Kelly McCullen presents a special on how several companies in the Tar Heel State have taken moonshine from being an illegally produced liquor to making white lightning legit. Kelly also heads to the kitchen with award winning cook Jan Matthews-Hodges to dish out some unique recipes featuring banana bread and apple and brie with a "hint" of hooch.

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NC Now Special: Moonshine | 12/31/13

NC artists profile including potter Ben Watford, painter Ivey Hayes, violin maker Joe Thrift, wreath maker Erin Weston, & metal worker Mary Ann Scherr.`

NC Now Special: Artists | 12/30/13

From historic Lees McRae College, to the Methodist University Women's Golf team, to a winter zipline experience at Hawksnest, to the iconic flag flown on the Moon, producer Jeff Smith revisits from of his favorite stories from 2013.

NC Now Special: Best of Jeff Smith | 12/27/13

From a sea turtle release on the coast, to restoring the historical grandeur of rooms at the Biltmore Estate, to an artist's gift of love to mothers of fallen soldiers, to the opening of a park displaying the work of iconic folk artist Vollis Simpson, producer Heather Burgiss shares some of her favorite stories from the past year.

NC Now Special: Best of Heather Burgiss | 12/26/13

From an archaeological dig at the site of a 16th century Spanish fort, to new research into a historic photo from the Gettysburg Address, to a laser helping conservators protect and preserve works of art, producer Frank Graff shares some of his favorite NC Science Now stories from 2013.

NC Now Special: Best of Science Now - History | 12/25/13

The Sounds of the Season from favorite NC performers: including the cast of "A Christmas Carol," Gigi Dover & the Big Love, the John Brown Big Band, & an interview with Ira David Wood.

NC NOW Special: Happy Holidays | 12/24/13

A look at holiday celebrations across the state including: Christmas in Old Salem, Tanglewood Festival of Lights, Christmas at the Biltmore, Elizabethan Christmas at Roanoke Island, & the Science of Santa.

NC NOW Special: Happy Holidays | 12/23/13

Masterpiece Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton talks about her new book. The American Music Jubilee Christmas show is a holiday tradition. The Tuba Christmas performance brings the sounds of the season to Greensboro. Plus John Brown & Nnenna Freelon share a holiday favorite from their Christmas album.

NC Now | 12/20/13

The NC Center for the Advancement of Teaching faces a legislative review. We tour the holiday light displays in the Charlotte area. Plus author John Hart is a 2013 NC Award recipient.

NC Now | 12/19/13

The NC Research Campus is using zebrafish to study potential drug therapies for humans. The Highland Games attract visitors & competitors from across the country. Plus Dr. Joe Zublena & Dr. Fletcher Barber talk about the NC Cooperative Extension's upcoming 100th anniversary.

NC Now | 12/18/13

A look at how the Common Core Standards have impacted NC classrooms. The Community Chorus of Elkin performance its annual holiday concert. Southern Supreme Fruitcakes are a NC holiday tradition. And a look at the Christmas tree industry in our state.

NC Now | 12/17/13

NC Now | 12/16/13

Kelly McCullen talks with Larry Larson of Larry's Beans, checks out a "coffee cupping" where customers sample the products in a manner similar to a wine tasting, attends a barista throwdown to see some amazing coffee art, meets barista Andrew Brash, & takes in a "pour over" demonstration as he learns how NC is brewing up big business with coffee.

NC Now | 12/13/13

Visitors to the Walnut Creek Wetland Center learn the importance of preserving wetlands. The Grovewood Gallery showcases the history of textiles & the work of many on-site artists. Mary Linda Andrews of GlaxoSmithKline & Margaret Gifford of Farmer FoodShare talk about the 2013 GSK IMPACT Awards.

NC Now | 12/12/13

The NC Arboretum is preserving our state's native plants in a unique archive. UNC Charlotte researchers use sound waves to aid utility crews. Dr. Elisabetta Politi talks about health habits for the holidays & beyond.

NC Now | 12/11/13

UNC-TV's weeknightly television newsmagazine examines the most pressing issues of the day, talks with its most important people, visits the most interesting places in the state, and celebrates our state's artistic and cultural diversity.

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