Record #:

8523

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

The Parrish Street Project began in Durham in 2002. The plans call for the creation of a museum without walls--a set of outdoor kiosks, sculpture, photography, and shop windows that allow visitors to explore the history of the street from the street.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 4, Jan 2007, p10-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

African American neighborhoods--Durham

Record #:

8570

Author(s):

Secret, Mosi

Abstract:

Rising in Orange County, the Eno River flows through an urban and suburban landscape before merging with the Flat and Little rivers to form the Neuse. This small river has been fought over by developers who wanted to exploit it and environmentalists who wanted to preserve it. In the late 1960s, Holger and Margaret Nygard helped organize the Association for the Preservation of the Eno River to defeat Durham's attempt to dam the river. The association has helped to set aside almost 4,000 acres for the Eno River State Park. This is over half of the 7,000 acres planned for the park. The association is finding it harder to acquire and protect the remaining acreage. Many people want to live next to protected wilderness lands, and this has caused real estate prices around the river to soar.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 5, Jan 2007, p24-27, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eno River State Park; Environmental protection--Orange County; Environmental protection--Durham County

Record #:

8571

Author(s):

White, Jim

Abstract:

Gastonia native Kathy Norcross Watts has published widely in journals around the state, exploring the folkways and traditions of North Carolina. Now living in Winston-Salem, Watts has a newly published book, A SIMPLE LIFE: A STORY OF SID OAKLEY. Oakley was a major figure in North Carolina arts. He founded the Cedar Creek Gallery near Falls Lake; was represented as a master potter in the Smithsonian's catalog; was recognized as a North Carolina Living Treasure; and had his creations exhibited in institutions as far away as Japan. When Watts began writing the book, she discovered that she had a story within a story that evolved from a school bus ride in 1945. Oakley was one of the children on the bus; another was Mildred, who was sent home because she was black. Watts shares her thoughts about writing and how Mildred became entwined in Oakley's story.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 5, Jan 2007, p31, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Oakley, Sidney Ray, 1932-2004

Record #:

8853

Author(s):

Canavan, Gerry

Abstract:

Canavan discusses a visionary project in Chapel Hill that promises to be North Carolina's greenest building. With the state's population projected to increase by 50 percent in the next decade, architects are asking the question, will people live in more of the same or will a new energy efficient, environmentally conscious architecture develop. Greenbridge, a $30 million pair of mixed-use towers planned for West Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill, exemplifies the new environmental trend and will set the standard in the state for sustainable architectural development.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 11, Mar 2007, p19-20 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sustainable architecture

Record #:

9096

Author(s):

Stein, Megan

Abstract:

Durham's Carolina Theatre, the last remaining historic theatre in the county, opened in 1926. It will close in May 2007 for much needed repairs which include resealing the leaky roof, replacing the out-of-date HVAC system, upgrading the dimmer system. The city of Durham is funding the repairs.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 22, May 2007, p34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theaters--Durham; Carolina Theatre (Durham)

Record #:

9162

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

In the spring of 2007, volunteers working on cleaning up the first fifty miles of the Neuse River pulled 22,000 pounds of trash from its waters, including fifty-six tires, two toilets and a boat trailer. Sorg discusses how surging growth, projected to reach over one million people alone in Wake County in the next twenty years, and development will threaten the river.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 20, May 2007, p5, 7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Environmental protection--Neuse River--Citizen participation

Record #:

9163

Author(s):

Gaffney, Chris

Abstract:

Gaffney discusses the return of professional soccer to the Raleigh area. The Carolina Railhawks is the latest expansion franchise in the USL-1 league. The team plays at Cary's 7,000 capacity SAS Soccer Park, a field that attracts nationwide attention because it is considered one of the best soccer venues in the country.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 23, June 2007, p16-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sports franchises--Raleigh; Soccer--Raleigh

Record #:

9190

Author(s):

Nelson, Suzanne

Abstract:

Nelson discusses why unprocessed milk is the only illegal food in North Carolina and if it has any benefits to users.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 25, June 2007, p15-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Raw milk

Record #:

9211

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

William Henry Curry is in his twelfth season as conductor of the North Carolina Symphony. He was resident conductor of the New Orleans Symphony before coming to Raleigh and has also conducted in St. Paul, Baltimore, Indianapolis, New York, and Houston.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 28, July 2007, p24, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Symphony Orchestra; Conductors (Music)--Raleigh; Curry, William Henry

Record #:

9212

Author(s):

Lupton, Sarah; Owen, Madison; Stein, Megan

Abstract:

Called by some the world's greatest dance festival, the American Dance Festival performs for seven straight weeks in June and July at Duke University. Here the world's leading modern dance companies come to introduce new works and showcase older modern works. Several North Carolina choreographers are profiled, including Autumn Mist Belk, Christina Tsoules Soriano, Courtney Greer, Jess Shell, and Amy Beth Schneider.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 28, July 2007, p33-34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Choreographers

Record #:

10491

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

CHANGE, a domestic violence intervention program for batterers in the Durham area, is designed to stop abusive behavior by training abusers to examine and take responsibility for their actions. State law requires anyone convicted of domestic violence to complete a 26-week abuser treatment program and pay cost. The cost for the CHANGE program is $15 a week. Around 300 people were referred for treatment in Durham County last year, placing the county second behind Wake County.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 34, Aug 2008, p5, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Family violence--Laws and legislation--Durham County

Record #:

10492

Author(s):

Sobsey, Adam

Abstract:

Sobsey reviews Clyde Edgerton's new novel, The Bible Salesman.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 33, Aug 2008, p24 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Authors; Edgerton, Clyde, 1944-

Record #:

10493

Author(s):

Justice, Katherine; Morris, Neil

Abstract:

Morris and Justice report on this year's North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Film festival held at the Carolina Theatre in Durham.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 33, Aug 2008, p31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gay and lesbian film festivals--Durham

Record #:

10494

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

In January 2005, the Durham Herald-Sun, a paper locally owned by the Rollins family for over one hundred years, was sold to the Paxton Media Group, of Paducah, KY. Morgan reports on the continuing layoffs at the paper which is an indication of a trend toward less local news.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 32, Aug 2008, p5, 7, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Newspapers--Durham

Record #:

10495

Author(s):

Cusick, Claire

Abstract:

One of North Carolina's newest niche economies is its growing wine industry. From Moonrise Bay Vineyard at the northern tip of the Outer Banks to Asheville's Biltmore Estate, North Carolina has 400 vineyards and around 72 wineries in 30 counties. The industry employs a workforce of over 5,700 with a payroll of about $159 million.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 32, Aug 2008, p17-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Wineries; Wine industry