NC Now | 2013 Archive UNC-TV

A look at natural horsemanship and the growing area of research in human animal interaction. One NC family came up with a unique way to save their farm. And Dr. David Jones talks about current projects underway at the NC Zoo.

We continue our series on the UNC system with Western Carolina University. The state-of-the-art Sim Lab is a highlight of WCU's programs. Endocrinologist Dr. Jennifer Green shares helpful information for Diabetes Awareness Month.

Dr. Ben Bahr receives the UNC BOG Award for Public Service. The New Leash on Life program pairs inmates & dogs for a training program that helps them both. The Threshold Singers of the Triangle provide healing music to people in times of transition.

Hearst Television Chairman & CEO David Barrett & ABC News President Ben Sherwood lead a discussion on The Future of Television News.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Western Piedmont Community College. And the inaugural Hargrove Communications Law & Policy Colloquium focused on The Future of Television News.

Researchers have developed an innovative tracking system for gray seals. Another scientist has developed a "robotic" rescue assistant from cockroaches. And NCCU student Sheldon Mba is the national spokesperson for the Give A Spit bone marrow donation campaign.

We continue our series on the UNC system with a visit to UNC-Asheville. Efforts to restore the Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge hit a snag. Fall family fun is underway at Hill Ridge Farms. Action for Children NC celebrates its 30th anniversary.

An in-depth look at the Virginia gubernatorial race & its potential impacts on neighboring states & the country. Efforts are underway to restore the historic Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge. And Janine West of The Army's Army previews this weekend's Heroes Homecoming veterans celebration.

A new mountain byway showcases the beautiful scenery in Yancey County. The Quilt Square Girls are stitching up big business in NC & beyond. And Dr. Nina Browner & Jim Simons talk about Parkinson's Disease & national efforts to raise awareness & funds for the disease.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Sampson Community College. NC teachers share their thoughts on the national dropout crisis. Miss North Carolina USA 2013 Ashley Love-Mills talks about her anti-bullying program. And we celebrate Halloween with a radio performance of "Dracula."