Episodes
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.
Published 07/18/14
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.
Published 07/11/14
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.
Published 07/04/14
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.
Published 06/27/14
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
Published 06/20/14
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.
Published 06/13/14
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.
Published 06/06/14
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.
Published 05/30/14
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.
Published 05/24/14
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.
Published 05/16/14
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.
Published 05/10/14
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.
Published 05/02/14
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.
Published 05/02/14
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.
Published 04/18/14
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.
Published 04/12/14
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.
Published 04/05/14
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.
Published 03/28/14
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.
Published 03/21/14
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.
Published 03/15/14
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.
Published 03/07/14
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.
Published 03/02/14
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.
Published 02/22/14
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.
Published 02/12/14
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.
Published 02/07/14