Record #:

27794

Author(s):

Abstract:

Butner, NC activist Judy Winters is remembered after her recent death. Winters helped expose the dangers of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility proposed for Butner. She also helped organize other local communities in opposition against the NBAF and ran the blog, Butner Blogspot. The blog educated North Carolinians on issues such as gay rights, animal rights, and fracking. She passed away after exploratory surgery.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 14, April 2011, p5 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Biography

Record #:

27795

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

John Darnielle and the Durham-based band the Mountain Goats are profiled. Darnielle’s history is explored, including his time as a poet, nurse, author, and blogger. Darnielle’s difficult abusive childhood and his famous Durham home are described as well. Additionally, the band’s history and what they represent for fans is also explored and their success on Durham’s Merge Records is noted.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 14, April 2011, p17-21 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bands (Music)--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Songwriters; Musicians; Rock musicians

Record #:

27796

Author(s):

Vitiello, Chris

Abstract:

Award winning Chapel Hill chef Andrea Reusing discusses the large community of local food growers, suppliers, and cooks in the Triangle area and her new cookbook. Her cookbook focuses upon the kinds of foods grown and raised in the Triangle and the times of year each crop is available. She also discusses specific farms or stories throughout the area to get certain ingredients and popular food-related terms used in the Triangle.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 14, April 2011, p32-33 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Chefs--North Carolina--Women; Cookbooks; Cooking

Record #:

27797

Author(s):

Bouloubasis, Victoria

Abstract:

The Cookery will open as Durham’s first culinary incubator and certified kitchen space for rent. Entrepreneurs Nick Hawthorne-Johnson and Rochelle Johnson have opened the kitchen available 24/7 for rent to local businesses and individuals like food truck owners, artisanal bakers, or anyone without a permanent restaurant location. As a small business incubator, The Cookery will also offer business, marketing, and communications classes through Johnson’s Row Design Studios.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 28 Issue 14, April 2011, p39 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Entrepreneurs; Cooking; Small business