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WTVI WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carol

WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reac

hes more than 380,000 households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina.

02/14/2025

The discovery of a rare mass grave with the bones of nearly 60 people outside Luxor sends archaeologists on a quest to find out who the remains belong to, why they were buried the way they were and what was happening in ancient Egypt that would have led to a mass burial. Could the collapse of the empire’s Old Kingdom provide any clues? Egypt's Darkest Hour | Secrets Of The Dead. Thursday, February 13th @ 10 PM.

More great students came to watch us record Carolina Impact today. Loved these Ardrey Kell teens.Book your studio tour ...
02/14/2025

More great students came to watch us record Carolina Impact today. Loved these Ardrey Kell teens.
Book your studio tour today at WTVI.org.

02/14/2025

Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power. The Tombs Of Amun | NOVA. Thursday, February 13th @ 9 PM.

02/14/2025

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice. Expedition Killer Whale | Nature. Thursday, February 13th @ 8 PM.

Bragg Financial makes Trail Of History possible! Catch Trail of History on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM only on PBS Charlotte!Br...
02/13/2025

Bragg Financial makes Trail Of History possible! Catch Trail of History on Tuesdays at 8:30 PM only on PBS Charlotte!
Bragg Financial

02/13/2025

In hour 3, the Great Depression will devastate America’s economy and bring Black America to its knees. To survive, the Black community will use social networks to navigate the oppressive realities of Jim Crow. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores how social networks formed the cultural, economic and political foundation of the Civil Rights Movement which would transform America’s race relations. Episode Three | Making Black America. Wednesday, February 12th @ 10 PM.

02/13/2025

Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South—driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom—continued to reshape the country. One Way Ticket Back | Great Migrations. Wednesday, February 12th @ 9 PM.

02/12/2025

‘We’re not gonna leave, Governor.’ How Samaritan’s Purse earns trust of NC storm victims. Helping After Helene | Unspun. Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte.

Pat McCrory Josh Stein FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham

02/12/2025

Hailed as an anti-hero, feared as a cold-blooded crime lord, Al Capone’s bootlegging exploits, celebrity and ruthless activities made front-page headlines across the country. American Stories chronicles his rise to power and emergence as the Prohibition-era face of organized crime. Al Capone's Bloody Business | American Stories. Tuesday, February 11th @ 10 PM.

02/12/2025

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of musician Rubén Blades and journalist Natalie Morales—interweaving stories from across Latin America. Along the way, both guests learn secrets that their ancestors tried hard to conceal. Latin Roots | Finding Your Roots. Tuesday, February 11th @ 9 PM.

02/12/2025

Most people use a tough upbringing as a crutch to complain. Diego Alba traded that crutch for a paint brush channeling his rough upbringing into his art. Combining the good with the bad experiences along with traditional and digital techniques Diego creates master pieces. The Art of Diego Alba | Carolina Impact, Tuesday, February 11th @ 8 PM.

Mooresville Arts Charlotte Is Creative

02/12/2025

Imagine your favorite family tradition… we all hold those close to our heart. But, how much do you know about the Catawba Nation’s traditions? The latest U.S. Census shows less than 3% of the total population identifies at least partially as American Indian or Alaska Native. Here’s more on those in our region. The Catawba Nation | Carolina Impact, Tuesday, February 11th @ 8 PM.

Catawba Nation The South Carolina Historical Society North Carolina Museum of History

02/12/2025

Meet a man interpreting the life of an enslaved cook and sparking conversations though food. Dontavious Williams portrays "Adam" through his "Chronicles of Adam" presitation at historic sites across the South East. Williams uses his love of history and passion for cooking to share the influence of African Americans on the food we eat. The History of Black Cuisine | Carolina Impact, Tuesday, February 11th @ 8 PM.

President James K. Polk State Historic Site The Chronicles of Adam North Carolina Museum of History

02/12/2025

See how generations of Catawba Indians keep their traditions alive; Meet a man interpreting the life of an enslaved cook and sparking conversations with food; Follow the journey of artist Diego Alba and how his experiences shaped his art; & The Cake Florist creates works of art, using cakes and floral arrangements. Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 | Carolina Impact.

Catawba Nation The South Carolina Historical Society North Carolina Museum of History President James K. Polk State Historic Site The Chronicles of Adam Mooresville Arts

02/12/2025

Meet Sharon Strickland, otherwise known as "The Cake Florist." She transformed her creative energy from doing hair and makeup, to creating works of art when it comes to cakes and cupcakes. The Cake Florist | Carolina Impact, Tuesday, February 11th @ 8 PM.

02/12/2025

High tech, low tech and ‘no tech’. McCrory on staying safe, staying in touch after Helene. Helping After Helene | Unspun. Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte.

Pat McCrory Josh Stein FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham

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The discovery of a rare mass grave with the bones of nearly 60 people outside Luxor sends archaeologists on a quest to find out who the remains belong to, why they were buried the way they were and what was happening in ancient Egypt that would have led to a mass burial. Could the collapse of the empire’s Old Kingdom provide any clues? Egypt's Darkest Hour | Secrets Of The Dead. Thursday, February 13th @ 10 PM. #pbsclt #SecretsOfTheDead #LuxorDiscovery #AncientEgyptMystery #LostBonesOfLuxor #BuriedSecrets #PharaohsMystery #DiggingInLuxor #UnlockingTheAncientPast

Follow archaeologists as they discover a long-lost ancient cemetery in Egypt’s sacred desert. Treasures emerge unlike anything seen by the team, revealing details of a unique period when women had remarkable power. The Tombs Of Amun | NOVA. Thursday, February 13th @ 9 PM. #pbsclt #nova #AncientEgyptDiscovery #ArchaeologyAdventure #DesertTreasures #EgyptianMysteries #WomenInHistory #HistoricalRevelations #EgyptianArchaeology

