NC Now | 2013 Archive UNC-TV

We continue our NC Science Now series with a UNC Greensboro study of the habits & life cycles of the box turtle. The marine science fun continues with a visit to the Fort Fisher Aquarium. And the World of Bluegrass Festival begins a 3 year stint in Raleigh next week - we get a preview from William Lewis.

The Tunnel to Towers Mobile Museum honors a 9/11 rescuer & supports wounded service members. Phrantceena Halres talks about personal & professional security in modern society. Plus a downtown revitalization project is bolstering Washington NC 's economy.

A New Leash on Life pairs inmates with dogs in need of training for a program that benefits all its participants. The Conservators Center rescues animals in need & preserves threatened species. Home Instead Senior Care has released an app to help caregivers work with Alzheimer's patients. The Dilworth Tennis Courts offer inclusive fun for all.

A special grant is helping NCSU researchers make solar power easier & more affordable for the home consumer. The Rosedale Plantation brings history to life in Mecklenburg County. Hanging Rock State Park offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of ways to enjoy nature. And author Dr. Brandt Ayers talks about his new book - In Love with Defeat.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Wilson Community College. A look back at the career of NC A&T School of Business Dean Quiester Craig. Kelly McCullen talks with NC Secretary of Public Safety Frank Perry. Alan Alda leads a discussion on how modern brain scans are being used in criminal cases.

We continue our NC Science Now series with a look at how composting brings new life to the soil. Dr. Bruce Jentleson shares his insights on Syria. Changes to the state's unemployment system are impacting many North Carolinians - we'll have details & talk in-depth with the overhaul bill's sponsor Rep. Julia Howard.

CaptiveAire's commercial ventilation systems are putting the Raleigh-based company among the fastest growing in the country. Baseball legend Jim "catfish" Hunter is immortalized in a NC museum. John Manual talks about NC 's continuing role in baseball both locally & nationally. And Danbury offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of opportunities to get back to nature.

Cutting-edge research is helping medical & sports officials better understand concussions. Dr. Josh Bloom continues the discussion as he tells us ways to diagnose, treat, & prevent concussions. Plus Weatherstone Elementary and Providence Day School are receiving national recognition for their STEM programs.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission manages our state's forests with controlled burns. Firefighter Mike Norris talks about combatting the Rim Wildfire near Yosemite. Discovery Place Kids Rockingham is bringing fun & business to the area. Plus a visit to the town of Plymouth.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Martin Community College. We visit the Queen Anne's Revenge Conservation Lab where they are salvaging artifacts from the famous shipwreck. Plus we learn more about Blackbeard the pirate from ECU history professor Carl Swanson. And author Marisha Pessl talks about her new book - Night Film.