PBS North CarolinaThe Blue Ridge Parkway is known for its views, but the surrounding land is privately owned, meaning it could be developed. Learn how Conservation Trust for NC works with property owners to protect the land, conserving views and habitat for wildlife impacted by climate change. Plus, pay a visit to the Historic Orchard at Altapass to see how land conservation doesn’t mean land untouched by humans.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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How an apple orchard is preserving Appalachian views | State of Change: Seeds of HopePBS North Carolina2024-04-03 | The Blue Ridge Parkway is known for its views, but the surrounding land is privately owned, meaning it could be developed. Learn how Conservation Trust for NC works with property owners to protect the land, conserving views and habitat for wildlife impacted by climate change. Plus, pay a visit to the Historic Orchard at Altapass to see how land conservation doesn’t mean land untouched by humans.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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Keep up with State of Change and PBS North Carolina on: Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC Instagram: instagram.com/mypbsncSavory Summertime Tomato Pie | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-19 | Sheri Castle’s savory summertime tomato pie is a fresh and flavorful treat. Although many of us grew up eating tomato pie, this recipe is news to others who don’t know what they’ve been missing.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateGabrielle E.W. Carters Pickled Eggs | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-16 | Food culture preservationist Gabrielle E.W. Carter has Sheri Castle swooning over her gorgeous pickled eggs.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateDeviled Egg Salad | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-14 | Sheri Castle whips up a delicious deviled egg salad recipe that’s sure to impress. Crumbling the eggs rather than mashing them into a paste gives this salad a fabulous texture. Plus, the flavor is robust, similar to top-notch deviled eggs.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateLemon Angel Pie | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-12 | The egg clearly comes first in Sheri Castle’s “oh so lovely” lemon angel pie. This old-fashioned recipe with Southern roots dates back to the days when home cooks who kept chickens might have more eggs than flour for baking.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateTrudy Austins Ocracoke Fig Cake | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-11 | Sheri Castle joins Trudy Austin in the kitchen and learns the secrets to her prize-winning Ocracoke fig cake. Figs are so important to Ocracoke life that the town hosts an annual fig festival that includes recipe contests, including a traditional fig cake category, which Trudy Austin (a ninth-generation Ocracoker) has won more than once.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateSeared Chicken Thighs with Fig Pan Sauce | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-08 | Sheri Castle shares a perfect pairing of pan-seared chicken thighs with a fig pan sauce. This combination of pan-seared chicken thighs and a quick pan sauce featuring fresh figs is simple yet elegant enough to serve to guests.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateFresh Fig, Orange and Bourbon Crostata | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-06-05 | Figs reign supreme in Sheri Castle’s inventive fresh fig, orange and bourbon crostata. This recipe takes inspiration from the flavors of a classic Old Fashioned cocktail, which go beautifully with the natural jammy sweetness of fresh figs.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateRice and Garden Peas in Parmesan Broth | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-31 | Inspired by the Italian dish “risi e bisi,” Sheri Castle’s creamy rice and garden peas in Parmesan broth shows just how impressive and comforting a simple rice dish can be.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateRice and Squash Gratin from Ricky Moore | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-29 | Sheri Castle cooks with acclaimed chef Ricky Moore for what he calls his “church lady good” rice and summer squash gratin.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateFresh Blueberry Pie from Johnny Burleson | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-26 | Sheri Castle joins Johnny Burleson of Old Orchard Creek Farm to bake a classic blueberry pie. This timeless dessert is made from a handwritten recipe by Swansie Shepherd, a member of the family who once lived on the land and planted the blueberry bushes.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateGranola Porridge with Blueberries and Cream | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-24 | Sheri Castle’s recipe for granola porridge with warm maple cream is as easy as it is decadent. A big scoop of nutty granola adds a welcome crunch, and the warm maple cream is the perfect topper.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateBlueberry Parfaits with Pistachio Crumble | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-22 | Fresh blueberries prove a sweet success when Sheri Castle shows us how to use them in her parfaits with pistachio crumble.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateBiscuits & Red-Eye Gravy with Allan & Sharon Benton | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-19 | Food writer Sheri Castle joins Allan and Sharon Benton in the kitchen to make Sharon’s two-ingredient biscuits and Allan’s renowned red-eye gravy.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateCountry Ham Salad | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-17 | Sheri serves up a delicious country ham salad that is full of flavor. Her take on this old recipe is the perfect way to use up the last trimmings of a whole country ham that’s delicious all the way to the bone.