Kelley McHenry profiles a farm helping horses get a second chance at life. Frank Graff visits one of NC 's leading "green energy" companies - O2 Energies. And Shannon Vickery talks with James Zhang, the Dean of the Kimmel School of Construction Mgt & Technology at WCU.

Frank Graff visits a special therapy program helping wounded NC soldiers heal. Stephanie Bourland tours a Guilford County plant whose products help people worldwide to get in shape. And Shannon Vickery talks with the Dean of WCU's College of Business.

How the town of Englehard is working to overcome health care challenges. A look at how some bills at the Legislature may impact NC communities. And Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about the many aspects & impacts of farming in our state.

Two Raleigh men turned their love of woodworking into a business making luxury writing utensils. A Forsyth Co. woman used a family recipe to cook up a tasty pickle business. An Eastern NC company uses time-honored techniques to make a breakfast favorite. An Durham woman makes organic pest treatments to help gardens grow healthy & pest-free. A Caldwell County brewery is gaining fame for its brandy.

We continue our series on the Common Core Education Standards. We profile AB Tech Community College. And The International Civil Rights Museum in Greensboro is updating to include worldwide events.

Helping make solar energy easy & affordable for home consumers in our state. Eight veterans have developed a project to create jobs while helping servicemen. And one Regulator Boat is a prime example of its maker's craftsmanship.

A study by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found a potential link between salt intake & childhood obesity. The NE Regional Biotech School offers students a unique opportunity. And Native American potter Senora Lynch preserves her tribal heritage through art.

How the town of Englehard is working to overcome health care challenges. A look at how some bills at the Legislature may impact NC communities. And Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler talks about the many aspects & impacts of farming in our state.

Beaufort County Community College has the largest service area of ALL the 58 community colleges in our state. To drive from Ocracoke at one end of this community, to the campus in Little Washington, is over 4-hours! It's not an easy task to bring education and job training to this region. That's where Rick Sullivan picks up the story.

How the Tar Heel State is becoming a national leader in the biofuel industry. The Willingham Theatre brings a state-of-the-art experience to theatre-goers in Yadkin County. And Anita Earls talks about the work & mission of the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.

How the Common Core Education Standards teach students to be better critical thinkers. A look back at the history of our state's signature food - barbecue. And Emil Kang gives a preview of the exciting events taking the stage during the Carolina Performing Arts Season.

LIVE coverage of Governor Pat McCrory's State of the State Address and Democratic Party reaction from Representative Larry Hall.

We continue our series on NC's community colleges with Carteret Community College. The Sanitary Fish Market celebrates its 75th anniversary. And author & entrepreneur Ping Fu talks about her new book.

Gibsonville's ParkLiner Trailer is gaining worldwide attention for its products. The Raleigh Downtown Rotary is marking its 100th anniversary. David Jones has made neighborhood fitness his mission. And Durham Mayor William Bell talks about the state of things in the Bull City.

We visit the only military academy in the state - Oak Ridge Military Academy. A special fundraiser is working to help those struggling with rare diseases. And Women NC prepares for their annual presentation to the UN in support of women's issues.

We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with Nash Community College. Ronald Maloney talks about his experiences growing up in the Oxford Orphanage. Dr. Meredith Miller & Marilyn Foote-Hudson talk about a project bringing health care to Third World countries.

UNC President Tom Ross talks about the university's new strategic plan. Artifacts from the CSS Neuse & the ship itself are undergoing restoration. And a class in Wake Forest teaches new NC residents to understand "Southernese."

We have details on the new strategic plan released by the UNC Board of Governors today. We continue our series on NC 's community colleges with a visit to Durham Tech. Bob Garner looks at a traditional southern food - collards. And author Jim Dodson talks about his new book.

The Bob Barker Company in Fuquay-Varina has been distributing jail supplies for over 40 years. The Army Corps of Engineers is working to stabilize erosion at Fort Macon State Park. And Anita Brown-Graham gives us a preview of the annual Emerging Issues Forum taking place in Raleigh next week.

UNC researchers & international scientists are developing a virtual office to interact globally. Officials & environmentalists are combatting an underwater weed at the Eno River State Park. And Geomagic Founder & CEO Ping Fu talks tech.

Duke Energy is building a new solar farm in Beaufort County. A visit to Gorges State Park. An exhibit at the Biltmore showcases the lives of the Vanderbilts. And Andrea Harris talks about the impact of minority economic development on NC.

How Belmont Abbey College is attracting students in a difficult economy. A tour of the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh. Legendary gospel singer George Beverly Shea marks his 104th birthday. And Bob Geolas discuses the Pathways to Opportunity RTP Tour results.

As part of an ongoing series to commemorate the 50th anniversary of NC's Community College System, UNC-TV is profiling all 58 of the state's community colleges. Tonight Rick Sullivan visits Blue Ridge Community College in Flat Rock. A school that is successfully connecting the manufacturing industry to its workforce , & keeping a tight grip on environmental sustainability.

Reaction to the Clean Smokestacks Act helps the US dramatically lower its carbon emissions. A tour of the historic Boggan-Hammond House in Wadesboro. And we talk tech with Lenovo's Tom Looney.

Lees McRae College is known for its academics, athletics, & elevated location. The Market House in Cumberland County is a National Historic Landmark. And Sandi MacDonald catches us up on the NC Symphony's 80th season.