Purple Heart Homes helps wounded veterans purchase, manage, & adapt homes to aid them in their lives after service. A group of High Point University students made an amazing discovery while stargazing. Tim Gardner is makes world renowned banjos with traditional techniques. Eustace Conway promotes NC heritage & simple living on his Turtle Island Preserve.

Glass artist Ronnie Hughes' delicate wildflowers are world renowned. Scientists study why habits are formed & how to change bad habitual behavior. A women's group formed around a unique need - roof repair. Opera singer Elvira Green shares her skills & experience as an artist in residence at NCCU.

Veteran MSG John Masson shares his experiences as an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation. Dominican Republic native Jay Bastardo brings his American dream to life in Greenville. Researchers study the science of sweat & hygiene. Zahra Harvey teaches aerial fitness for exercise & fun. Musician Jennifer Curtis uses her violin to work through & share life-changing events.

NCSU's Dr. Behnam Pourdeyhimi is recognized with an O Max Gardner Award. Kelley McHenry brings the topic of fetal surgery to the Tar Heel state with a profile of one family that underwent the procedure at UNC Hospital. And author Kim Church talks about her new book.

Grammy award-winning music producer Bill Szymczyk catapulted the careers of BB King, Joe Walsh, and The Eagles, and many others. We go behind the scenes with Bill at his North Carolina home to hear from the man with the Midas touch.

The FIRST Robotics championship puts STEM education to use in a competitive environment. The US Forest Service studies the oak trees of Western NC. Legendary record producer Bill Szymczyk looks back over his storied career. Plus the Kindred Spirit Mailbox has collected the thoughts & dreams of visitors for three decades & counting.

The FIRST Robotics championship puts STEM education to use in a competitive environment. The US Forest Service studies the oak trees of Western NC. Legendary record producer Bill Szymczyk looks back over his storied career. Plus the Kindred Spirit Mailbox has collected the thoughts & dreams of visitors for three decades & counting.

When you've been through war, it's sometimes hard to readjust to life back home. Finding those friendly ears, with a common experience can be difficult, but some are finding that friendship over a cup of coffee and donuts.

Beau's Coffee in Wilmington is drawing customers from far & wide with its unique & inspirational business model. Fishermen find inspiration & renewal in the spring tradition of the running of the Shad. Shannon Williams of Charlotte inspires others as he overcomes blindness to achieve his goals. And mother Bonita Scarlett finds comfort remembering her son through the things he left behind.

We meet one of top-ranked wheelchair tennis players in the world, but the incredible thing is 15-year-old Conner Stroud also plays #2 seed on his able-bodied high school tennis team at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy. Conner was born without hip joints, ankles, femurs, or knees, but that doesn't stop him from being ranked the #1 junior wheelchair tennis player in the US & #9 in the world.