Due South

Asheville's Mayor Esther Manheimer; Can industrial hemp replace tobacco for NC farmers?


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It's been almost six months since Tropical Storm Helene caused catastrophic flooding and damage in the city of Asheville. In Due South's latest edition of "Meet the Mayors," Leoneda Inge talks to Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer about the logistical and political complexities of leading her city during a time of recovery and rebuilding.

Then, Due South's Jeff Tiberii talks to a Warren County hemp farmer and a North Carolina State University researcher about the challenges and opportunities in transitioning from tobacco to industrial hemp farming.

Listen to more from Due South's occasional series 'Golden Leaf' about tobacco's deep roots in North Carolina.

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Due SouthBy Jeff Tiberii, Leoneda Inge

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