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 #:

2304

Author(s):

Heard, Randolph

Abstract:

Each April for the past twenty-one years, Piedmont Community College has held its three-day Annual Taxidermy Mini-Course for commercial taxidermists. Those interested gather in Roxboro to attend classes, compare techniques, and compete for awards.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 19, May 1995, p10-11, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Taxidermists; Piedmont Community College; Taxidermy

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 #:

2306

Author(s):

Melton, Marissa

Abstract:

ACT UP/Triangle, an AIDS activist group, is challenging a decision by the state to replace anonymous HIV testing with confidential testing, which would require a name for filing. The group feels this would intimidate those who seek testing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 19, May 1995, p9, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

AIDS (Disease); ACT UP/Triangle; AIDS (Disease) activists

Record #:

2339

Author(s):

Moser, Bob

Abstract:

The Carolina Theatre's gay and lesbian film festival has drawn criticism from Durham Republicans and the religious right and a promise from the district attorney to see if any obscenity laws have been violated.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 22, May 1995, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolina Theatre (Durham); Film festivals--Durham; Gays--Durham; Obscenity (Law)

Record #:

2340

Author(s):

Cooper, Andrea

Abstract:

The tort reform movement in the General Assembly will limit punitive damage awards to the victims of dangerous products or company negligence. Opponents question whether such reform will really benefit victims and not companies who put profit over safety.

Source:

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

Subject(s):

Lighthouses; Tort liability of corporations; Charlotte--Description; Charlotte--Economic policy

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 #:

2354

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

Every summer the American Dance Festival is six weeks of modern dance at Duke University. For co-directors Stephanie and Charles Reinhart, program planning is always years in advance and fund raising a challenge.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 22, May 1995, p13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Reinhart, Stephanie; Dance festivals--Durham; Reinhart, Charles

Record #:

2355

Author(s):

Greene, Sam

Abstract:

The 1995 General Assembly has introduced a number of bills to limit funding for abortions and support for abortion rights. Already approved is a reduction in the state abortion fund from $1.2 million to $50,000.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 27, July 1995, p9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Abortion--Laws and legislation; Abortion--Finance--Laws and legislation

Record #:

2356

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

One of the state's most important and gifted choreographers is leaving the state, not because of criticism or dislike of her work, but owing to lack of financial support with which to show new works and pay bills.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 27, July 1995, p13, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dancing; Manning, Killian; Choreographers--Chapel Hill

Record #:

2378

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

The NEWS AND OBSERVER, owned by the Daniels family for over 100 years, has been sold to McClatchy Newspapers, Inc., for $370 million, and observers and employees wonder how much the paper will change.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 26, June 1995, p9-11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspaper publishing; Newspapers--Ownership; The NEWS & OBSERVER (Raleigh)

Record #:

2379

Author(s):

Haac, Linda

Abstract:

Ron Brown, choreographer for and dancer in his company, EVIDENCE, will present his work, Dirt Road, at the 1995 American Dance Festival. The work is named for a road beside his grandmother's house in Raeford.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 24, June 1995, p17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Dancing; Choreographers; Brown, Ron

Record #:

2386

Author(s):

Sisk, Taylor

Abstract:

Places in the Research Triangle area that are not physically accessible hinder people with disabilities. Ron Mace, head of Barrier Free Environments, and Ken Franklin, contact person for the Americans With Disabilities Act, are working to change this.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 28, July 1995, p11-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Handicapped--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Architecture and the physically handicapped--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

2419

Author(s):

Sasser, Bill

Abstract:

During the late 1940s to mid-1950s, Beat generation author Jack Kerouac spent time writing and creating on visits with his sister and her husband, Caroline and Paul Blake, in Big Easonburg Woods, a small crossroads outside Rocky Mount.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 30, July 1995, p16-18, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Kerouac, Jack, 1922-1969; Beat generation; Authors, American

Record #:

2423

Author(s):

Burtman, Bob

Abstract:

The Duraleigh Road Connector in Raleigh, linking Duraleigh with I-40 and Wade Avenue, would also destroy park lands and research sites. Despite negative public opinion, powerful public and private interests back building the controversial road.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 13 Issue 30, July 1995, p10-12, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Roads--Raleigh