An Update from David Crabtree, CEO of PBS North Carolina

To our North Carolina community:

This week, Congress passed a rescission bill eliminating previously approved federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—an alarming step jeopardizing the foundation on which public media has been built.

Here in North Carolina, that funding represents a cut of more than $4 million annually—support that helps us provide trusted educational programming, maintain critical emergency communications infrastructure, and tell the stories that reflect and connect our communities.

To every individual who made their voice heard by calling an elected official, and to every member, donor, and partner who continues to stand with us—thank you. Your support fuels our work and fortifies our future.

This is a time of fundamental change for public media reminding us of our deep roots in the communities we serve. PBS North Carolina, then WUNC-TV, began in 1955, twelve years before the establishment of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Today, PBS North Carolina still belongs to the people of this state, and our commitment is unwavering.

While the loss of federal funding presents real challenges, remember, PBS North Carolina is more than a television network—we are part of the fabric of this state. We are here because of you, and we exist to serve you, now and always.

Thank you for standing with us during this pivotal time. Your support sends a clear message: North Carolinians are committed to public media for generations to come.

With deep gratitude,

David Crabtree
CEO and General Manager, PBS North Carolina