Podcast appearances and mentions of heather burgiss

Heather Burgiss introduces us to Napoleon Hill, who has painted dozens of large murals across Halifax County depicting historical, agricultural and cultural icons of North Carolina.

Heather Burgiss introduces us to Ralph Jensen,aka "the stache," who is known for his hand-made bird calls. Erica Starke-Knight meets the new chancellor at UNCW. Jeff Smith takes us to the family-run Barkley's Mill. Thomas Todd meets another farmer whose unique crop is earning him great renown. And Frank Graff learns how the Biltmore Estate has been making itself sustainable since it was built.

From the historic grandeur of the Biltmore Estate & its similarities to Downton Abbey, to the traditional craftmanship of Dr. Grabow Pipes, to a legendary musician sharing his talent with children, & the adorability of baby lion cubs at the NC Zoo, Heather Burgiss shares some of her favorite stories from 2014.

1 in 5 children goes hungry in our state, & in some areas 1 in 3 children are food insecure. Heather Burgiss visits the food banks of Eastern & Western North Carolina, as well as several regional organizations, to learn what programs are in place to help children & families in need.

State lawmakers look into the implementation of the Read to Achieve Law. Kelly McCullen discusses the issue further with Sen. Phil Berger. Heather Burgiss learns how Chris Dutcher uses his disease to teach children about people with different disabilities. And Catherine Chao gives us a preview of the 35th annual Minority Health Conference.

1 in 5 children goes hungry in our state, & in some areas 1 in 3 children are food insecure. Heather Burgiss visits the food banks of Eastern & Western North Carolina, as well as several regional organizations, to learn what programs are in place to help children & families in need.

Lawmakers look into the Community Work Crews program. Kelly McCullen talks further on the issue with Rep. Jason Saine. Heather Burgiss looks into efforts to aid & study the striped bass population along the Cape Fear River. And author Jason Mott talks about his debut novel - The Returned.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of North Carolina Now, we look back at the history of the show, our reporters share some of their favorite things about the show, & we talk with NC Now's original hosts John Bason & Audrey Kates-Bailey.

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.

Heather Burgiss checks out the North Carolina Farm to School program that connects schools statewide with farmers as they try to change school lunches to locally sourced options. All school districts in North Carolina have the ability to be part of the initiative that now includes strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, several varieties of apples, slicing and grape tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red and green cabbage, and broccoli, apple slices, sweet potato sticks, and blueberrries that are locally grown on North Carolina farms. (Wake, Wilson and Johnston Counties)

Heather Burgiss checks out the North Carolina Farm to School program that connects schools statewide with farmers as they try to change school lunches to locally sourced options. All school districts in North Carolina have the ability to be part of the initiative that now includes strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, several varieties of apples, slicing and grape tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red and green cabbage, and broccoli, apple slices, sweet potato sticks, and blueberrries that are locally grown on North Carolina farms. (Wake, Wilson and Johnston Counties)

1 in 5 children goes hungry in our state, & in some areas 1 in 3 children are food insecure. Heather Burgiss visits the food banks of Eastern & Western North Carolina, as well as several regional organizations, to learn what programs are in place to help children & families in need.

Discovery Place KIDS museum in Rockingham not only serves kids but caregivers alike throughout the Sandhills/South Central Piedmont region of North Carolina. Using the "I Can" theme, the museum empowers youngsters to become more confident, healthier and have a zest for lifelong learning. Heather Burgiss stops by to take a tour.

Discovery Place KIDS museum in Rockingham not only serves kids but caregivers alike throughout the Sandhills/South Central Piedmont region of North Carolina. Using the "I Can" theme, the museum empowers youngsters to become more confident, healthier and have a zest for lifelong learning. Heather Burgiss stops by to take a tour.

The communities of Hays, Boomer, and Champion in Wilkes County NC are rallying to keep their healthcare centers sustainable as cuts in healthcare reimbursements take a toll on their already tight budgets. According to the Wilkes County 2012 “State of the County’s Health Report,” the number of uninsured patients receiving services increased by nearly 30-percent. Heather Burgiss reports.

The communities of Hays, Boomer, and Champion in Wilkes County NC are rallying to keep their healthcare centers sustainable as cuts in healthcare reimbursements take a toll on their already tight budgets. According to the Wilkes County 2012 “State of the County’s Health Report,” the number of uninsured patients receiving services increased by nearly 30-percent. Heather Burgiss reports.

The Benson Area Medical Center is a community-owned nonprofit facility offering primary health care services to residents of Johnston, Harnett, & Sampson Counties. Heather Burgiss takes a look at the center's approach of providing access to quality, cost-effective primary health care services & how new advances are helping bring access to medical care & prescription drugs to more patients.

The Benson Area Medical Center is a community-owned nonprofit facility offering primary health care services to residents of Johnston, Harnett, & Sampson Counties. Heather Burgiss takes a look at the center's approach of providing access to quality, cost-effective primary health care services & how new advances are helping bring access to medical care & prescription drugs to more patients.

Heather Burgiss continues her series on Rural Health in NC with a look at what they're doing in Wilkes County. Steve Riley of the NC Open Gov't Coalition talks about Sunshine Week in NC. And Ultra Machine & Fabric Co creates jobs in NC by making products for the military.

The Distinguished Leadership in Practice program, developed by the NC Principals & Assistant Principals' Association in partnership with the NC Department of Public Instruction, provides leadership development for school principals who are working to create high achievement at every level of their schools. Heather Burgiss shows us how the program gives educators the state new tools for success.