NC Now | 2013 Archive UNC-TV

Kelly McCullen presents a special on how several companies in the Tar Heel State have taken moonshine from being an illegally produced liquor to making white lightning legit. Kelly also heads to the kitchen with award winning cook Jan Matthews-Hodges to dish out some unique recipes featuring banana bread and apple and brie with a "hint" of hooch.

NC artists profile including potter Ben Watford, painter Ivey Hayes, violin maker Joe Thrift, wreath maker Erin Weston, & metal worker Mary Ann Scherr.`

From historic Lees McRae College, to the Methodist University Women's Golf team, to a winter zipline experience at Hawksnest, to the iconic flag flown on the Moon, producer Jeff Smith revisits from of his favorite stories from 2013.

From a sea turtle release on the coast, to restoring the historical grandeur of rooms at the Biltmore Estate, to an artist's gift of love to mothers of fallen soldiers, to the opening of a park displaying the work of iconic folk artist Vollis Simpson, producer Heather Burgiss shares some of her favorite stories from the past year.

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

The Sounds of the Season from favorite NC performers: including the cast of "A Christmas Carol," Gigi Dover & the Big Love, the John Brown Big Band, & an interview with Ira David Wood.

A look at holiday celebrations across the state including: Christmas in Old Salem, Tanglewood Festival of Lights, Christmas at the Biltmore, Elizabethan Christmas at Roanoke Island, & the Science of Santa.

Masterpiece Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton talks about her new book. The American Music Jubilee Christmas show is a holiday tradition. The Tuba Christmas performance brings the sounds of the season to Greensboro. Plus John Brown & Nnenna Freelon share a holiday favorite from their Christmas album.

The NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching faces a legislative review. We tour the holiday light displays in the Charlotte area. Plus author John Hart is a 2013 NC Award recipient.

The NC Research Campus is using zebrafish to study potential drug therapies for humans. The Highland Games attract visitors & competitors from across the country. Plus Dr. Joe Zublena & Dr. Fletcher Barber talk about the NC Cooperative Extension's upcoming 100th anniversary.

A look at how the Common Core Standards have impacted NC classrooms. The Community Chorus of Elkin performance its annual holiday concert. Southern Supreme Fruitcakes are a NC holiday tradition. And a look at the Christmas tree industry in our state.

A look at how the Common Core Standards have impacted NC classrooms. The Community Chorus of Elkin performance its annual holiday concert. Southern Supreme Fruitcakes are a NC holiday tradition. And a look at the Christmas tree industry in our state.

Kelly McCullen talks with Larry Larson of Larry's Beans, checks out a "coffee cupping" where customers sample the products in a manner similar to a wine tasting, attends a barista throwdown to see some amazing coffee art, meets barista Andrew Brash, & takes in a "pour over" demonstration as he learns how NC is brewing up big business with coffee.

Visitors to the Walnut Creek Wetland Center learn the importance of preserving wetlands. The Grovewood Gallery showcases the history of textiles & the work of many on-site artists. Mary Linda Andrews of GlaxoSmithKline & Margaret Gifford of Farmer FoodShare talk about the 2013 GSK IMPACT Awards.

The NC Arboretum is preserving our state's native plants in a unique archive. UNC Charlotte researchers use sound waves to aid utility crews. Dr. Elisabetta Politi talks about health habits for the holidays & beyond.

We continue our series of UNC campus profiles with Appalachian State University. We take a look at the future of I-540 as the state moves forward with completion of the toll road. And Elizabeth Hudson gives us a preview of the holiday issue of Our State Magazine.

The Legislative Oversight Committee looks into teacher contracts. NC Board of Education attorney Katie Cornetta discusses the teacher contract plan. The annual Moravian Lovefeast is held at Wake Forest University. Katharine Laidlaw previews the UNC School of the Arts' annual production of The Nutcracker.

Western Piedmont Community College offers 35 programs to students in Burke County. The Gourd Museum in Angier draws visitors from around the world. And Dr. John Lucas is a 2013 NC Award recipient.

Amateur & professional astronomers gather in Chapel Hill for an annual star gazing party. State & federal officials are working to bring water back to the Dismal Swamp. And State Auditor Beth Wood talks about NC's Medicaid system.

We continue our series of UNC campus profiles with UNC Wilmington. Dr. Tom Linden learns how officials are monitoring plant growth at Pilot Mountain State Park. And musician Tift Merritt talks about her latest album & tour - Still Not Home.

