Record #:

4998

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

With the state facing a possible $1 billion deficit in 2001, Governor Mike Easley is supporting a state lottery as a way to ease this and future financial difficulties. Geary discusses reactions around the state to this proposal, including ones from the North Carolina Council of Churches and the North Carolina Budget and Tax Center.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries

Record #:

4999

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

During the week that the state of North Carolina plans to carry out an execution, the Independent will carry a profile of the condemned person. Ernest McCarver was scheduled to die Friday, March 2, at 2 A.M., but was granted a stay by Superior Court Judge Leon Standack. McCarver is retarded, and there is growing public opposition to executing retarded convicts.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p15 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Executions and executioners; McCarver, Ernest

Record #:

5000

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

Elliston describes the Hi Mom! Film Festival, which is an annual gathering of short-film buffs and a presentation of their work. The festival, now in its fourth year, was started by members of the Carolina Production Guild and is currently run by Mike Conner and Kendra Gaeta.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p58-59, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hi Mom! Film Festival (Chapel Hill); Film festivals--Chapel Hill; Short films--Chapel Hill

Record #:

5001

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

During the week the state plans to carry out an execution, the INDEPENDENT will carry a profile of the condemned person. Willie Ervin Fisher is scheduled to die Friday, March 9, at 2 A.M.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Executions and executioners; Fisher, Willie Ervin, d. 2001

Record #:

5002

Author(s):

Kahn, Elizabeth; Kahn, Joe

Abstract:

On February 21, 2001, the North Carolina Symphony played the grand-opening concert in the new Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. This is the first time in its 68-year history that the symphony has its own performance hall. The Kahns describe the concert and how the music sounds in the new building.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p45, 47, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Symphony Orchestra; Meymandi Concert Hall (Raleigh)

Record #:

5003

Author(s):

Solow, Barbara

Abstract:

To help provide health care to children of low income families, the federal government proposes to give North Carolina $21 million. However, the state must come up with $7 million in matching funds to get the money, which, at the moment, the state is reluctant to do. In the meantime, health care is being denied to thousands of identified children.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 9, Feb 2001, p16-19, 21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Children--Health and hygiene; Poor children

Record #:

5004

Author(s):

Potorti, David

Abstract:

Doc Watson began making music in 1935 on a $12 Stella guitar. Today at 77, the five-time Grammy Award winner is semi-retired, but stills finds time from home chores to perform for nationally and locally. Watson discusses his style of playing and what he has learned over the years.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Jan 2001, p37 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musicians--Watauga County; Watson, Arthel Lane (Doc), 1923-2012

Record #:

5005

Author(s):

Potorti, David

Abstract:

The Hollow Rock String Band, consisting of Alan Jabbour, Tommy Thompson, Bobbie Thompson, and Bertram Levy, formed in Durham in the 1960s and created music based on instrumental folk music, folksong, and folklore. Jabbour was later appointed head of the Archive of Folk Song at the Library of Congress in 1969. He discusses the band's influence over the years.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 4, Jan 2001, p31, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hollow Rock String Band; Musical groups--Durham

Record #:

5007

Author(s):

Streaty, Gina

Abstract:

Milbre Burch of Chapel Hill has been a storyteller for twenty-five years. Among her accomplishments are eight audio- recordings, several publications, and awards including the Circle of Excellence award from the National Storytelling Network and the Parents' Gold Choice Award. Burch discusses her art and current projects.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 2, Jan 2001, p28, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Burch, Milbre; Storytellers--Chapel Hill

Record #:

5008

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Ruley reflects on the recent death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and what it means to his fans and to racing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p11, 13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Automobile racing drivers; Stock car racing; Earnhardt, Dale, 1951-2001

Record #:

5009

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

The H-2A Program was started by the federal government after World War II and allows farmers to temporarily use foreign workers when local labor is short. However, little official oversight of the program has fostered abuses of foreign labor. Yeoman reports on these, including low wages, poor housing, farmer control of personal mail and shopping trips, and not hiring American workers even when they are available.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p20-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Migrant labor

Record #:

5010

Author(s):

Strauss, Bryson

Abstract:

Tift Merritt is a 25-year-old Raleigh singer/songwriter, who critics say has a bright future in alt-country music. In 1998, she and drummer Zeke Hutchins formed The Carbines, and in 2000, she won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest 2000. This was a pivotal event because one of the judges brought her to the attention of talent manager Frank Callari, who signed her to a contract.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p44-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians--Raleigh; Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-

Record #:

5011

Author(s):

Elliston, Jon

Abstract:

Erika Frederick is a familiar name on the Triangle Area filmmaking scene. Frederick helped found the North Carolina Media Arts Consortium. Three years ago she and her husband moved to New York. This year a 13-minute film she produced, My Courier, which is an adaptation of an O. Henry short story, was nominated for an Academy Award in the live-action short film category.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 11, Mar 2001, p28, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture producers and directors; Frederick, Erika; Short films

Record #:

5012

Author(s):

Ariail, Kate Dobbs

Abstract:

Italian-born ceramic artist Siglinda Scarpa has known hardship before. After working and teaching in Rome for twenty-five years, she ran afoul of the Mafia and had her studio destroyed. Invited to come to New York, she found the city lacking in a sense of community. Relocating to Chatham County, Scarpa found the sense of community so necessary for her work. After fire destroyed her studio and creations on February 5, 2001, it is this community closeness that is helping her to rebuild her life.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 11, Mar 2001, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Artists--Chatham County; Scarpa, Siglinda, 1940-

Record #:

5013

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Governor Mike Easley favors a state lottery to bolster declining revenues and wants a referendum on the ballot for voters to decide in 2002. While the Senate appears supportive of the referendum, Easley must convince enough House members to insure citizens get a chance to vote.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 12, Mar 2001, p9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries