does monitor the content of the ad and is aware of the decreased readership that may happen if they run too many ads or allow explicit ads to be printed.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 9 Issue 7, Feb. 13-19 1991, p8-9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Censorship; First Amendment--Free speech; INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham); Advertising--Periodicals

Record #:

16276

Author(s):

Morris, Bill

Abstract:

Katherine Fulton is the editor of the Durham-based Independent, an alternative press. While many of these newspapers which emerged from the 1960s rebellion against the establishment have become more interested in making many than in making waves, the Independent has not. What sets it apart is that \"it has a spine of steel, solid investigative pieces, witty, incisive coverage of politics and state government, and relishes pointing out when the emperor isn't wearing any clothes.\"

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 9 Issue 10, Oct 1989, p54-56, 59-60, 62, 64, 66, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspaper publishing--Durham; INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham); Newspaper editors--Durham; Fulton, Katherine

Record #:

26974

Author(s):

Fulton, Katherine

Abstract:

The Independent began publishing five years ago in an effort to maintain the independence and vitality of the American press. They strive to provide readers with entertainment, investigate issues, explore culture, notice what others miss, seek the truth, defend and promote political alternatives. The Independent now hopes to build a sense of community among citizens of the Triangle.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 6 Issue 6, Mar 24-Apr 6 1988, p14-20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY (Durham)