Nearly 150 years ago, the North Carolina General Assembly funded a four-year rail project to open up western North Carolina to the rest of the state. Nearly 3,000 people helped work on it and almost all of them were former convicts and a large majority were former slaves.
As many as 300 may have died. Now, a local mayor and researchers are not only looking for justice. They are looking for the spot where remains are buried. We are there for extraordinary access as decades of work led to incredibly anxious moments as a human remains detection dog sniffed the hillside.
Did the dog find anything?
About the Podcast
With the speed of the local news cycle, it's easy to forget that the politicians who represent us and the influencers in our communities are more than just sound bites. North Carolina veteran reporter and anchor Tim Boyum is loosening his signature bow tie for candid conversations with power players across the state. In "Tying It Together," Tim uncovers what makes these newsmakers tick, explores fascinating life stories and helps all of us get a better grasp on the issues affecting our community.