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BIO CON Excerpt -- Howard Lee, Part 1
Shannon Vickery begins
the first of a three part Biographical Conversations with Howard Lee.
Mr. Lee became the first African-American mayor of Chapel Hill in 1969.
He was the first African-American to hold the position in the American
South. Mr. Lee has also served as a state senator and has chaired the
North Carolina Board of Education. He is currently the executive
director of the North Carolina Education Cabinet. Shannon's expanded
conversation with Mr Lee airs on Sunday, November 7th at 7 p.m.
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NC Bookwatch Excerpt: Minrose Gwin / Author, "The Queen Of Palmyra"
North Carolina Bookwatch
Host D.G. Martin talks with author Minrose Gwin about his latest book
"The Queen of Palmyra." Although the story takes place in 1963 during
turbulent racial times, a unique relationship blossoms between a young
white girl named Florence Forrest and her grandparents longtime maid
Zenie Johnson. D.G.'s complete interview with Ms. Gwin airs on Friday November 5th at 9:30 p.m. with an encore presentation on Sunday, November 7th at 5 p.m.
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2010 University Award: Martin Lancaster
Jeff Smith profiles the 2010 UNC Board of Governors University
Award recipient Martin Lancaster, former President of the North Carolina
Community College System and U.S. Congressman. The University Award is
the highest honor the board of governors bestows for outstanding
contributions to higher education.
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Newsmaker: Dr. Renee Prillaman / Chairman, Peaceful Schools NC
Dr. Prillaman will give an update on the Peaceful
Schools-NC
project designed to reduce bullying and violence in schools.
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WWII -- Helen Snapp / WASP
Rob
Holliday tells the story of Helen Snapp, a member of the Women Airforce
Service Pilots, or WASP, who flew military aircraft during World War
II. Ms. Snapp was stationed at Camp Davis at Holly Ridge in Onslow
County from 1943-44 and flew bombers and pursuit planes in combat
training missions. One of her duties was towing aerial targets over
Topsail Island for anti aircraft gunners practicing with live
ammunition. UNC-TV pays tribute to the Tar Heel State's men and women
who served and sacrificed in what was called "the deadliest conflict in
human history." The two hour documentary "North Carolina's WWII
Experience" airs on Tuesday, December 7th at 8 p.m.
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Newsmaker: Frank Bruni / Restaurant Critic
David Huppert interviews UNC Chapel Hill alumnus and former New York Times
restaurant critic Frank Bruni. Mr. Bruni, who still writes for the NYT, reflects on his
experiences in North Carolina as well as the themes explored in his book
“Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater." The book chronicles his
childhood obesity, diet and fitness, the restaurant scene, and being a
New York Times’ reporter.
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NC Bookwatch Excerpt: Gary Pearce /Author, "Jim Hunt: A Biography"
North Carolina Bookwatch
Host D.G. Martin has a conversation with author Gary Pearce about his
book "Jim Hunt: A Biography." Serving as one of former governor Jim
Hunt's political advisers, Mr. Pearce had an up close and personal view
of North Carolina's longest-serving governor. D.G.'s complete interview
with Mr. Pearce airs on Friday, November 12th at 9:30 p.m. with an encore presentation on Sunday, November 14th at 5 p.m. on UNC-TV
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Tanger Outlet Center Opening
Stephanie Bourland takes us to the grand opening of Tanger Outlet Center in Mebane. The $65
million dollar center has nearly 80 stores. Tanger has outlets all
over the country and is headquartered in
Greensboro. The new center brought nearly 800 full and part time jobs
that needed to be filled.
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