Heather Burgiss introduces us to Napoleon Hill, who has painted dozens of large murals across Halifax County depicting historical, agricultural and cultural icons of North Carolina.

Napoleon Hill uses paint to capture the character of communities with his custom murals. Montagnard immigrants preserve their heritage through their traditional weaving. Former NFL player Jason Brown has traded his cleats for trowels as he takes over his family farm. Researchers look into the many possible uses for sand dredged from the ocean floor. Plus Rodney Hines inspires as the No Hand King.

George Vanderbilt pushed the technology envelope when building Biltmore Estate, and his descendants still promote technology with a solar farm. The estate also raises canola and collects cooking oil from restaurants to make biodiesel fuel.

In Cedar Grove, Joe Thompson and his family have successfully transformed his farm from agriculture to aquaculture. Where he used to grow tobacco, he now raises prawns.

At Stone Cross Farm in Weaverville, the Barkley family think they have found the best ingredient for grits and it starts with hand harvesting heirloom white corn. Then they slow grind their corn in a water powered mill to produce Stoned Happy Grits.

A native of Brazil, UNC Wilmington's new Chancellor Dr. Jose V. "Zito" Sartarelli brings with him 35 years of professional business experience. But it's the valuable lessons he learned growing up on a farm that he applies (utilizes) on a daily basis to foster a mindset of leadership, teamwork and perseverance for his students and staff members at this coastal institute of higher learning.

Beneath dusty blocks, rough timber cutouts, and a handlebar mustache worn white as the driven snow, Wilmington woodworker Ralph Jensen can be found hard at work making his world-renowned game calls. Hear the story of his undeniable calling carved from deep regional roots.

Our communities and even our society is becoming increasingly eco-conscious. From recycling and composting to electric - and even pedal-operated - vehicles, inventors and innovators are constantly coming up with new ways to be more eco-friendly. So what does that have to do with the ocean?

Heather Burgiss introduces us to Ralph Jensen,aka "the stache," who is known for his hand-made bird calls. Erica Starke-Knight meets the new chancellor at UNCW. Jeff Smith takes us to the family-run Barkley's Mill. Thomas Todd meets another farmer whose unique crop is earning him great renown. And Frank Graff learns how the Biltmore Estate has been making itself sustainable since it was built.