Record #:

5001

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

During the week the state plans to carry out an execution, the INDEPENDENT will carry a profile of the condemned person. Willie Ervin Fisher is scheduled to die Friday, March 9, at 2 A.M.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p19 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Executions and executioners; Fisher, Willie Ervin, d. 2001

Record #:

5008

Author(s):

Ruley, Melinda

Abstract:

Ruley reflects on the recent death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt and what it means to his fans and to racing.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p11, 13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Automobile racing drivers; Stock car racing; Earnhardt, Dale, 1951-2001

Record #:

5009

Author(s):

Yeoman, Barry

Abstract:

The H-2A Program was started by the federal government after World War II and allows farmers to temporarily use foreign workers when local labor is short. However, little official oversight of the program has fostered abuses of foreign labor. Yeoman reports on these, including low wages, poor housing, farmer control of personal mail and shopping trips, and not hiring American workers even when they are available.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p20-15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Migrant labor

Record #:

5010

Author(s):

Strauss, Bryson

Abstract:

Tift Merritt is a 25-year-old Raleigh singer/songwriter, who critics say has a bright future in alt-country music. In 1998, she and drummer Zeke Hutchins formed The Carbines, and in 2000, she won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at Merlefest 2000. This was a pivotal event because one of the judges brought her to the attention of talent manager Frank Callari, who signed her to a contract.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 18 Issue 10, Mar 2001, p44-45, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Country musicians--Raleigh; Merritt, Catherine Tift (Tift), 1975-