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Roller Derby Evolved from a Violent Spectacle into a Genuine Competitive Sport for Women, Exploding in Popularity in North Carolina and Around the World

Roller Derby Evolved from a Violent Spectacle into a Genuine Competitive Sport for Women, Exploding in Popularity in North Carolina and Around the World

See the Triangle's own roller derby roustabouts, the Carolina Rollergirls, at Dorton Arena this weekend.

By Kaia Findlay April 11, 2018

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