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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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Language English
Country United States of America
Media Market Charlotte
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Lee Roberts, Chancellor, UNC-Chapel Hill

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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.
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State Lines | North Carolina’s Data Center Dilemma

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- 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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NC Weekend Has Fun After Dark

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Meet the Winston-Salem chef making some of the most highly awarded pizzas in the country.
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SCI NC | Can We Grow the Perfect Christmas Tree?

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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.
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Focus On | Dr. Heather Norris | Season 2026

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- 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.
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Focus On | Peter Hans | Season 2025

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- 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.
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State Lines | September 19, 2025 | Season 2025

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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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Watch New Crime & Mystery Dramas on PBS

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This season, PBS unveils Patience, a new crime drama that follows Patience Evans, a quiet force working in the Criminal Records Office in the city of York. Patience sees the world differently—she’s autistic, and her unique perspective becomes an invaluable asset when Detective Inspector Bea Metcalf recognizes her talents and brings her into the fold. Together, they tackle complex cases, with Patience’s insight uncovering what others overlook.
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State Lines | May 23, 2025 | Season 2025

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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?
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FRONTLINE | Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning | Season 2025 | Episode 6

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About This Episode More Episodes Transcript Clips & Previews You Might Also Like Season 2025 Episode 6 | 54m 23sVideo has Closed Captions | CC How Hurricane Helene became an ominous warning about America’s lack of preparedness. FRONTLINE and NPR draw on a decade of reporting on disasters and their aftermath to examine how and why the U.S. is more vulnerable than ever to climate change-related storms. Aired 05/20/2025 Problems with Closed Captions?
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PBS North Carolina Journalists

Crabtree, David
Holt Noel, Deborah
Kappler, Jonathan
Kieler, Laura
Loebrich, Katy
McCullen, Kelly
Pandich, Chris
Thompson, Kenia

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