How officials are balancing the demands of tourism with preserving the natural spaces at Chimney Rock State Park. We go behind the scenes at the NC Dance Theatre. And author Elizabeth Spencer talks about her new book.

Gene Furr/PhotojournalistKelly McCullen has a conversation with Gene Furr, the former Chief Photographer for the Raleigh News and Observer who has received over 250 photography awards. Some of them include the North Carolina Press Photographer of the Year, the Southern Photographer of the Year Award twice and the World Press Award.

From the farm to the table, Kelly McCullen takes a look at sweet potatoes, one of North Carolina's biggest crops.

A UNC-CH researcher is developing a faster way to test water quality. Two Rolesville girls are raising champion turkeys for the State Fair. Gloucester celebrates its traditional Charcoal Mullet feast. And the Tar Heel Traveler meets an artist with a collection of gratitude.

We continue our series of UNC campus profiles with East Carolina University. The Mountain Air community offers residents beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And Phil Kirk is a 2013 NC Award recipient for his work in public service.

The Joint Legislative Education Oversight Cmte discusses whether standardized tests accurately measure student performance. The Harmony Hill B&B in Sparta offers guests a quiet respite. And Deborah Bass Artis talks about programs aiding NC children in need of adoptive families.

Donald Hughes of Rougemont shares photos he took at President Kennedy's funeral. Presidential historian Dr. William Leuchtenburg talks about President Kennedy's life & legacy. And Mike Wiley & Rob Underhill talk about their award-winning film Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till.

We conclude our series on NC's community colleges with Piedmont Community College. We tour the Porsche By Design exhibit at the NC Museum of Art. And NCMA Director Dr. Larry Wheeler talks about the many exhibits on display at the museum.

New technology helps a UNCA professor find President Lincoln in a rare photograph. We begin a series looking at NC's connections to NASA. And Dr. Myron Cohen has been recognized with the NC Award.

We continue our series on the UNC system with a visit to the NC School of Science & Math. UNC Charlotte kicks off its first football season. And NCSU professor Walt Wolfram receives the NC Award.

A look at how the State Forest Service collects millions of long leaf pine seeds annually. A look back at the Radisson Governor's Inn. And a preview of the 18th annual American Indian Festival taking place this weekend.

We continue our series NC's community colleges with Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Charter schools are becoming more popular in NC, especially in Charlotte. And Shannon Morehead talks about the 75th anniversary of the March of Dimes.

A look at natural horsemanship and the growing area of research in human animal interaction. One NC family came up with a unique way to save their farm. And Dr. David Jones talks about current projects underway at the NC Zoo..

We continue our series on the UNC system with Western Carolina University. The state-of-the-art Sim Lab is a highlight of WCU's programs. Endocrinologist Dr. Jennifer Green shares helpful information for Diabetes Awareness Month.

Dr. Ben Bahr receives the UNC BOG Award for Public Service. The New Leash on Life program pairs inmates & dogs for a training program that helps them both. The Threshold Singers of the Triangle provide healing music to people in times of transition.

Hearst Television Chairman & CEO David Barrett & ABC News President Ben Sherwood lead a discussion on The Future of Television News.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Western Piedmont Community College. And the inaugural Hargrove Communications Law & Policy Colloquium focused on The Future of Television News.

Researchers have developed an innovative tracking system for gray seals. Another scientist has developed a "robotic" rescue assistant from cockroaches. And NCCU student Sheldon Mba is the national spokesperson for the Give A Spit bone marrow donation campaign.

We continue our series on the UNC system with a visit to UNC-Asheville. Efforts to restore the Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge hit a snag. Fall family fun is underway at Hill Ridge Farms. Action for Children NC celebrates its 30th anniversary.

An in-depth look at the Virginia gubernatorial race & its potential impacts on neighboring states & the country. Efforts are underway to restore the historic Lake Mattamuskeet Lodge. And Janine West of The Army's Army previews this weekend's Heroes Homecoming veterans celebration.

A new mountain byway showcases the beautiful scenery in Yancey County. The Quilt Square Girls are stitching up big business in NC & beyond. And Dr. Nina Browner & Jim Simons talk about Parkinson's Disease & national efforts to raise awareness & funds for the disease.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Sampson Community College. NC teachers share their thoughts on the national dropout crisis. Miss North Carolina USA 2013 Ashley Love-Mills talks about her anti-bullying program. And we celebrate Halloween with a radio performance of "Dracula."