Episodes
This week's show takes us to Edenton as our Collecting Carolina producer learns about its rich antique history, we visit Highlands to explore the Bascom Visual Arts Center, go winter ziplining at Hawksnest, sample hard ciders at McRitchie Winery and Ciderworks, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the Beyu Caffe in Durham for cool jazz and great coffee, drinks and food.
Published 01/31/14
This week's program takes us to the New Winston Museum in Winston-Salem, we sample the beers at Mystery Brewing in Hillsborough, explore the arts scene in Salisbury, explore Havelock's aviation legacy and Bob Garner samples the fare at the SoundSide Restaurant in Morehead City.
Published 01/25/14
This week's show unveils a huge collection of historical photos from Statesville, we tour downtown Salisbury, visit the Rockford General Store, enjoy a visit to the Harmony Hill B&B in Sparta, and Deborah Holt Noel visits the lively Youssef 242 in Hickory.
Published 01/17/14
This week's show takes us to the geographic center of the state: Star, NC; we explore the Conservators' Center in Caswell County, visit a gourd museum in Angier, sample the brew at Weeping Radish Brewery in Grandy, and Bob Garner enjoys Indian cuisine at Bay Leaf in New Bern.
Published 01/11/14
We look back at some favorite stories from 2013, like a coastal kayak tour, bear watching in Pantego, a visit to the Todd Mercantile, Bob Garner visit's Heidi's Two-wheel Cafe in Smithfield, and Deborah Holt Noel checks out Sweet Potatoes in Winston-Salem.
Published 01/04/14
This week's show takes us to the Spencer Doll and Toy Museum, we learn all about geocaching, take a trolley tour of New Bern, explore the Polk County Museum and enjoy family style Lebanese food in Sitti in Raleigh.
Published 01/04/14
This week's show previews the Carolina Ballet's Nutcracker in Raleigh, we explore the new Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson, tour the Cape Fear Museum of Science and History in Wilmington, ramble through Rocky Face Park in Hiddenite, and Bob Garner samples the barbecue at Midwood Smokehouse in Charlotte.
Published 12/20/13
This week's show profiles the Raleigh Ringers, we visit a huge poinsettia nursery in King, explore the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, learn about the Harper House in Hickory and Deborah Holt Noel takes a night out on the town in Raleigh after a NC Symphony concert.
Published 12/19/13
This week's show previews the Raleigh Little Theatre's holiday favorite, Cinderella. We also visit the Mountain Bike Museum in Statesville, learn about the Carolina Civic Center in Lumberton, explore the Roanoke Canal Museum in Roanoke Rapids and Bob Garner samples the fare at Alexander Michael's Restaurant and Tavern in Charlotte.
Published 12/10/13
This week's show takes us to the NC Museum of Natural Sciences for a look at their Birds of Paradise exhibit, we meet some of the artists of the NC Master Chorale, shop for holiday decorations at Mike's Farm in Beulaville, go llama trekking at Divine Llama Vineyards in East Bend, and Deborah Holt Noel tours the elegant Fearrington House Inn in Pittsboro.
Published 12/03/13
This week's show takes us on a holiday decorating shopping spree to Piedmont Floral Gallery, we tour this historic town of Bath, explore Stone Mountain State Park, visit Seven Sisters Gallery in Black Mountain, and Bob Garner samples the southern cuisine at Mert's Heart and Soul in Charlotte.
Published 11/22/13
This week's show takes us to Asheville for a behind-the-scenes look at Brunk Auctions, we view an amazing collection of Russian artifacts at the NC Museum of History, we sample the food and atmosphere of Spoon River Market in Belhaven, listen to music at White Horse Black Mountain and Deborah Holt Noel samples global food at Buku in Raleigh.
Published 11/15/13
This week's show takes us on a delicious tour of Videri Chocolate Factory in Raleigh, we tour the NC Veteran's Park in Fayetteville, visit the Liberty Warehouse in Elkin, enjoy an amazing glass exhibit at Methodist College in Fayetteville and Bob Garner samples Sunday Brunch at the the popular Rx in Wilmington.