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateCountry Ham, Peach and Lemony Ricotta Salad | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-15 | Food writer Sheri Castle shares an easy recipe for a gorgeous country ham, fresh peach and lemony ricotta salad. This showstopper dish looks impressive, but you’ll be ready to whisk it to the table in just a few minutes.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateMake Roasted Escovitch Trout with Chef Cleophus Hethington | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-12 | Sheri Castle cooks with rising star chef Cleophus Hethington to make a whole trout dish that is as beautiful as it is tasty.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateHot-Smoked Trout and Potato Soup | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-10 | The fish takes center stage in Sheri’s simple, but flavor packed Hot Smoked Trout and Potato Soup recipe.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateCornmeal-Crusted Trout with Corn & Tomato Relish | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-08 | We harken back to Sheri Castle’s childhood with mouthwatering cornmeal-crusted trout fillets and creamed corn and tomato relish.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateStrawberry Buckle Recipe from Brian Noyes | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-05 | Sheri Castle joins acclaimed baker Brian Noyes in the kitchen to bake a charming, old-fashioned strawberry buckle.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateFresh Strawberry and Pretzel Icebox Salad | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-03 | Sheri Castle whips up a fresh strawberry and pretzel icebox salad that will be a fan favorite at your next potluck. Her spin on this retro dish is one of the easiest, prettiest and most refreshing strawberry desserts around.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateRoasted Strawberry Tiramisu Trifles | The Key Ingredient with Sheri CastlePBS North Carolina2023-05-01 | Sheri Castle shares her delicious and downright adorable roasted strawberry tiramisu trifles. These individual desserts are a fresh adaptation of classic tiramisu and are bound to make your guests feel extra special.
The Key Ingredient with Sheri Castle Renowned food writer & cooking teacher Sheri Castle celebrates beloved ingredients, tracing their journeys from source to kitchen. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs & shares approachable home cooking recipes.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donateHow rewetting pocosin peatlands protects the ancient carbon they hold | State of ChangePBS North Carolina2023-04-12 | The Pocosin peatlands of North Carolina’s coast have the ability to store a huge amount of carbon in their spongey, highly organic soils. But when peatlands are ditched and drained, that carbon storage potential is lost and they’re vulnerable to fire. Learn how returning water to these ecosystems could have a huge impact on the amount of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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Credits: Producer/Editor: Michelle Lotker Director of Photography: Rob Nelson Post Production Editor: Josh Sicard Graphics: Dan McCordHow this farmer is fighting a salty intruder | State of Change | PBS North CarolinaPBS North Carolina2023-04-10 | The Blacklands of NC’s Hyde County are home to some of the most productive farmland in the state. Because of their proximity to the coast, farmers experience saltwater intrusion as sea-levels rise and push salt water into drainage ditches. Local farmers like Dawson Pugh are collaborating with researchers from NC State and the county’s Agriculture Extension Agent to determine how to keep farming, for now and the future.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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Credits: Producer/Editor: Michelle Lotker Director of Photography: Rob Nelson Post Production Editor: Josh Sicard Graphics: Dan McCordFarmers think outside the box with conservation tillage | State of Change | PBS North CarolinaPBS North Carolina2023-04-05 | Tilling soil has long been thought of as a necessary step in agricultural production. A long-term study by researchers at NC State, however, bolsters what farmers like Beverly Blackwell Bowen of Blackwell’s Farm are experiencing: conservation tillage allows for more resilient plants with higher yields than traditional tillage practices. When you look at the soil, you can see why.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories: @MyPBSNCPreview | State Of Change: Natural Solutions | Premiering 4/19 on PBS NCPBS North Carolina2023-04-03 | Excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is changing our planet’s climate. In "State of Change: Natural Solutions," learn how natural solutions are being used across North Carolina to help pull excess carbon out of the air and store it underground.
"State of Change: Natural Solutions" premieres Wednesday, April 19 on PBS NC & on the free PBS App.
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This program is made possible by viewers like you! Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate/.Planting grasslands helps fight climate change | State of Change | PBS North CarolinaPBS North Carolina2023-04-03 | Grasslands are a surprising part of the North Carolina Piedmont’s ecological history. Learn how planting native grassland species in our yards and other open areas mimics historical landscapes while improving the soil and fighting our changing climate.
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State of Change Sea-level rise and coastal erosion directly impact North Carolina’s coastline, while extreme weather events bring the effects of climate change to inland communities. Hear from North Carolinians about the consequences of climate change in their backyards and their innovative solutions to build a more resilient state. Discover more pbsnc.org/StateOfChange.
