News 14 Carolina's anchors conduct extensive interviews with the people involved in some of the biggest stories, issues and events in North Carolina. Below are the in-depth interviews from the past week.
Bob Young
Hands on Charlotte Day is coming up and organizers are looking for volunteers. The executive director of the community service and fundraising event talks about how you can get involved in this interview with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.
Corks for Kids
Three days of wine tasting and fine dining featuring more than a dozen winemakers will help benefit the North Carolina’s Children’s Hospital. Todd Wielar, of the Chapel Hill Wine Company, talks about the annual event with News 14 Carolina’s Tracey Early.
Parent University
If you’re looking for a little help getting your child to perform better at CMS schools, you might be interested in this new initiative, which trains parents how to work with their children while getting an education themselves. Sue Gorman, the wife of the CMS superintendent, talks about the program with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.
Wayne Hatcher
The Census is still two years away but people are now getting ready for it. The regional director of the U.S. Census Bureau talks about those preparations with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.
Hurricane Preparations
As Hanna churns in the Atlantic, state emergency officials are getting ready for just about anything. North Carolina insurance commissioner and fire marshal Jim Long talks about the storm, the state's response and how you can stay safe in this interview with News 14 Carolina's Tracey Early.
Doug Grissom
In just a few days, Raleigh's new multi-million dollar convention center opens to the public and the third annual Raleigh Wide Open will help commemorate the grand opening. The assistant director of the new convention center discusses that event and more with News 14 Carolina’s Tracey Early.
Bob Morgan
There will be a lot of ribbon cuttings in the next year or two, signaling a great deal of work by many people in the Queen City, but what comes next? The president of the Charlotte Chamber answers that question in this conversation with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.
Jane Seymour
You would certainly recognize her from the large and small screen but she’s also an accomplished painter with shows Friday and Saturday night at Wentworth Gallery in Charlotte. She talks about her passion for art with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.
Dr. William Kraus
A recent survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners shows that some people are skimping on doctors' visits and prescription drugs to save money. But health experts warn that skimping on health care during tough economic times is a risky way to save. Dr. William Kraus, a cardiologist and research director at the Duke Center for Living, has more with News 14 Carolina’s Tracey Early.
Robert Bush
Starting this weekend, you have no excuse not to take advantage of some of the arts and culture in the Charlotte region. The Cultural Free for All is going on throughout the month of September. The Arts and Science Council’s senior vice president of cultural and community investment discusses the upcoming events with News 14 Carolina’s Rob Boisvert.