UNC-TV Presents: Non-Series: Local Productions

There is far more to North Carolina's State Parks than biodiversity and scenic vistas. Our parks are also natural/cultural touchstones, outdoor classrooms, and economic engines. With the help of some North Carolina's finest musicians, including James Taylor, this documentary offers an in-depth look at one of America's most exciting state park systems.

Wes Moore is a decorated Army combat veteran, youth advocate and CEO of BridgeEdU, a national initiative focusing on addressing the college completion and career placement crisis by reinventing the Freshman Year of college. He is also the author two instant New York Times bestselling books, The Other Wes Moore, a story of the importance of individual decisions as well as community support.

Trust has been fractured between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve in the wake of increasing reports involving the questionable death of an unarmed African-American citizen at the hands of police. UNC-TV gathers leaders in justice, policing, community, and media before an audience at The Carolina Theatre of Durham for an unprecedented, open dialog to help rebuild trust.

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The informative and thought-provoking discussion features some of North Carolina’s top CEOs, including David King with LabCorp, former N.C. Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker and Dave Phillips with Phillips Industries Inc. This is the second consecutive week that UNC-TV

In this thought-provoking presentation, Dychtwald discusses aging populations, how they impact our economy, and the misconceptions in today’s society about the journey of growing older. As a gerontologist, psychologist, educator, lecturer, consultant, entrepreneur and foremost expert on aging-related issues, Dychtwald reveals why retirement isn’t what it used to be....

“High Point University Presents: Colin Powell” that features HPU president Nido Qubein and Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and national security advisor.

Bill Friday, Terry Sanford, Bill Aycock and many others from North Carolina’s own "Greatest Generation" led a time of dramatic change that established many of today’s institutions. A Generation of Change takes us on a journey through 50 years of North Carolina history with these leaders from the 1920s to the climactic election of 1972 and the birth of the modern two-party state in North Carolina.

"High Point University Presents: Colin Powell" that features HPU president Nido Qubein and Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and national security advisor.

Paved With Gold highlights the effects of the Charlotte area Gold Rush had in shaping the modern day Queen City.