Lumbee Recognition
Rob Holliday updates us on the Lumbee Tribe's efforts for federal recognition for more than a century. The status would provide money for housing, education, health care and economic development. The Lumbee tribe is the largest tribe east of the Mississippi. A majority of its 55,000 members live in Robeson and surrounding counties in North Carolina.

Jonathan Bryant & Ken Tindall
Dr. Jonathan Bryant from BASF Plant Science and Dr. Ken Tindall from the Biotech Center join us to talk about The 5th annual North Carolina Leadership Award in Industrial Biotechnology, which was presented to BASF Plant Science LP during the World Congress for Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.

Blair House
Elizabeth Wilder travels to Troy, North Carolina to take a tour of the Blair House, a Bed and Breakfast nestled near the Uwharrie National Forest.

Oakwood BBQ
Bob Garner treks to the community of Catherine Lake near Jacksonville to taste the cuisine of Oakwood BBQ.

Chimney Rock State Park
Rob Holliday heads west to Chimney Rock State Park where the scenic amenities include walkways, wildlife and a waterfall.

Raleigh Denim
Producer David Huppert and Videographer Peter Bell introduces us to Raleigh Denim, a nationally recognized high end clothing company in which the owners design, create and source their materials within 200 miles of their studio in the capital city.

David Reese
Executive Director, East Durham Children's Initiative
Mr. Reese will discuss the purpose of the East Durham Children's Initiative, designed to create a pipeline for children in East Durham from birth to college or career by providing support for families and children.  The goal of the initiative is that every child finishes high school and is college or career ready.  The program is modeled after the successful Harlem Children's Zone.

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