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Who We Are
Our Mission
We provide transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire the people of North Carolina.
Our Vision
We spark lifelong curiosity and wonder, empower communities and enrich the lives of all North Carolinians.
Our Values
We start with trust and move forward creatively and collaboratively with purpose, imagination and open minds.
PBS North Carolina staff and volunteers at a station event in 2019.
Our Story
For more than seven decades, PBS North Carolina has educated, entertained and evolved—from B&W screens in homes to glowing screens with streaming content everywhere.
We’re an innovative multimedia platform, embodying everything you love about PBS and connecting North Carolinians to their communities and the world at large.
As your statewide public media network, we harness the power of the UNC System to:
- Spark lifelong curiosity and wonder,
- Share trusted PBS news, programming and resources,
- Engage with complex local and national issues,
- Offer opportunities for lifelong learning,
- Raise the level of discourse around science, arts and humanities,
- Inform communities in times of crisis,
- Celebrate our state’s people, stories and culture.
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Our Impact
Reflecting on Our Impact
Jewel Ausby Lowe, Engagement Program Manager
Jewel Ausby Lowe, engagement program manager, talks about growing up with PBS North Carolina.
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Isabella Daniels-Connor, Educational Engagement Producer
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Colleen Nulf, Business Officer, and Dan Nulf, Facilities and Grounds Technician
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Galen Black, Director of Local Programming
Our Original Productions
We create compelling original productions that reflect the rich diversity of North Carolina and its communities. From programs about travel, culture, public affairs, science, nature and the arts to innovative digital series and illuminating documentaries, we celebrate our state’s people and culture in thoughtful and surprising ways.
Our Commitment to Education
With the support of our partners, we develop award-winning programs and resources that offer lifelong learning opportunities for all North Carolinians. Whether you want to participate in a workshop, attend a community event, learn about our collaborations with community partners or discover our many local and national programs, PBS North Carolina Education is the place for you.