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Searching for the Elusive White Squirrel

By Dani Halliday

THE HIGHWAY 64 PROJECT

From Murphy to Manteo

From Murphy to Manteo is a podcast produced by students at Elon University. Each episode explores the people, places, histories, and local cultures that shape communities along North Carolina’s Highway 64. Through conversations with local leaders, business owners, storytellers, and residents, the podcast highlights what makes each town unique, including its food, history, landscapes, and the people who keep its culture alive.

Podcast Episodes

S1 Episode 9: How the Past Can Predict the Future: A Conversation with Dr. Emma Moesswilde

35:38

S1 E8: How Climate Change Shapes Life in NC with Corey Davis of the NC State Climatology Office

34:41

S1 E7: Reading the Earth’s History: Rudy Molinek on How Geology Helps Us Understand Climate

27:43

S1 E6: Weaving Your Own Final Legacy: The Willow Caskets of Sarah Lasswell of Moss and Thistle Farm

31:55

S1 E5: Making Sense of the Changing Weather with Emily Byrd of WGHP Fox

25:47

S1 E4: Returning to the Earth: Kimberley Campbell and the Growth of the Green Burial Movement

26:04

S1 E3: More Than Just Barbecue: Morgan Brinkle on the Rebirth of Lexington, NC

22:03

S1 E2: Not All Big Cats Belong in the Wild: Nick Keller on Carolina Tiger Rescue

12:28

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