We continue our series on NC's community colleges with a visit to Richmond Community College. We check out Troy & Charlie Ball's brandy distillery in Asheville. We go for a walk along the new NC Zoo Trail. And we visit a Wake County farm offering a healing opportunity for visitors AND residents.

The NC General Assembly convenes in advance of the 2013 long session. Kelly McCullen talks with political analyst Jonathan Kappler, learns about the upcoming session agenda from House Speaker Thom Tillis & Sen. President Pro Tem Phil Berger, as well as gets insights from Rep. Larry Hall and Sen. Josh Stein.

The NC General Assembly convenes in advance of the 2013 long session. Kelly McCullen talks with political analyst Jonathan Kappler, learns about the upcoming session agenda from House Speaker Thom Tillis & Sen. President Pro Tem Phil Berger, as well as gets insights from Rep. Larry Hall and Sen. Josh Stein.

How the Village of Pinehurst developed into the golf mecca of today. A profile of Special Olympian Rory Kinane. Asheville artist Mike Durham uses recycled materials to make amazing works of art. And a profile of dancer/choreographer Gaspard Louis.

Swain County is mainly a tourist destination on the NC/TN border, but there is industry in the county employing many citizens. We meet NC Special Olympian Katie Carter. A visit to Walltown Children's Theatre. And Dr Nortin Handler talks about health care.

The Richmond-Miles Museum preserves the history & heritage of Caswell County. The new musical Jekyll & Hyde prepares to take the stage in Durham. And a preview of Biographical Conversations with Gen. Hugh Shelton.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with a visit to Edgecombe Community College. Ultra Machine & Fabric Company specializes in sheet metal & armor plate. Author David Cecelski talks about his new book The Fire of Freedom.

The 2013 Economic Forecast Forum focuses on the fiscal cliff & fiscal responsibility. O2 Energies designs & develops large-scale solar power projects across the Southeast. Person County is adapting its infrastructure to accommodate an increasing population. PNC Bank's Eastern Carolinas Region President Paula Fryland talks about the bank's work & mission in our state & region.