Record #:

10527

Author(s):

Sobsey, Adam

Abstract:

Sobsey recounts the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team of the 1980s, when \"the players were bums, the fans were dangerous, and a backup catcher came up big.\"

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008, p15-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Minor league baseball--Durham; Durham Bulls (Baseball team)

Record #:

10528

Author(s):

Fuller, Jessica

Abstract:

The movie BULL DURHAM was filmed in Durham during November of 1987. The people who were there either as crew or extras comment on making a movie set in the summer months during the late fall season.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008, p17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bull Durham (Movie); Sports in motion pictures

Record #:

10529

Author(s):

Gearino, G. D.

Abstract:

Gearino discusses why the movie Bull Durham is a disservice to baseball, to the movies, and to the city of Durham.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008, p18, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bull Durham (Movie)

Record #:

10530

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

Hall of Fame second baseman Joe Morgan talks about his time playing with the Durham Bulls in 1963. Morgan played with the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds and retired from baseball in 1984. Today, he is an Emmy award-winning ESPN commentator.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 27, July 2008, p19, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Baseball players; Minor league baseball--Durham; Durham Bulls (Baseball team); Morgan, Joe, 1943-

Record #:

10531

Author(s):

Petrow, Steve

Abstract:

North Carolina is one of thirteen states that have hate crime laws that do not include crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity. According to a 2004 study, sexual orientation accounted for twenty percent, or ten of sixty-six, of all reported bias-motivated criminal incidents.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 26, June 2008, p13, 15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Hate crimes

Record #:

10532

Author(s):

Morgan, Fiona

Abstract:

A lack of access to high-speed internet service is an ongoing complaint among North Carolinians, especially in rural areas and smaller communities. Morgan discusses how Wilson, a municipality of 50,000 just east of Raleigh, is leading the way in providing faster, cheaper Internet service. Wilson's program, known as Greenlight, is installing fiber-optic-based Internet, television, and phone service to every address within the city limits.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 25, June 2008, p15-17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Internet--Wilson

Record #:

10533

Author(s):

Nelson, Suzanne

Abstract:

North Carolina's high rate of fetal and neonatal mortality ranks the state in the bottom sixth of the country. Midwifery practiced without the supervision of a physician is illegal in eleven states. North Carolina stopped the practice twenty-five years ago. A House committee of the General Assembly is studying the merits of licensing independent midwives. A report is expected by the end of 2008.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 22, May 2008, p5, 6 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Midwives--Legal status, laws, etc.; Childbirth

Record #:

10534

Author(s):

Stein, Megan

Abstract:

Stein discusses Dawn Shamp's debut novel, On Account of Conspicuous Women, which celebrates 1920s Roxboro and women's suffrage.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 21, May 2008, p34, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Authors, North Carolina; Shamp, Dawn; Women--Suffrage--United States--History

Record #:

10535

Author(s):

Smith, Zack

Abstract:

Sarah Dessen, of Chapel Hill, discusses her work. She is the author of eight young adult novels with over 1.5 million copies in print.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 18, Apr 2008, p35, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dessen, Sarah, 1970-; Authors, North Carolina

Record #:

10547

Author(s):

Fellerath, David

Abstract:

Fellerath discusses the eleventh annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, which was held in Durham.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 15, Apr 2008, p71, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Documentary films; Film festivals--Durham; Full Frame Documentary Film Festival

Record #:

10548

Author(s):

Morris, Neil

Abstract:

Morris discusses the upcoming eleventh annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, which will be held in Durham.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 14, Apr 2008, p13, 15, 17, 21, 23 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film festivals--Durham

Record #:

10549

Author(s):

Fellerath, David

Abstract:

Fellerath discusses some of the filmmakers who will be presenting at the eleventh annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, including Margaret Brown; Peter Gilbert and Steve James; and Tony Gerber and Jesse Moss.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 14, Apr 2008, p17, 19, 20, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film festivals--Durham; Documentary filmmakers

Record #:

10550

Author(s):

Morris, Neil

Abstract:

Josh Gibson of Durham will present his new film, THE SIAMESE CONNECTION, at the eleventh annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. The film is about Chang and Eng Bunker, the original Siamese twins, who spent the last thirty-five years of their lives near Mt. Airy, North Carolina.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 14, Apr 2008, p23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Film festivals--Durham; Documentary filmmakers; Gibson, Josh

Record #:

10561

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

In the last decade Tiff Merritt, who grew up in Raleigh, has gone from a regional sweetheart to a national up-and-comer. She has done a number of things including doing the late-night television circuit and releasing two records on a major label; however, the recordings sold less than 120,000 copies and the company dropped her, despite critical acclaim for her work. Merritt and companion, musician Zeke Hutchins, have moved to New York, seeking a restart to their careers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 12, Mar 2008, p15-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-; Songwriters; Singers

Record #:

10562

Author(s):

Toenes, Chris

Abstract:

In a rare interview, Betty Davis, 1970s punk goddess, talks about growing up in North Carolina.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 12, Mar 2008, p48-49, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mabry (Davis), Betty, 1945-; Punk rock musicians