Record #:

13936

Author(s):

Williamson, Thad

Abstract:

The Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tournament was once one of the great sporting events of the season. Williamson discusses why the tournament has lost its luster and what needs to be done to bring it back.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 10, Mar 2011, p26-27, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Basketball--Tournaments; Atlantic Coast Conference Basketball Tournament

Record #:

13937

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Progress Energy and Duke Energy are proposed to merge. Progress Energy has a nuclear plant at its Shearon Harris site in Wake County and is considering building more reactors there. Duke Energy, meanwhile, is in preconstruction of a nuclear plant in South Carolina which would supply power to both states. The company is seeking permission to invest more money. If the plant gets built, total cost would be $11 billion. Consumers express concerns about rate increases from this proposed construction.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 11, Mar 2011, p7, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nuclear power plants

Record #:

13938

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

In the 1960s, President Johnson declared war on poverty in the country. In North Carolina the poverty level has dropped from a high of 40 percent in the late 1950s to slightly over 16 percent in 2009. However, the same facts show different truths about what it is to be poor in the state.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 13, Mar 2011, p5, 9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Poverty

Record #:

13939

Author(s):

Inserra, Paul

Abstract:

Inserra discusses foraging for wild, edible mushrooms, the health benefits of mushrooms, and the Foolproof Four. This particular group is easily identified, does not have poisonous lookalikes, and taste delicious.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 13, Mar 2011, p22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mushrooms

Record #:

13940

Author(s):

Wallace, Emily

Abstract:

Samuel Dillard opened his grocery store and restaurant in Durham in 1953. It closed on March 18, 2011 due to the uncertain economy in the state and country. Wallace reflects on the restaurant's fifty years. Dillard's barbecue featured a mustard-based sauce, which was different from the eastern vinegar and the western tomato.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 13, Mar 2011, p31 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Barbecue; Restaurants--Durham; Dillard, Samuel, d. 1997

Record #:

13941

Author(s):

Cowell, Rebekah

Abstract:

In this second in a series of three stories on environmental justice issues in North Carolina, Cowell examines the old Chatham County landfill, built in 1973 and closed by federal regulators in 1993, and its effects on the Alston Road community. The dump has leaked cancer-causing contaminants into residents' drinking water wells and at times has exceeded the limits for explosive methane gas.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 16, Apr 2011, p14-17, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Refuse and refuse disposal--Chatham County; African American neighborhoods--Chatham County

Record #:

14013

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Jimmy Creech of Raleigh, a former Methodist minister, recounts his struggles against anti-gay religious discrimination in the Methodist Church. In Adam's Gift, Creech's book published in 2011, he tells the story of his fight again the church's stand on gays and lesbians.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 16, Apr 2011, p23, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Gay rights--North Carolina--Religious aspects--Methodists

Record #:

14028

Author(s):

Vitiello, Chris

Abstract:

Vitiello discusses the new Contemporary Art Museum, which is located on Martin Street in Raleigh.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 17, Apr 2011, p14, 16-17, il, map Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museums--Raleigh

Record #:

14029

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Geary discusses Raleigh's new Contemporary Art Museum and what it means to the city.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 17, Apr 2011, p15, 17, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Museums--Raleigh

Record #:

14367

Author(s):

McDonald, Thomasi

Abstract:

When African-American residents in Chatham and Lee Counties encountered difficulty in securing credit and other financial services, Bishop Leach and several others founded the Chatham-Lee Credit Union. Leach managed it from a backyard building for forty years. When he died in 1997, he son, Jimmy Leach, took over the day-to-day operations. The credit union, now with $2.81 million in assets, was awarded an INDEPENDENT 1998 Citizen Award.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 16 Issue 46, Nov 1998, p17, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Credit unions

Record #:

15536

Author(s):

Ross, Kirk

Abstract:

The merger of Duke Energy and Progress Energy will create the nation's largest utility company and scheduled completion is slated for December 31. Merger progress was slowed on September 30th when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requested additional information about concerns of competition for customers.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p5,9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Duke Energy Corp. (Durham); Progress Energy Inc.

Record #:

15537

Author(s):

Herbst, Laura

Abstract:

The Triangle Land Conservancy made a controversial decision to log portions of an 85-year-old area of pine forest. Profits were intended to financially aid the nonprofit group, which is struggling in the nation's current economic slump.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 41, Oct 2011, p14-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Nature conservation

Record #:

15538

Author(s):

Khanna, Samiha

Abstract:

N.C. Central University law school students and alumni opposed a proposal for a constitutional law center project. Their complaints stemmed from the project's backing coming from Republican affiliated Art Pope. Bob Orr, former state Supreme Court associate justice and the man appointed to start the project, rescinded the offer last week because of general disapproval among students.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 40, Oct 2011, p5, 9 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Central University. School of Law

Record #:

15539

Author(s):

Schwartz, Joe

Abstract:

A recent report compiled by PRM Consulting states uncovered mistreatment of UNC housekeepers. Findings from the report substantiated workers' claims of harassment and inappropriate relationships amongst staff and management. Director of Housekeeping Bill Burston resigned before the report was disclosed to the public.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 40, Oct 2011, p7-8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Department of Housekeeping

Record #:

15540

Author(s):

Geary, Bob

Abstract:

Seth Keel, a 17 year-old senior at Middle Creek High School, has started campaigning for the Raleigh mayor position despite being too young to hold office. His motivation is to raise awareness about issues of poverty and inequality, while also proving that youthful voices can contribute to the political realm.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 40, Oct 2011, p8, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Political activists