Record #:

1640

Author(s):

Shesgreen, Deirdre

Abstract:

A contingent of Triangle lesbians converged on a statewide breast cancer conference in Winston-Salem to increase awareness of the disease for lesbians, and to proclaim that lesbians run a greater risk of breast cancer than heterosexual women.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 20, May 1994, p6-8, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Breast--Cancer; Lesbians

Record #:

1641

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

Bobby Quick, chair of For Richmond County's Environment (FORRCE), has filed suit against the NC Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Authority and Chem-Nuclear Systems for malicious prosecution and violation of his constitutional rights.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 20, May 1994, p11, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chem-Nuclear Systems, L.L.C. (Columbia, SC)

Record #:

1661

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

David Lawson is scheduled to be executed in Raleigh's Central Prison on June 15. Central Prison Warden Gary Ward explains the step-by-step procedure for executing a condemned prisoner.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Capital punishment; Executions and executioners

Record #:

1662

Author(s):

Garten, Jeannie

Abstract:

In the wake of a 1987 Ku Klux Klan march through Hillsborough and Chapel Hill, Orange County Commissioners, led by Moses Carey, unanimously passed an ordinance to protect civil rights.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p9, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carey, Moses; Civil rights--Orange County; Civil rights workers--Orange County

Record #:

1663

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs

Abstract:

The North Carolina Museum of Art is staging an exhibition, \"Songs of my People,\" that includes more than 100 photographs by 50 African-American photographers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Museum of Art--Exhibitions; African American photographers

Record #:

1664

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

The Raleigh arts community is concerned that Mayor Tom Fetzer's proposal to cut property taxes will result in funding cutbacks for the arts. Some arts officials are calling for a merger of the two grant-providing organizations in Wake County.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p19, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art--Finance--Wake County; City of Raleigh Arts Commission; United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County

Record #:

1665

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

In May, 1994, the school boards in Halifax, Robeson, Cumberland, Vance, and Hoke Counties sued North Carolina, charging that the state's system of financing public schools does not foster uniform opportunity, as the state constitution requires.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p10-13, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Education--Finance

Record #:

1666

Author(s):

Smith, Jane

Abstract:

Barbara Trent and David Kasper, known for their Academy Award-winning documentary \"The Panama Deception,\" moved their Empowerment Project to Orange County from Santa Monica. The project aims to aid filmmakers who wish to advance important human purposes

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 24, June 1994, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Trent, Barbara; Kasper, David; Empowerment Project; Documentary films

Record #:

1667

Author(s):

Grady, Ross

Abstract:

Wifflefist, a collection of non-guitar-rock band members from the Triangle, has been awarded an Indie, Triangle Arts Award, for its innovative musical output.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p12, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wifflefist; Musical groups--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Bands (Music)--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

1668

Author(s):

Grace, Maggi

Abstract:

Laurie Wolf, a Raleigh lesbian performer, was given an Indie, Triangle Arts Award, for her one-woman dramatic performance entitled \"OUTfield.\" The drama depicts the anguish homosexuals feel in revealing themselves to a predominantly heterosexual society

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wolf, Laurie

Record #:

1669

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

Noted civil rights lawyer Julius Chambers has taken over as chancellor of North Carolina Central University in Durham. Chambers is attempting to modernize the school, and to revive morale in the wake of NCCU's brush with scandal.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p6-9, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chambers, Julius; North Carolina Central University

Record #:

1670

Author(s):

Booher, Bridget

Abstract:

Durham resident Bryant Holsenbeck, a visual artist who acknowledges the aesthetic qualities in bric-a-brac and detritus, has been honored with an Indie, Triangle Arts Award.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p11, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Holsenbeck, Bryant; Artists--Durham

Record #:

1671

Author(s):

McCullough, Sue Olsen

Abstract:

Triangle-based Fortuna, an eighteen-person a cappella ensemble celebrating its tenth anniversary, was awarded the Indie, Triangle Arts Award, for its concerts of Renaissance music.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p14, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fortuna; Choral singing--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

1672

Author(s):

Burnham, Linda Frye

Abstract:

Center Stage, North Carolina State University's arts and entertainment promoter/producer, was given an Indie, Triangle Arts Award, for bringing an eclectic array of performers to Raleigh, and for its community outreach programs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina State University. Center Stage

Record #:

1673

Author(s):

Vanderford, Joe

Abstract:

Jane Reinecke coordinates the nationally renowned jazz series at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, and is considered an important player on the North Carolina jazz scene.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 12 Issue 25, June 1994, p17, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Reinecke, Jane; Jazz musicians--Carrboro