Record #:

10496

Author(s):

Sorg, Lisa

Abstract:

The state of North Carolina owns the Umstead Research Farm near Butner. The Department of Homeland Security is considering 240 acres there for its new $450 million Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility. Should the facility be built, scientists will study some of the world's most contagious and potentially lethal diseases. Sorg discusses public reaction.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 30, July 2008, p5, 7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Department of Homeland Security; Biological laboratories

Record #:

10497

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

Currin discusses how the Avett Brothers, a trio from Concord, rose from obscurity to the brink of fame.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 30, July 2008, p24-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Avett Brothers (Musical group); Musical groups--Concord

Record #:

10498

Author(s):

Woods, Byron

Abstract:

Woods discusses the best and the worst of the American Dance Festival of 2008.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 30, July 2008, p29, 31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

American Dance Festival; Dance festivals--Durham

Record #:

10499

Author(s):

Warren, Cat

Abstract:

A severe drought in North Carolina has caused a drop in reservoirs that supply municipal water, reduced the amount of groundwater availability, and lowered the flow of rivers and streams. Warren discusses how cities like Raleigh and Durham are dealing with this situation.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 5, Jan 2008, p14, 16-18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Droughts

Record #:

10500

Author(s):

Smith, Zack

Abstract:

Smith reports on the fifth annual Escapism Film Festival held at the Carolina Theatre in Durham. The festival specializes in older and newer films in the horror, action, science fiction, fantasy, and \"What the hell?\" genres.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 42, Oct 2008, p33, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film festivals--Durham

Record #:

10501

Author(s):

Canavan, Gerry

Abstract:

Women have played amateur hockey in the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area since 1995, when the North Carolina Trailblazers was founded.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 41, Oct 2008, p66, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women hockey players--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; North Carolina Trailblazers (Hockey team)

Record #:

10505

Author(s):

Rossi, Lisa

Abstract:

The number of students who drop out of school continues to increase in North Carolina; however, the number of those receiving GEDs from community colleges is also rising. Many of those who come back are in their 20s and 30s. In 2006, the number of those earning their GED or adult high school diploma (which differs from a GED) increased over 14 percent since 2002, compared with a 24 percent increase in dropouts in high schools in that same time.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 38, Sept 2008, p6-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dropouts; High school attendance

Record #:

10506

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

PEACE (People Ending Abuse through Counseling and Education) is very similar to the CHANGE program in Durham County. Both are domestic violence intervention programs for batterers and are 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. PEACE, a Chatham County program, is held in Siler City.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 38, Sept 2008, p7, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Family violence--Laws and legislation--Chatham County; Domestic violence--prevention & control

Record #:

10507

Author(s):

Simpson, Bland

Abstract:

Midway Plantation in Knightdale was built on a 1739 land grant from Lord Granville and has remained in the family since then. The house was film critic Godfrey Cheshire's mother's home and is now in possession of his first cousin. With Knightdale growing and a highway encroaching on the house, the family decided the only way to save it was to move it. Cheshire made a movie of the move titled Moving Midway. Simpson discusses the film.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 38, Sept 2008, p45, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Midway Plantation (Knightdale); Historic buildings--Knightdale; Plantations--Knightdale

Record #:

10521

Author(s):

Crowther, Hal

Abstract:

John Edwards launched his bid for the nomination for President of the United States in December 2006. By 2008, the campaign had come tumbling down. Crowther discusses how Edwards lost his place in the historic election of 2008.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 44, Oct 2008, p17, 19-21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Edwards, Johnny Reid (John), 1953-

Record #:

10522

Author(s):

Cornell, Rick

Abstract:

John Dee Holeman was born in Hillsborough in 1929. He was one of nine children, but the only one to have any interest in music. He worked as a heavy machine operator, all the while perfecting his style of blues. Cornell discusses Holeman's life and music career.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 44, Oct 2008, p45, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Blues musicians; Holeman, John Dee, 1929-; African Americans--Women musicians

Record #:

10523

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Carolina Wren Press, a small non-profit press located in Durham, was started in 1976 by Judy Hogan to give opportunities to new writers and writers mainstream publishing houses were underrepresenting. The company publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction and has built a list of about sixty books. Volunteer labor, grants, and community support have sustained company during its thirty-two years of operation.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 29, July 2008, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Carolina Wren Press (Durham); Publishers and publishing--Durham

Record #:

10524

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

The Indies 2008 Awards, sponsored by The Independent, honor individuals and groups who have given the most to the Research Triangle Metropolitan Area's art community. 2008 Winners include Little Green Pig Theatrical Concern; Improv music director Shannon Marrow; filmmaker Michael O'Connell; and DJ Steve Salevan.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 29, July 2008, p17, 19, 21, 23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Art--Awards--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area

Record #:

10525

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

Retired United States Senator Jesse Helms died July 4, 2008. Over one thousand friends, family, neighbors, and public figures gathered for the funeral at the Hayes Barton Baptist Church in the Five Points neighborhood of Raleigh. A number of local leaders, including Hodding Carter III, Julius Chambers, Tom Lambeth, and Howard Lee, comment on Helm's legacy.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 28, July 2008, p5, 7, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

United States. Congress. Senate

Record #:

10526

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

There are around 4,000 trailer parks in North Carolina with fifteen percent of the state's population living in almost 600,000 mobile homes. In the world of real estate those who live in trailer parks are considered second-class citizens. They do not own the land; they are not considered property owners; their homes depreciate; they have few legal rights. When the park owner decides to raise the rent or sell the property to a developer, residents have only the choice of paying the increase or moving. Geary discusses parks in the Raleigh area that are dealing with rezoning issues.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 28, July 2008, p14-15, 17-19, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mobile homes