North Carolina leads the southeast in solar power generation. High Cotton Bow Ties is crafting high fashion while creating local jobs. Jodee Nimerichter talks about the annual American Dance Festival in Durham. And we visit Ocracoke Village.

We tour the state's first capitol building - Tryon Palace - and talk with its new executive director Philippe Lafargue. Plus author Tom Eamon talks about his new book.

An NCSU professor & a group of high school students learn about water filtration. PBS host P. Allen Smith films at the Old Salem Museum & Gardens. The Almanac Gardener team learns how to attract butterflies. And US Rep. Howard Coble reflects on his legislative career as he prepares to retire.

Biology & chemistry go into making coffee just as much as beans & water do. Fullsteam Brewery uses local materials in their beers. Britt's Donuts at Carolina Beach is marking its 75th anniversary. And Sam Houston talks about the NC STEM Center website linking citizens to STEM resources across NC.

A 5th generation dairy farmer takes a unique step to maintain his family farm. The WNC Cheese Trail showcases & sells artisan cheeses. NC Heritage Award recipient Bobby Hicks, & performing partner Tony Hicks, talk about the recognition & share a song with us.

1 in 5 children goes hungry in our state, & in some areas 1 in 3 children are food insecure. Heather Burgiss visits the food banks of Eastern & Western North Carolina, as well as several regional organizations, to learn what programs are in place to help children & families in need.

Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Kyle White talks about the recognition & his service. The NC Arboretum's Germplasm Repository helps small businesses learn good manufacturing practices for their natural products. B&B Yachts designs & builds boats that are gathering quite a following. And author John Kasson talks about his new book.

The ladies take to the green as the US Open Women's Tournament gets underway. The historic Grimesland Plantation still serves as a working farm. And Harris Prevost gives us a preview of the 90th annual Singing on the Mountain.

We conclude our series on foster care with a look at what happens when children "age out" of the system. NCSU researchers study a sermon given in 1622 - using virtual reality. And E4 Carolinas is promoting economic & job growth by cultivating an energy cluster in the Carolinas region.

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