NC Now | 2013 Archive UNC-TV

Red Dog Farm works to find homes for rescued farm animals. It's Bear Awareness Week - we'll talk with Durham's Museum of Life + Science about their bears. And Philip Freelon gives North Carolina State University's commencement address.

A Franklin County farm adapts to the changing agriculture industry & fluctuating economy. A tour of the permanent collection at the NC Museum of Art. And Governor Pat McCrory addresses Campbell University Law School graduates.

During National Clean Energy Month we look at how a solar farm is providing energy while also bolstering area economy. And a conversation with Lees McCrae College President Dr. Barry Buxton.

The NC Supreme Court convenes in Edenton to mark the city's 300th birthday. We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Mitchell Community College. And author Daniel Wallace talks about his new book.

A special small business incubator is supporting nature-related industry in our state. Holly Springs has been named one of the Best Cities to Raise Children. And the Listen to Your Mother show takes the stage this week to honor mothers.

One of the largest wetlands restoration projects is underway at North River Farms. And an indepth conversation with US Senator Richard Burr.

New owners & a site renovation add up to sweet success for Butterfield's Candy Company. A special class teaches Northern transplants to understand Southernese. And Alamance Community College President Martin Nadleman tells what programs & projects are underway on campus.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Davidson County Community College. We visit Stone Mountain State Park. Two photo exhibits commemorating the Civil War are touring the state. And author Nortin Hadler talks about his new book.

Raleigh-based CaptiveAire's custom ventilation systems outfit commercial kitchens across the country. Project SEARCH provides work experience to students with developmental disabilities. Dr. Azra Shaikh has tips for all of us as we sniffle our way through allergy season.

We visit several Triangle-area farm co-ops to see how they provide residents with locally-grown food alternatives. Bennett Aerospace is training insects to help eradicate bed bugs. And Tom Earnhardt talks about "Exploring North Carolina" & his new book based on the series.