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Mission Statement
PBS North Carolina provides transformational experiences and trusted content to educate, inform, entertain and inspire people across the state, from the Atlantic coast to the Appalachians.
Who We Are
Ways to Support
Serving the country’s third largest public media market, we embody everything you love about PBS while keeping the people and stories of our state front and center. More than just a television network, we are a virtual classroom, a news and entertainment hub, an emergency communication center and so much more. Through public investment and private support, we harness the power of the UNC System to spark lifelong curiosity and wonder, empower communities and enrich the lives of all North Carolinians.
We rely on member support to sustain our programming and community initiatives, including: • PBS productions like Masterpiece, NewsHour and Finding Your Roots as well as local favorites like NC Weekend, Black Issues Forum and The Key Ingredient • Stories about North Carolina’s people and cultures by award-winning filmmakers and producers • An early education summit for teachers looking to connect, learn and share • The Rootle Ambassadors program, which brings curriculum-informed content to communities across the state • Rootle Block Party LIVE! community events for little ones and their grown-ups • At-home learning for students, caregivers and educators • Film screenings and discussions about issues that matter the most • Emergency briefings and town hall events
Our Impact
We serve communities on the air, online and on the ground: • Our 12 broadcast towers provide all 100 counties with 4 unique channels: PBS NC, North Carolina Channel, Rootle 24/7 PBS KIDS channel and Explorer Channel. • We bring engaging content to wherever you are through livestreaming, on-demand video, blogs and more. • We are an education powerhouse, with free resources, events and virtual offerings that mitigate the digital divide and equalize access to learning opportunities. • First responders, government agencies and broadcasters rely on us for statewide emergency communications.
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, we offer lots of events for all ages: • Rootle Roadster Tour: Free activities, games, demos, education resources and more for families. In Manteo on 5/6, UNC Pembroke on 6/25 and Smithfield on 7/23. • Impact Early Education Summit: This gathering celebrates those helping our youngest learners (birth to grade 2) grow strong roots in literacy. At UNC Charlotte, 6/18. • Screenings and discussions about new local programs, including On the Road with Chatham Rabbits on 5/3. Get the latest info at pbsnc.org/events.
• Emerging technologies such as NextGen TV, which offers the opportunity to connect students to remote-learning resources and teachers to students in rural areas Your support makes our state a brighter and more supportive place for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests. Give today at pbsnc.org/donate.
Get in Touch
We’d love to hear from you. Contact us at viewer@pbsnc.org or 919-549-7000 Visit us online at pbsnc.org. Stay in the know with our e-newsletters: www.pbsnc.org/signup Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @mypbsnc or on YouTube at youtube.com/mypbsnc.