North Carolina Weekend 2013-2014 Archived | UNC-TV

This week's show takes us to Surf City for a cruise on the Belle of Topsail. Then we explore a shipwreck exhibit at the Greensboro Science Center, tour the NC Baseball Museum in Wilson, check out Britt's Donuts in Carolina Beach, and Deborah Holt Noel samples the food and therapies at Aqua Spa and Restaurant in Duck.

This week's show celebrates Folkmoot in Waynesville, we explore Goose Creek State Park in Washington, visit a revitalized Reidsville, enjoy a stay at the elegant Inn at Little Pond Farm in Valle Crucis, and Bob Garner samples the famous hot dogs at the Jones' Cafe in Clayton.

In this week's show, we learn the secrets of Bath through its Historic Walking Tours, Julia Carpenter voyages back to the 1500's at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, we party with locals at the Franklin Folk Festival, escape to the mountains in Fontana Village, and Deborah Holt Noel shows us the luxury and elegance of Raleigh's Babylon Restaurant.

This week's show takes us to Lenoir for the NC Blackberry Festival, we go on a culinary bike tour of Beaufort, we learn about architect Mario Botta at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, we preview the Brevard Music Festival and Bob Garner samples the fresh seafood at Fish Bites in Wilmington.

In this week's show, Julia Carpenter goes to the Catawba Valley to learn about pottery, we discover what it takes to be a BMX rider in Holly Springs, try delicious sushi and saki at Raleigh's Tokyo House, become more in tune with nature at the Toe River Lodge in Plumtree, and Deborah Holt Noel shows us what fun there is to be had in Kure Be

In this week’s show, we go mining for gems in Emerald Village in Little Switzerland, enjoy an upscale evening at th Tavern at Jack's Neck in Belhaven, gain a backstage pass to the Raleigh Classic Car Auction, book a stay at the Elizabeth Leigh Inn in Hendersonville, and Bob Garner introduces us to the delicious dishes at the Surf House Café in Carolina Beach.

This week's show takes us to Beech Mountain for some serious mountain biking, we explore the Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences in Rocky Mount, take a ride on the carousel at Burlington City Park, visit Harry's Place in Elkin, and Deborah Holt Noel takes us to Port Discover in Elizabeth City.

This week's show explores southern Folk Art in Hickory, takes us to the Bynum General Store for their front porch music series, a weaving shop in Manteo, we try our hand at Bellyaking, and Bob Garner samples the eclectic fare at Epic Food Company in Wilmington.

This week's show takes us to Durham to celebrate their Find Your Cool Music series, we go paddling and camping on the Tar River, explore Kidzu Children's Museum in Chapel Hill, visit a coffee shop in Mooresville that honors veterans and Deb checks out the food and beverages at The Buffalo Nickel in Asheville.

This week show profiles the Beer Army Combat Brewery in Trenton, Duck Donuts in the Outer Banks, Liberty Hall in Kenansville, Lil John's Mountain Music Festival in Snow Camp, and Bob Garner visits Merritt's Store and Grill in Chapel Hill.

This week's show unveils the new BB&T Baseball Park in Charlotte, we explore the Carolina Thread Trail, tour Ashe County Cheese, explore Southport and Deborah Holt Noel takes in the curative powers of salt therapy at the the Salt Spa of Asheville.

This week's show takes us to Ayr Mount in Hillsborough in another edition of "Collecting Carolina," we learn about Caswell County's rich history, visit the Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival, explore The Island Farm in Manteo and Bob Garner samples Irish food at the Claddagh Restaurant and Pub in High Point.

We check out a new exhibit with artifacts from Balckbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge, go an electric bike tour of Asheville, visit Historic Murray's Mill in Catawba, preview Merlefest in Wilkesboro and Deborah Holt Noel visits Elizabeth City on their First Friday Art Walk.

