Welcome to North Carolina's broadcasting
History Museum
North Carolina Broadcast History Museum
Celebrating Pioneers of Radio and Television
Step into the captivating world of North Carolina Broadcast Legends, where the powerful voices of radio and television pioneers come to life. Discover the stories of visionary leaders who have shaped the broadcasting landscape in North Carolina, pushing the boundaries of storytelling, technology, and public service from the mountains to the coast.
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Our Digital Archive
North Carolina has a strong broadcast industry spearheaded by leaders who have pushed forward storytelling, technology, innovation and public service with deep roots from the mountains to the coast.
Public Media North Carolina, its statewide multiplatform network, and award-winning broadcast veteran Mike Weeks have partnered on North Carolina Broadcast Legends to create a broadcast series and digital archive that collects and preserves the stories of television and radio leaders past and present. The project consists of several components…
Meet the legends
NC Broadcast Legend participants include:
- Jim Goodman
- Bob Harper
- Bob Horner
- Jim Babb
- Bill Rollins
- Don Curtis
- George Beasley
- Dr. James Carson
- Wade Hargrove
- Jim Heavner
- Charlie Gaddy
- Cullie Tarleton
- Carl Venters, Jr.
Heartfelt Appreciation
All of the shows and interviews will be available for use by the
North Carolina Association of Broadcasters. By streaming the programs and in-depth interviews online, this important archive will also be available to journalism, communications and media students and researchers for years to come highlighting the important role that North Carolina broadcasters have played in their communities, the state and the nation.