We tour historic Bennett Place in Durham and visit the Poplar Grove Plantation in Wilmington. We take in the 20th anniversary of the Orange County Artists Guild Open Studio Tour. And Patrick Woodie talks about the North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center.

We continue our series of conversations with the candidates running for US Congress with Antonio Blue. We look at the potential impacts of new Voter ID laws. And ASU's Dr. Kurt Michael receives the 2014 Award for Excellence in Public Service.

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Kelly McCullen showcases the 2014 NC State Fair sampling the food, taking in the competitions, & learning how officials keep fairgoers safe during the annual family-favorite event.

UNCG's Dr. Robert Anemone uses modern technology to find ancient remains. Plus we'll visit two family-friendly events offering Halloween fun.

US Rep. GK Butterfield talks about his platform in Election 2014. A new documentary examines the issue of mental health treatment & management in NC. The Wright School provides mental health treatment & education to children. And we sample a family favorite at the NC State Fair.

In this special episode filmed on location at the Furniture Market in High Point, we learn about the Market's dramatic economic impact on our state & its many international connections. We talk with IMC President Tom Conley. We profile Asheboro-based Klaussner Home Furnishings. And we talk with artist Bill Mangum about his Klaussner furniture line.

Jonathan Barfield, Jr. is running for NC's 7th Congressional district. Surry Community College's Viticulture & Enology program is gaining international renown. Kelly McCullen tours the flower show at the NC State Fair. And Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason visits a Warrenton group famous for making birdhouses.

US Congresswoman Renee Ellmers talks about her platform in Election 2014. A wounded soldier reunites with the Duke medical team who saved him. A special memorial honors military service dogs killed in the line of duty. And it's opening day of the NC State Fair.

Researchers at the Duke Lemur Center are studying the primates behavior. The Raleigh Aquarium Society holds an annual fish auction. NATURE profiles animal misfits. Plus NCA&T's Dr. Perpetua Muganda leads an innovative study of an aggressive form of breast cancer.