Mack Trucks
Jeff Smith reports of the impact of Mack Trucks moving it's National headquarters to the Triad.  Mack Trucks moved from Pennsylvania to join its parent company Volvo Trucks North America, which has already its testing and research and development in North Carolina.

Dr. Rich Bergl/Curator of Conservation, NC Zoo
Dr. Rich Bergl will discuss the zoo's involvement in the Cross River Gorilla project in Nigeria and Cameroon and the importance of protecting the species.

BBQ Competition
Kelly McCullen introduces us to some very focused Tar Heel professional barbecue teams who participate in fierce competitions but have fun along the way.  Some of them say if you can't stand the competitive heat--get away from the grill.

Dr. Mike Loomis/Chief Veterinarian, NC Zoo
Dr. Loomis will talk about his involvement in the Cameroon Elephant Project.  The Cameroon elephant is the largest land mammal on earth.

North Carolina Giving:  Women and Giving
Donna Campbell brings us part two of her four part series on philanthropy in North Carolina.  In this segment she presents three retired teachers in Fayetteville who are making their community stronger with after-school programs fro children.  Tune in for Donna's hour long documentary, "North Carolina Giving" airing on UNC-TV Monday, November 9th at 10 p.m.

North Carolina Giving:  American Indians and Giving
Donna Campbell begins a four part series that focuses on philanthropy in the Tar Heel State.  Part one takes a look at Haliwa Saponi students who are building a greenhouse for traditional plants.  Donna also introduces us to Stephanie Richardson, a volunteer firefighter in Hollister.   Her series is part of an in-depth hour long documentary she produced called "North Carolina Giving."   It airs Monday November 9th at 10 p.m. on UNC-TV.

NC Bookwatch Excerpt:  Barry Popkin/Author, "The World Is Fat"
North Carolina Bookwatch Host D.G. Martin talks with Barry Popkin, author of "The World Is Fat."  In his book, Mr. Popkin states that the increase in overweight people isn't limited to the types of food available but it is a combination of human biology with trends in technology, globalization, government policy, and the food industry that are changing our eating habits and lifestyles.  Watch UNC-TV for D.G.'s complete interview with Mr. Popkin on Sunday, November 1st at 5 p.m.

North Carolina Giving: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Giving
Donna Campbell begins a four part series that focuses on philanthropy in the Tar Heel State.  Part one takes a look at Haliwa Saponi students who are building a greenhouse for traditional plants.  Donna also introduces us to Stephanie Richardson, a volunteer firefighter in Hollister.   Her series is part of an in-depth hour long documentary she produced called "North Carolina Giving."   It airs Monday November 9th at 10 p.m. on UNC-TV