NC Now | 2013 Archive UNC-TV

Archaeologists from Warren Wilson College study the remains of a Spanish fort found in NC. The NCSU Garage Lab helps aspiring entrepreneurs build their businesses. And Patrick Reid talks about TigerSwan's Guardian Angel Project.

We continue our tour of the UNC System campuses with a visit to Fayetteville State University. Dr. Curtis Charles gives us an update on the work of FSU's Ctr. For Defense & Homeland Security. And we check in on the renovation project at RDU Airport.

A legislative committee reviews a school choice plan from Colorado for possible implementation in NC. Rep. Marvin Lucas, a retired school principal, shares his insights on the issue of school choice. The Land of Oz Theme Park transports visitors "over the rainbow." And author Robert Inman talks about his new book.

PARI celebrates 50 years of astronomical research & archival preservation. PARI President Don Cline talks about the anniversary & the institute's continued work & mission. Plus a visit to the Rankin Museum of American Heritage in Ellerbee.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Tri County Community College. NC teachers share some of the greatest challenges & successes they've seen as they work to keep students in school. And Dr. Sharlini Sankaran talks about the work of REACH NC.

Hidden cameras give researchers a unique perspective into animal behavior. The Conservators Center offers visitors a spooky seasonal experience. And Dr. Marc Turano talks about cultivating domestic oysters in NC.

We begin a series profiling the UNC System campuses with UNC Pembroke. The UNC-G Athletic Wellness Institute helps keep athletes healthy on & off the playing field. And author Wilton Barnhardt talks about his new book "Lookaway, Lookaway."

A recent hearing in Raleigh brought legislators up to date on plans to repay the state's unemployment insurance debt. Sen. Bob Rucho talks about why lawmakers pushed for this plan & how it will help employers. A cooking school in Charlotte offers participants a unique edge to a new career. And author & business leader Doug Tatum talks about sustainable job creation & growth.

The Walnut Creek Wetland Center is working to raise awareness & preservation of wetlands. The Biltmore Estate has restored some rooms to their original splendor. And director Ashley Maria is debuting a new film as part of National Business Women's Week.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Brunswick Community College. NC high school teachers share their thoughts on how to keep kids engaged & in school. We get a preview of the 2013 NC State Fair. And a visit to the Aurora Fossil Museum.