Record #:

7663

Author(s):

Daniel, Virginia

Abstract:

Kaye Gibbons first novel, ELLEN FOSTER, written when she was twenty-six, made her internationally famous. Now, in response to pleading fans, she is bringing the character back in a sequel, THE LIFE AROUND ME BY ELLEN FOSTER. In this INDEPENDENT interview, Gibbons talks about her character's return and writing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Jan 2006, p23, 25, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gibbons, Kaye, 1960-; Women novelists, North Carolina

Record #:

7664

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

Members of the Raleigh rock band Patty Hurst Shifter talk about themselves and their music in this INDEPENDENT interview.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 4, Jan 2006, p39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Patty Hurst Shifter (Musical group); Rock groups--Raleigh; Rock musicians--Raleigh

Record #:

7665

Author(s):

Sturgis, Sue

Abstract:

Progress Energy plans possible nuclear expansion at Wake County's Shearon Harris Plant, citing the region's growing demand for power. The new reactor could be online by 2016. Opponents point out that the addition of another reactor would magnify general problems, including radioactive pollution from routine emissions, the risk of catastrophic releases caused by accident or sabotage, and the lack of long-term planning for storing spent fuel. Sharon Harris currently houses one of the country's largest stockpiles of spent fuel.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 5, Feb 2006, p13-14 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nuclear fuel rods; Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant (New Hill); Nuclear power plants--Wake County

Record #:

7666

Author(s):

Secret, Mosi

Abstract:

Rev. William J. Barber, II, who grew up in Plymouth in Washington County, is the minister of Greenleaf Christian Church in Goldsboro. He is the new head of the North Carolina NAACP. Barber seeks to bring young people into the organization, organize it from the ground up, and make the venerable civil rights organization the powerhouse it once was. Barber holds a Master of Divinity from Duke University School of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Drew University in Madison, New Jersey.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 5, Feb 2006, p21, 22-24, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People); Barber, William J., 1963-; African American clergy--Goldsboro

Record #:

7692

Author(s):

Pilkey, Orrin

Abstract:

Orrin Pilkey, Duke University professor emeritus and world expert on beaches, says that when North Carolina tries to protect oceanfront homes through beach renourishment, the projects are actually destroying the beaches. The state must decide on what is more important, the homes or the beaches. At the moment the homes are winning. Pilkey discusses three ways to deal with a retreating beach and problems caused by renourishment. Problems include too much mud in sand pumped onto the beach (Atlantic Beach) and sharp shells that cause painful walking (Emerald Isle). Pilkey lists agencies that have been nonresponsive to the problems of beach renourishment.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 22 Issue 33, Aug 2005, p22-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shore protection; Beach nourishment

Record #:

7695

Author(s):

Secret, Mosi

Abstract:

For years, when attempts were made to pass a lottery in North Carolina, the promise was made that the lottery would only supplement current state education funding. After passage of the lottery bill, that was changed. Secret discusses a budget office forecast that shows the lottery will not supplement the educational funding.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 6, Feb 2006, p13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Lotteries

Record #:

7696

Author(s):

Fellerath, David

Abstract:

Fellerath discusses the filmmaking of North Carolina native Ramin Bahrani, one of the newest faces in world cinema. Bahrani's film MAN PUSH CART was shown at the Sundance Film Festival this year. The festival had 3,148 entries, and Bahrani's film was one of the 120 selected for showing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 6, Feb 2006, p22-25, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Motion picture producers and directors

Record #:

8035

Author(s):

Adcock, Sylvia

Abstract:

The College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University offers emergency and specialty treatment to family pets. The animal hospital provides pet owners with an array of treatment options that didn't exist in the past, like chemotherapy for a pet with cancer. Pets arrive from in-state and all across the country. Because it is a teaching hospital, the pets receive a lot of attention from the staff. Nationwide, pet owners spend an estimated $9.4 billion on pet care annually. At NCSU, radiation treatment can cost $4,000 and a kidney transplant for a cat up to $10,000.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 32, Aug 2006, p15-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Pets; Veterinary hospitals--Raleigh

Record #:

8036

Author(s):

Toenes, Chris

Abstract:

Shag dancing has remained a state tradition since Maurice Williams and others popularized it in the 1950s. The core states in the shag world are North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Carolina Shag is an unofficial collection of fifty shag clubs statewide that keep this uniquely Carolina tradition alive. Toenes discusses the origin of the dance, some of the shag clubs, and why this dancing style has remained so popular.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 30, July 2006, p21-26, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Shag (Dance)

Record #:

8037

Author(s):

Valentine, John

Abstract:

In this INDEPENDENT interview, poet Michael Chitwood discusses reading, his writing, and the publication of his latest book, GOSPEL ROAD GOING.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 30, July 2006, p30-31, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poets

Record #:

8038

Author(s):

Britt, Grant

Abstract:

Daniel Coston is a Charlotte photojournalist whose assignments have taken him all over the world. His work has appeared in magazines such as ESQUIRE and USA TODAY. He was an aspiring filmmaker through high school and college. He was writing for several Charlotte magazines when the photographer failed to appear for one of his assignments. Coston got a camera, took the photographs, and a career was born.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 30, July 2006, p47-48, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Photojournalism--Charlotte

Record #:

8039

Author(s):

Natale, Michele

Abstract:

In 1948, Stan Crocker's father and grandfather opened a lawnmower repair business on Morgan Street near Boylan Avenue bridge. After thirty years working in the business, he wanted to do something different. He kept the family name on the brick and cinderblock building and opened Crocker's Mark Gallery in October 2005. He creates metal sculpture and does photography. He was inspired to reopen the shop as an art gallery through his lifelong fascination with the artisans and woodworkers in his family.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 29, July 2006, p39, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sculptors--Raleigh; Photographers--Raleigh

Record #:

8040

Author(s):

Cornell, Rick

Abstract:

INDEPENDENT WEEKLY's band of the month for July is Nikki Meets the Hibachi. Elaine Tola and John Gillespie met in a class at UNC-Ch and began playing together twenty years ago. They played a number of shows and made three recordings, then took some time off. Now they are performing again, have added a third band member, Arturo Velasquez, and are making a new recording. Cornell talks with the group about their work as singer/songwriters.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 27, July 2006, p62, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Musical groups--Chapel Hill

Record #:

8041

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Until 1888, there were no ballot-access laws in the nation. Many vigorous third parties existed, like the Farmers Party, which sought to advance the interests of the common folks or some subset of them. Those parties are gone now because the Republican and Democratic parties have enacted laws to prevent them from getting onto the ballot. North Carolina's ballot requirements are among the most stringent in the nation. Geary discusses the work of the North Carolina Open Elections Coalition, which seeks to open elections to more parties through passage of House Bill 88.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 26, June 2006, p13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Third parties (United States politics)

Record #:

8044

Author(s):

Secret, Mosi

Abstract:

Hurricanes striking North Carolina have not devastated large population centers as Hurricane Katrina did in New Orleans. Still, the state has had its share of disasters from Fran, Floyd, Bonnie, Dennis, and Isabel. Katrina exposed serious deficiencies in hurricane response at the Federal level. This in turn places more responsibility on county and state emergency managers. Secret discusses what needs to be done and what state and local officials are doing to stay ahead of the coming storms.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 23 Issue 25, June 2006, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hurricanes; Emergency management