Broadcasting Service of Central Piedmont

WTVI PBS Charlotte

WTVI PBS Charlotte presents the best news, drama, performance, ideas, and culture to viewers across a 13-county service area in North and South Carolina. A viewer-supported service of Central Piedmont, PBS Charlotte reaches 1.2 million households and offers high-quality, noncommercial programs that educate, inspire and entertain.

The station's broadcasts include award-winning children's programming, ground-breaking documentaries, and original performances, as well as in-depth field reporting of local issues. This commitment to local coverage sets PBS Charlotte apart from other public broadcasting stations in the area. 

PBS Charlotte is committed to serving the community and as outreach for the station's licensee, Central Piedmont. For additional information about the station, visit PBScharlotte.org or access the station's Facebook and YouTube page at https://www.facebook.com/wtvipbsclt and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrOPRnBYS29FY75CudqbqbQ.

Local Programs

In addition to producing documentaries and specials, PBS Charlotte provides four regular programs:

  • Carolina Impact explores the issues, people, and places that impact the region (Tuesday at 8 p.m. & 11 p.m., Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m.).
  • Trail of History showcases historical figures and events that have influenced the Charlotte region (Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 11:30 a.m.).
  • Dapper Dad's Kitchen a family-friendly cooking series celebrates the joy of gathering around the table with meals that bring everyone together (Monday at 6:00 p.m., Friday at 2:00 p.m., Saturday at noon, Sunday at 11:30 a.m.)
  • UnSpun aims to expose the spin of partisan politics through interviews, analysis, humor, and viewer feedback (Friday at 8:00 p.m., Saturday at 4:30 p.m., Sunday at noon)
  • A complete listing of PBS Charlotte's local and national programming is available at PBScharlotte.org under 'Schedule.'

Educational Outreach

PBS Charlotte's educational outreach is dedicated to empowering children and families through free, high-quality learning opportunities. As a designated Ready To Learn station, PBS Charlotte partners with local educators, nonprofits, and community leaders to provide workshops focused on everyday literacy, early career awareness, and computational thinking. