Record #:

16778

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Tracy Hollister, a gay rights activist, rallied individuals from the OutRaleigh festival to voting booths to vote against Amendment 1, that anti-gay marriage amendment. Despite these and other efforts to defeat Amendment 1 it passed 61-38 percent. With its passage, gay marriage can now only be recognized if a federal measure affording equal rights to homosexual couples is passed by the Supreme Court.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 19, May 2012, p5, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marriage--Laws and legislation

Record #:

16779

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

A summation of election results and complaints are presented for Wake, Durham, and Orange County. Some statewide concerns are addressed, especially those centered on the controversial Amendment 1. In several counties, ballots were distributed that did not include the amendment.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 19, May 2012, p7, 13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marriage--Laws and legislation

Record #:

16780

Author(s):

Tullis, Eric

Abstract:

Bull City Soul Revival is a multimedia installation part of a larger exhibit called Soul Souvenirs: Durham's Musical Memories from the 1960s and 1970s. Located in Durham's St. Joseph's Hayti Heritage Center, the exhibit delves into a neglected musical history of Durham's black community in the mid-20th-century. The exhibit displays many artifacts from the era including: showbills, newspapers, records, and various memorabilia from some of the estimated 75 Durham-based bands.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 19, May 2012, p33, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American musicians--Durham

Record #:

16781

Author(s):

Ross, Kirk

Abstract:

It is estimated that between 700,000 and one million state citizens live below the poverty line. Economic recession and repeal of policy that aids the impoverished has increased hardship on individuals and those organizations who attempt to help (NC Justice Center, AARP, the Institute for Civic Engagement and Social Change at N.C. Central, etc.). Examples of those living in dire conditions include Afghanistan and Iraqi veterans living under a bridge in Fayetteville.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 20, May 2012, p5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poverty

Record #:

16783

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

With passage of Amendment 1, lawmakers and local government officials are now left to sort out the measure's legal impact. One main concern is the loss of health and domestic partner benefits offered by local governments in Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Greensboro, and Asheville and in Orange, Durham, and Mecklenburg counties for those in homosexual relationships and even heterosexual couples in domestic partnerships.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 20, May 2012, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Marriage--Laws and legislation

Record #:

16784

Author(s):

Bouloubasis, Victoria; Anderson, D.L.

Abstract:

On a parcel of the Triangle Land Conservancy's property outside of Carrboro, refugees from Burma have found space to practice traditional agriculture. Currently 25 families participate in the Transplanting Traditions Community Farm program in which they grow fresh fruit and vegetables on 2.5 acres in Orange County.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 20, May 2012, p26-30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Community gardens--Carrboro

Record #:

16800

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

140 West is a mixed-purpose construction project in the heart of Chapel Hill, located on the corner of West Franklin and Church streets. Developers anticipate that construction of this eight story retail/residential building will be complete by 2013. The development sparks mixed emotion; supporters see progress in the face of economic depression while skeptics anticipate bankruptcy.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 21, May 2012, p5, 11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Development; Chapel Hill--Economic conditions

Record #:

16801

Author(s):

Blackstock, Peter

Abstract:

The International Bluegrass Music Association chose Raleigh to host the next three World of Bluegrass confab beginning in 2013. The state is a suitable host for this major bluegrass event considering some of bluegrass' biggest stars came from North Carolina, such as Earl Scruggs and the late Doc Watson. Also notable is that the first president of the International Bluegrass Music Association was Art Menius was a triangle native.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 21, May 2012, p39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Festivals

Record #:

16802

Author(s):

Sturgis, Sue

Abstract:

The North Carolina Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE) recently published a report documenting campaign donations from the gas industry to pro-fracking politicians. Ten fracking companies donated to more than $730,000 to 100-plus N.C. Legislators between 2009 and 2011. Robert Rucho, a Republican Senator who sponsored Senate Bill 820 allowing fracking, personally received $20,500 from the companies in NCVCE's study.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 22, May 2012, p7 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Politicians

Record #:

16809

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Martin Marietta owns the RDU Quarry which is currently looking to expand due to increased demand for crushed stone to build the Triangle Expressway. The quarry is located near the Wyngate subdivision and expanding the quarry would intrude on the community's boundaries. Projected quarry expansion would result in dumping excess dirt from mining in an area near the subdivision's entrance at Ebenezer Church Road.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 23, June 2012, p7, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Quarrying and quarries; Subdivision design

Record #:

16810

Author(s):

Coleman, Vernal

Abstract:

A Durham dry cleaning store has been demolished but traces of chemicals are left behind. The cleaners failed to comply with chemical safety resulting in contamination of the area with tetrachloroethylene or PERC. Residents in the area are concerned about the spread of this cancer-causing chemical into their neighborhood.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 23, June 2012, p11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Durham

Record #:

16828

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

House Bill 819 passed on June 5, 2012 in the state senate 35-12. The bill restricts state agencies from predicting sea level rise, a pertinent issue considering current forecasts report a potential three feet sea level increase. North Carolina's coastal economy, ecosystems, and residents could be adversely affected by inaccurate models for sea level change.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 24, June 2012, p5, 8 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Coastal zone management--Laws and legislation

Record #:

16829

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

Residents of Alabama Avenue in Carrboro are protesting a proposed Family Dollar in the neighborhood. Their outrage comes from having a chain-store encroaching on what has been historically locally-owned commercial area. Will Stronach will appear before local officials and needs a four-fifths vote for installation of the store to be approved.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 24, June 2012, p7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Retail stores

Record #:

16830

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Republicans on the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners blocked a public vote on a one-half cent tax increase on transit. A similar one-half tax has been approved in Durham and Orange County voters will weigh-in this fall. The tax would aid in extending a light-rail transit between Raleigh and Cary.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 25, June 2012, p7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Taxation--Transit

Record #:

16831

Author(s):

Ball, Billy

Abstract:

Chapel Hill 2020 is an updated plan for the city, the last one composed in 2000. At the heart of the debate for the college town revolves an increasing population and the city's evolution from town to a city. Organized committees and concerned citizens met to outline six areas for development; downtown, north and south stretches of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, N.C. 54 and northern and southern portions of U.S. 15-501. The goal of developing these areas is to create an integrated plan for modernizing and improving transit and promoting local businesses.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 29 Issue 25, June 2012, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chapel Hill--Buildings, structures, etc.; Chapel Hill--Development