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Credits: Producer/Editor: Michelle Lotker Director of Photography: Rob Nelson Post Production Editor: Josh Sicard Graphics: Dan McCordAlexander Julian | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Alexander Julian from Chapel Hill is a fashion designer who brought argyle to the University of North Carolina Tar Heel basketball uniform.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
This story was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCArlinda Locklear | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Arlinda Locklear from Fort Bragg is a renowned lawyer and the first Native American woman to argue a U.S. Supreme Court case.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCAva Gardner | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Ava Gardner from Grabtown, near Smithfield, starred in 67 films and received an Oscar nomination for Mogambo.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCBayard Wootten | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Bayard Wootten from New Bern is best known for creating the original Pepsi logo; but, what many don't know is she is a prolific photographer who took over 600,000 photographs during her career, including the first photo taken by a woman from an airplane.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCBeulah Louise Henry | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Beulah Louise Henry from Raleigh was known as North Carolina’s “Lady Edison” thanks to her 110 inventions and 49 patents.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCCaleb Bradham | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Caleb Bradham from Chinquapin and later New Bern was a pharmacist who invented the soft drink Pepsi.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCCharlie Duke Jr. | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Charlie Duke Jr. from Charlotte is the youngest astronaut to ever walk on the moon.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCCharlie Sifford | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Known as the Jackie Robinson of golf, Charlie Sifford from Charlotte was the first African American to play on the PGA tour.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCCharlotte Smith | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Charlotte Smith from Shelby was the star of the UNC women’s basketball team, leading them to the national title in 1994 with a thrilling last-second basket. Now, she coaches Elon women's basketball where she continues that winning spirit as the coach with the most wins in the program.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCLawrence “Crash” Davis | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Lawrence “Crash” Davis from Gastonia was a baseball player made famous by the movie Bull Durham.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCDavid Sedaris | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | David Sedaris, who grew up in the suburbs of Raleigh, is a best-selling and prize-winning author, humorist and radio commentator.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCDorothy Hansine Andersen | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Dorothy Hansine Andersen from Asheville identified cystic fibrosis and led the research team who found a treatment. Her team also invented a test to diagnose cystic fibrosis, which is still used today.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCDoc Watson | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Born in Deep Gap, Doc Watson was a Grammy award-winning guitarist, songwriter and singer whose voice and musical skills have enriched and inspired generations.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCMatt and Ross Duffer | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Matt and Ross Duffer from Durham are brothers who created and produced the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things."
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCDwight Clark | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Dwight Clark from Kinston, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is known for making “The Catch” that beat the Dallas Cowboys in the 1982 NFC Championship game.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCJoe Gibbs | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Joe Gibbs from Mocksville and has been inducted into both the NFL and NASCAR Halls of Fame. Gibbs also started a men's ministry and nonprofit organization for incarcerated inmates.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCJames Goodnight | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | James Goodnight, from Salisbury, is a major pioneer in the fields of of artificial intelligence and data analysis. He is a co-founder and current CEO of the global analytics corporation Statistical Analysis System, more commonly known as SAS.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCJohn T. Biggers | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | John T. Biggers from Gastonia was a prominent painter and educator who created murals that depicted political and economic injustices.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCKatherine Stinson | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Katharine Stinson from Fuquay-Varina was the first female mechanical engineer to study at NC State and the first female engineer hired by the Federal Aviation Administration.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCRhiannon Giddens | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Rhiannon Giddens is from Greensboro and attended the NC School of Science and Math. She is a world-renowned singer and musician who helped found the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
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Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCSelma Burke | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Born in Mooresville, Selma Burke was a groundbreaking sculptor and one of the few women represented in the Harlem Renaissance. Her portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is likely the model for his image on the back of the U.S. dime. She is also known for her public sculptures of African American figures, including Duke Ellington, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Booker T. Washington.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
This story was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCShirley Caesar | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Shirley Caesar from Durham is the most visible gospel singer in the world. Caesar has received numerous awards and recognitions including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
This story was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCThelonious Monk | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Thelonious Monk was born in Rocky Mount and moved to New York City as a child. In the following years, Monk rose to fame, becoming one of the greatest jazz pianists and composers in history.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
This story was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
Subscribe to PBS North Carolina on YouTube: @MyPBSNCStephen Curry | The Uncommon Story: Notable North CaroliniansPBS North Carolina2023-03-28 | Stephen Curry from Charlotte played for Davidson College and is one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history.
"The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.
This story was produced with support from the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources.
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