This week's show takes us to Kinston for their annual Barbecue on the Neuse Festival, in our "Collecting Carolina" series, we look at furnishings from Hope Plantation, we check out the Fire on the Mountain Blacksmithing Festival in Spruce Pine, tour the oldest home in Mecklenburg County and Bob Garner samples the country cooking at the Four Winds Cafe in Climax.

This week's show takes us to the NC Ukulele Academy in Wilmington, we check out the improv at the Charlotte Comedy Theater, sample goat cheeses at Round Mountain Creamery in Black Mountain, explore the Grifton Historical Museum and Deborah Holt Noel visits the recently expanded Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Resort.

We profile an 80 year-old Wilson County shoeshine man. Lawmakers hear a report on potential voter fraud. Astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson addresses the NC Science Festival. And author Marisha Pessl talks about her new book.

This week's show takes us to Greenville for their annual PirateFest, we travel to Hillsborough to visit Leland Little Auctions, sample wines in Blowing Rock at the Blue Ridge Wine and Food Festival, get geared up at Inner Banks Outfitters, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the Creative Center in Greensboro.

This week's show takes us to an exhibit at the NC Museum of History that features Lebanese culture in North Carolina, we learn about paintball in Angier, visit High Rock Farm in Gibsonville, embark on Cycle NC's eastern North Carolina weekend, and Bob Garner samples Dame's Chicken and Waffles in Durham.

This week's show takes us to Burgaw to explore the state's oldest train depot, we learn about camellia shows in Wilmington, take in an antique farm equipment show in Lillington, sample the unique brews at FontaFlora Brewery in Morganton and Deborah Holt Noel visits Vimala's Curryblossom Cafe in Chapel Hill.

This week's show takes us to Methodist University in Fayetteville to look at a ceramics created by Pablo Picasso, we go on a Segway tour of Raleigh, visit the SALT Block in Hickory, explore the House of Flags Museum in Columbia, and Bob Garner visits Wang's Bistro in Zebulon.

This week's show showcases the NC Artists Fellowships Exhibition in Raleigh, we meet the woman behind an amazing taco eatery in Greensboro, visit Geeksboro Coffeehouse Cinema, explore the NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame in Asheboro and Deborah Holt Noel learns about sushi at Enso Asian Bistro in Charlotte.

This week's show takes us to the Murphey School Radio Show in Orange County, we learn about Moravian Pottery in Winston-Salem, take part in an African-American Atelier in Greensboro, explore the Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge near Wadesboro, and Bob Garner samples the amazing seafood at the Saltbox Seafood Joint in Durham.

This week's show offers a preview of the NC Theatre production of Les Miserables, we go behind the scenes at the Earl Scruggs Center in Shelby, check out the Barn Dance scene in Julian, enjoy a stay at Darlings by the Sea in Kure Beach and Deborah visit the French Broad Chocolate Lounge in Asheville.

This week's show takes to a classic country store in Gulf, we visit the Eastern North Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival in Washington, sample wines at Stonefield Cellars Winery in Stokesdale, tour historic Blandwood Mansion in Greensboro and Bob Garner samples the classic barbecue and chicken at Fat Fellas BBQ and Grille in Newport.

This week's show takes us to Edenton as our Collecting Carolina producer learns about its rich antique history, we visit Highlands to explore the Bascom Visual Arts Center, go winter ziplining at Hawksnest, sample hard ciders at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the Beyu Caffe in Durham for cool jazz and great coffee, drinks and food.

This week's program takes us to the New Winston Museum in Winston-Salem, we sample the beers at Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough, explore the arts scene in Salisbury, explore Havelock's aviation legacy and Bob Garner samples the fare at the SoundSide Restaurant in Morehead City.

This week's show unveils a huge collection of historical photos from Statesville, we tour downtown Salisbury, visit the Rockford General Store, enjoy a visit to the Harmony Hill B&B in Sparta, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the lively Youssef 242 in Hickory.

This week's show takes us to the geographic center of the state: Star, NC; we explore the Conservators' Center in Caswell County, visit a gourd museum in Angier, sample the brew at Weeping Radish Brewery in Grandy, and Bob Garner enjoys Indian cuisine at Bay Leaf in New Bern.

