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The University of North Carolina Center for Public Media, branded PBS North Carolina or commonly PBS NC, is a public television network serving the state of North Carolina. It is operated by the University of North Carolina system, which holds the licenses for all but one of the thirteen PBS member television stations licensed in the state—WTVI (channel 42) in Charlotte is owned by Central Piedmont Community College. The broadcast signals of the twelve television stations cover almost all of the state, as well as parts of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The network's operations are located at the Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Communications Center at Research Triangle Park between Raleigh and Durham. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Charlotte |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | PBS |
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Search ArticlesNorth Carolina Weekend
Skip to Main Content Join host Deborah Holt Noel as she shares the best things to see and do across the state each weekend. Whether you're a fan of bluegrass or jazz, an experienced hiker looking for a new trail to conquer or a family planning their next vacation, North Carolina Weekend brings our state's must-see places and events right into your home.
Lee Roberts, Chancellor, UNC-Chapel Hill
3/10/2026 | 26m 46s UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses leading the nation’s oldest public university. UNC-Chapel Chancellor Lee Roberts discusses leading a premier research university, navigating decentralized governance, integrating artificial intelligence and expanding engineering programs. He also explains why a business mentality is essential for keeping the nation’s oldest public university at the forefront of global innovation and academic excellence.
State Lines | North Carolina’s Data Center Dilemma
- Tech companies want to build massive data centers across North Carolina. Developers promise jobs and tax revenue. But residents worry about water, power, and quality of life. We examined what happens when big tech comes to town. This is a "State Lines" Special. - Funding for "State Lines" is made possible in part by... - Across North Carolina, strong communities begin at home.
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SCI NC | Can We Grow the Perfect Christmas Tree?
Special | 9m 30sVideo has Closed Captions | CC NC scientists work to perfect the Fraser fir while fighting a tree-killing disease. Ashe County, NC is the nation’s largest producer of Christmas trees and the site of the Upper Mountain Research Station. Researchers there collaborate with NC State’s Christmas Tree Genetics Lab, using tools ranging from Petri dishes to cloning to improve Fraser fir growth, shape, needle retention and aroma.
Focus On | Dr. Heather Norris | Season 2026
- Hello, I'm David Crabtree. In a moment, we'll be talking with Dr. Heather Norris, the eighth chancellor of Appalachian State University. Dr. Norris has shown strength and leadership through her time at App State, guiding the school through the COVID pandemic as the executive vice chancellor and through Helene as chancellor. Coming up, a conversation with Dr. Heather Norris.
Focus On | Peter Hans | Season 2025
- Hello, I'm David Crabtree. In October of 1971, the North Carolina General Assembly consolidated the University of North Carolina into a 16-campus system. In 1972, William Friday was named the first president. 48 years later, the seventh president was named, Peter Hans. Coming up, we'll look at what has changed and what continues to change in higher education as we focus on President Peter Hans.
State Lines | September 19, 2025 | Season 2025
About This Episode More Episodes Transcript You Might Also Like 9/19/2025 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions | CC Topics: Changes to Medicaid in NC take effect October 1; NC lawmakers convene next week for criminal justice reform; and a new Carolina Journal poll on political violence among voters. Panelists: Skye David (New Frame Inc.), Donald Bryson (John Locke Foundation), former NC State Senator Mike Woodard and political analyst Joe Stewart. Host: PBS NC’s Kelly McCullen.
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State Lines | May 23, 2025 | Season 2025
About This Episode More Episodes Transcript You Might Also Like 5/23/2025 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions | CC The NC House passes a budget that includes teacher pay raises and scheduled income tax rate drops. The NC House also proposes a Hurricane Helene aid bill. Panelists: Rep. Allison Dahle (D-District 11), Sen. Amy Galey (R-District 25), Brooke Medina (State Policy Network) and Dawn Vaughan (News & Observer). Host: Kelly McCullen. Aired 05/23/2025 Problems with Closed Captions?