NCSU uses recycling, composting, & local food in its cafeterias. Dr. Andy Taylor shares his insights in advance of tomorrow's Primary Election. And a former Marine sniper sets his sights on a new business while helping fellow veterans.

NC legislators hear a report on the state Drivers Ed program. Annabeth Barnes is making a name for herself in racing. Plus Pierce Freelon & Steve Levitin talk about their project - the Beat Making Lab.

Science helps farmers adapt to this year's unusual winter. Quaintance-Weaver aims to promote sustainable practices & support the local economy. Plus a tour of the Kenan family's ancestral home - Liberty Hall.

We take a look back at the Republican US Senatorial Candidates Debate. And Dr. Nina Browner talks about education, support, & treatment programs for people living with Parkinson's Disease.

Covington Spirits cooks up their brew from sweet potatoes. Piedmont Distillers uses NASCAR know-how in its blend. And author Tommy Hayes talks about his new book.

We continue our series on the NC Cooperative Extension with a profile of the 4-H program. We tour the new Sea Life Aquarium in Concord. And we mark National Poetry Month with NC Poet Laureate Joseph Bathanti.

Climatologists review data to understand & predict weather patterns & trends. A look at how NC companies go about protecting the electric grid. And Professor Arthur Bogin talks about the evolution of mussels & snails.

NC legislators weigh the pros & cons of the Honest Lottery Act. And Seun Summers talks about the documentary "American Promise" & its focus on the challenges African-American boys face in school.

A legislative task force shares recommendations for teacher pay. James Ford is the 2014 NC Teacher of the Year. And drummer Shannon Williams teaches his art to students he can't even see. And we prepare for Earth Day with a kayak tour.

A look at some of the great outdoor activities you can enjoy across the Tar Heel state. Escape from the routine at William B. Umstead State Park. Take a bicycle trek on Point Lookout Trail in Old Fort. Get a birds eye view of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Navitat Canopy Adventures. Go kite boarding at the Outer Banks. And take a look at the Oak City Cycling Project in Raleigh.