Published 11/14/13
This week's show takes us to the Cook Shack in Union Grove that serves up breakfast and music, we explore Carolina Beach State Park, check out classic cars at Bennett Classic Auto Museum, learn about ink art at the Tattoo Archive in Winston Salem, and learn the history of the Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh.
Published 11/02/13
This week's show takes us to Whiteville for the Pecan Harvest Festival, then to Carthage for the annual Trains and Tractors Show, we tour the grand Westglow Resort and Spa in Blowing Rock, find deals at the Hickory Furniture Mart and Bob Garner samples the seafood at Jerry's Food, Wine & Spirits in Wilmington.
Published 10/25/13
This week's show takes us to the NC Museum of Art for a look at their new Porsche exhibit, we tour historic Tarboro, enjoy autumn at Hill Ridge Farm in Youngsville, meet the creators of the Original Hollywood Horror Show in Snow Camp, and celebrate the Hindu Festival Diwali in Cary.
Published 10/18/13
This week's show takes us to an art quilt display in Cary, we frolic with wild animals at the Aloha Safari Zoo in Cameron, take a boat tour of Lake Lure, sample wines at Autumn Creek Vineyards in Mayodan, and Bob Garner samples Moroccan food at Marrakesh in Jacksonville.
Published 10/18/13
This week's show takes us to the Cameron Fall Antiques Fair as part of our "Collecting Carolina" series, we explore the Pamlico Heritage Center, take a cruise on the Solomon T in Southport, visit the Esmeralda Inn in Chimney Rock and Deborah Holt Noel samples steaks and more at the Plank Road Steakhouse in Farmville.
Published 10/04/13
This week's show takes us to Hendersonville for their annual Art on Main street fair, we celebrate the humble mule at Benson's Mule Days, we tour a newly renovated section of the Biltmore Estate, visit the James K Polk Historic Site and Bob Garner samples Sunday Brunch at the Players' Retreat in Raleigh.
Published 09/27/13
This week's show takes us to the Thomas Day House in Milton as part of our "Collecting Carolina" series, we sample tea in Boone at Yosefa AntiquiTEA, explore the Rankin Museum of American Heritage, sample European style wines at MenaRick Winery in Ronda and Join Deborah Holt Noel as she takes some friends along to Babylon in Raleigh.
Published 09/27/13
This week's show takes us to Topsail Island to explore the fascinating Missiles and More Museum, we visit Earthshine Discovery Center at Lake Toxaway, enter Eliada's giant corn maze in Asheville, go fishing for Red Drum in Oriental,and Bob Garner enjoys the buffet at the Robbins Nest in Selma.
Published 09/27/13
This week's show takes us Heritage Weekend at the Blue Ridge Folk Art Center, we tour the coastal town of Plymouth to learn its rich history, visit the NC Gourd Festival in Raleigh, go on a brews cruise in Asheville and Deborah Holt Noel visits the 19th century village, Hart Square.
Published 09/06/13
This week's show explores the little town of Dunn in Harnett County, we go ziplining at the Kersey Valley Zipline, we tour the old Dellinger Grist Mill in Bakersville, go on a food tour of Winston-Salem, and enjoy Latin culture at Fiesta del Pueblo.
Published 08/30/13
This week's show features Part Two of our Collecting Carolina series with a visit to the Metrolina International Collectible Antique show in Charlotte, we explore a Lego exhibit in Graham, visit the Fletcher Feed & Seed to learn about the Blue Ridge Music Trail, preview the NC Apple Festival and Bob Garner visits Heidi's Two Wheel Cafe in Smithfield.
Published 08/30/13
This week's show unveils a new partnership with the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts and we kick off our "Collecting Carolina" series with a tour of MESDA and its research facilities. We also pan for gems at Castle McCulloch in Jamestown, take a schooner ride on the Jeanie B in Washington and Bob Garner samples the innovative seafood at the Ruddy Duck Tavern in Morehead City.
Published 08/16/13