Hometown Hero: Nehemiah Stewart
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Nehemiah Stewart! Stewart is a tech entrepreneur and nonprofit founder currently pursuing his PhD in neuroscience at UNC. His nonprofit, Level The Playing Field, works to remove systemic barrier...
Hometown Hero: Frances Henderson
Frances Henderson, executive director for the Dispute Settlement Center, has provided over thirty years of service as a mediator and her work providing conflict resolution and restorative justice has ensured the center and the people it has served will continue to thrive for years to come as she announces her retirement in 2024.
Hometown Hero: Evelyn Lloyd
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Evelyn Lloyd! Evelyn Lloyd, a long-serving commissioner for the town of Hillsborough, has served the town and its citizens since 1991. Her constant presence and advocacy for historical...
Hometown Hero: Allison Weiner
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Allison Weiner! Allison Weiner is so much more than a musician. She’s a teacher, coach, creator and caretaker of mahaloArts, a collective based in Saxapahaw spotlighting fun, mindfulness, gratitude and creativity.
Hometown Hero: Robert Porter
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Robert Porter! Porter teaches in UNC’s department of African, African-American and Diaspora Studies, and has a reputation for being a supportive, accommodating and engaging teacher.
Hometown Hero: Marni Holder
This week’s Hometown Hero, presented by Hendrick Southpoint, is Marni Holder! Holder is the director of community health initiatives for UNC, and spend years working with Piedmont Health Services finding public health solutions for uninsured and undeserved populations.