CM:  Hallelujah Acres
Kelly McCullen takes us to Shelby to Hallelujah Acres, an international health food company that promotes an alternative way of eating and lifestyle.

Mary N. Watson/Director, Exceptional Children Division, NC Department of Public Instruction
William "Sandy" Darity, Ph.D./Professor, Duke and Board Member, American Association for Gifted Children
Ms. Watson and Dr. Darity will discuss his report to State Board of Education to set up a state committee to look at nurturing programs for students and the pilot "Project BRIGHT IDEA" program. Project Bright IDEA was developed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to develop the interests and unusual abilities of young children in underrepresented groups.  These populations include children, regardless of race or ethnic group, who have limited English language experiences, cultural backgrounds, economic disadvantages, and/or educational disadvantages, disabilities, or differences which make it difficult for them to demonstrate their potential on traditional identification measures of talented and gifted. The pilot project resulted in a US Department of Education grant in 2004 to conduct research.  Ms. Watson will discuss the results of the report and the implications for students.

Philip L. Dubois, Ph.D./Chancellor, UNC Charlotte Dr. Dubois took over as UNC Charlotte's Chancellor in 2005.  He will discuss how the university is faring and his plans for the Charlotte campus.

Appalachian Ski Mountain French Swiss Ski College
Jeff Smith takes us to the French-Swiss Ski College, the oldest and best known Ski School in the South.  The school has taught over one million skiers and snowboarders the joy of snow sports.

Moog Lab
Will Mikes travels to UNC-Asheville where students are creating music with an electronic music synthesizer invented by electronic music pioneer and former UNC-Asheville professor Dr. Robert Moog.  The Moog Lab is named in honor of the late Dr. Moog, whose synthesizer revolutionized music from Bach to Rock. 

Nadia Moffett

Miss North Carolina USA 2010 Nadia Moffett will discuss her community service priorities she has taken on during her reign.

War Within A War
Clay Johnson examines how Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is affecting service men and women returning from combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of the effects range from irritability to even suicide.

Willie Gilchrist, Ph.D.
Chancellor, Elizabeth City State University
Dr. Gilchrist will discuss the accomplishments, current projects and future plans for Elizabeth City State University.