We look back at some favorite stories from 2013, like a coastal kayak tour, bear watching in Pantego, a visit to the Todd Mercantile, Bob Garner visit's Heidi's Two-wheel Cafe in Smithfield, and Deborah Holt Noel checks out Sweet Potatoes in Winston-Salem.

This week's show takes us to the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, we learn all about geocaching, take a trolley tour of New Bern, explore the Polk County Museum and enjoy family style Lebanese food in Sitti in Raleigh.

This week's show previews the Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker in Raleigh, we explore the new Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, tour the Cape Fear Museum of Science and History in Wilmington, ramble through Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite, and Bob Garner samples the barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse in Charlotte.

This week's show profiles the Raleigh Ringers, we visit a huge poinsettia nursery in King, explore the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, learn about the Harper House in Hickory and Deborah Holt Noel takes a night out on the town in Raleigh after a NC Symphony concert.

This week's show previews the Raleigh Little Theatre's holiday favorite, Cinderella. We also visit the Mountain Bike Museum in Statesville, learn about the Carolina Civic Center in Lumberton, explore the Roanoke Canal Museum in Roanoke Rapids and Bob Garner samples the fare at Alexander Michael's Restaurant and Tavern in Charlotte.

This week's show takes us to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a look at their Birds of Paradise exhibit, we meet some of the artists of the NC Master Chorale, shop for holiday decorations at Mike's Farm in Beulaville, go llama trekking at Divine Llama Vineyards in East Bend, and Deborah Holt Noel tours the elegant Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro.

This week's show takes us on a holiday decorating shopping spree to Piedmont Floral Gallery, we tour this historic town of Bath, explore Stone Mountain State Park, visit Seven Sisters Gallery in Black Mountain, and Bob Garner samples the southern cuisine at Mert's Heart and Soul in Charlotte.

This week's show takes us to Asheville for a behind-the-scenes look at Brunk Auctions, we view an amazing collection of Russian artifacts at the NC Museum of History, we sample the food and atmosphere of Spoon River Market in Belhaven, listen to music at White Horse Black Mountain and Deborah Holt Noel samples global food at Buku in Raleigh.

This week's show takes us on a delicious tour of Videri Chocolate Factory in Raleigh, we tour the NC Veteran's Park in Fayetteville, visit the Liberty Warehouse in Elkin, enjoy an amazing glass exhibit at Methodist College in Fayetteville and Bob Garner samples Sunday Brunch at the the popular Rx in Wilmington.

This week's show takes us to the Cook Shack in Union Grove that serves up breakfast and music, we explore Carolina Beach State Park, check out classic cars at Bennett Classic Auto Museum, learn about ink art at the Tattoo Archive in Winston Salem, and learn the history of the Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh.

This week's show takes us to Whiteville for the Pecan Harvest Festival, then to Carthage for the annual Trains and Tractors Show, we tour the grand Westglow Resort and Spa in Blowing Rock, find deals at the Hickory Furniture Mart and Bob Garner samples the seafood at Jerry's Food, Wine & Spirits in Wilmington.

This week's show takes us to the NC Museum of Art for a look at their new Porsche exhibit, we tour historic Tarboro, enjoy autumn at Hill Ridge Farm in Youngsville, meet the creators of the Original Hollywood Horror Show in Snow Camp, and celebrate the Hindu Festival Diwali in Cary.

This week's show takes us to an art quilt display in Cary, we frolic with wild animals at the Aloha Safari Zoo in Cameron, take a boat tour of Lake Lure, sample wines at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan, and Bob Garner samples Moroccan food at Marrakesh in Jacksonville.

This week's show takes us to the Cameron Fall Antiques Fair as part of our "Collecting Carolina" series, we explore the Pamlico Heritage Center, take a cruise on the Solomon T in Southport, visit the Esmeralda Inn in Chimney Rock and Deborah Holt Noel samples steaks and more at the Plank Road Steakhouse in Farmville.