Follow a team of scientists and filmmakers in Antarctica studying the most sophisticated hunting strategy in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice. Expedition Killer Whale | Nature. Thursday, February 13th @ 8 PM. #pbsclt #nature #KillerWhalesInAntarctica #orca #killerwhales #OceanPredators #OrcaResearch #AntarcticStudies #NatureDocumentary #WildlifeFilm #KillerWhaleStrategy #AntarcticExpedition

In hour 3, the Great Depression will devastate America’s economy and bring Black America to its knees. To survive, the Black community will use social networks to navigate the oppressive realities of Jim Crow. Host Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores how social networks formed the cultural, economic and political foundation of the Civil Rights Movement which would transform America’s race relations. Episode Three | Making Black America. Wednesday, February 12th @ 10 PM. #pbsclt #BlackAmericanResilience #GreatDepressionSurvival #BlackCommunityStrength #EconomicStruggle #SurvivingOppression #BlackEconomicAdversity #NavigatingHardship #StrengthThroughStruggle

Explore how the reverse migration of Black Americans to the South—driven by mass movements, economic change, and an ongoing struggle for freedom—continued to reshape the country. One Way Ticket Back | Great Migrations. Wednesday, February 12th @ 9 PM. #pbsclt #GreatMigration #BlackCommunities #CulturalTransformation #BlackAmerica #WesternMigration #HistoricalJourney

‘We’re not gonna leave, Governor.’ How Samaritan’s Purse earns trust of NC storm victims. Helping After Helene | Unspun. Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte. Pat McCrory Josh Stein FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham #pbsclt #unspun #patmccrory #wnc #WesternNorthCarolinaRelief #WNCDisasterAid #HeleneReliefEfforts #SamaritansPurse #FranklinGraham #GovernmentAidDelay #WNCRecovery #DisasterReliefEfforts #HelpingAfterHelene

Hailed as an anti-hero, feared as a cold-blooded crime lord, Al Capone’s bootlegging exploits, celebrity and ruthless activities made front-page headlines across the country. American Stories chronicles his rise to power and emergence as the Prohibition-era face of organized crime. Al Capone's Bloody Business | American Stories. Tuesday, February 11th @ 10 PM. #pbsclt #AlCapone #MobBoss #Bootlegging #ProhibitionEra #CrimeLord #MafiaLife #Gangster #AmericanCrime #CaponeLegacy

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. traces the family trees of musician Rubén Blades and journalist Natalie Morales—interweaving stories from across Latin America. Along the way, both guests learn secrets that their ancestors tried hard to conceal. Latin Roots | Finding Your Roots. Tuesday, February 11th @ 9 PM. #pbsclt #AncestryJourney #LatinAmericanRoots #FamilyHistory #HispanicHeritage #RootsRevealed #HiddenFamilySecrets #DiscoveringOurPast #RubénBlades #NatalieMorales

High tech, low tech and ‘no tech’. McCrory on staying safe, staying in touch after Helene. Helping After Helene | Unspun. Watch Unspun Friday nights at 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte. Pat McCrory Josh Stein FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency Samaritan's Purse Franklin Graham #pbsclt #unspun #patmccrory #wnc #WesternNorthCarolinaRelief #WNCDisasterAid #HeleneReliefEfforts #SamaritansPurse #FranklinGraham #GovernmentAidDelay #WNCRecovery #DisasterReliefEfforts #HelpingAfterHelene

See how generations of Catawba Indians keep their traditions alive; Meet a man interpreting the life of an enslaved cook and sparking conversations with food; Follow the journey of artist Diego Alba and how his experiences shaped his art; & The Cake Florist creates works of art, using cakes and floral arrangements. Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 | Carolina Impact. #pbsclt #carolinaimpact #CatawbaNationTraditions #CatawbaCulture #CatawbaHeritage #CatawbaCommunity #CatawbaHistory #BlackCuisineHistory #FoodTraditions #ChroniclesOfAdam #DiegoAlbaArt #ArtistProfile #TurningStrugglesIntoArt #TheCakeFlorist #CakeArtist #BakerExtraordinaire #CreativeCakes

On the Carolina coast, there’s more than sand and surf. Baratunde discovers how our outdoor environments were shaped by a surprising force: history. America Outdoors, with Baratunde Thurston | Tidewater: Homecoming. Monday, February 10th @ 10 PM. #pbsclt #CarolinaCoastExploration #NatureHistoryNC #DiscoverNCOutdoors #HistoricEnvironments #NaturalWondersNC #CoastalHistoryExploration

A Frank McCarthy oil painting; baseball autographs circa 1945; a 1977 Elvis Presley watch presented to Redd Foxx. Springs Preserve, Hour 3 | Antiques Roadshow. Monday, February 10th @ 8 PM. #pbsclt #AntiquesRoadshowTreasures #VintageCollectibles #ArtifactsAndAutographs #HistoricalMemorabilia #OldSchoolFinds #VintageValuables

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WTVI PBS Charlotte is an essential community resource that connects people in the heart of the Carolinas. A public television station, WTVI offers a diverse mix of quality programs and services designed to inform, educate and entertain. From award-winning children’s programming to groundbreaking documentaries and original music performances, WTVI offers quality content viewers can trust. WTVI reaches 1.2 million households in its 13-county area in both North and South Carolina: Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Rowan, Iredell, Stanly, Union, Anson, Catawba, Cabarrus, Cleveland in North Carolina and York and Lancaster in South Carolina.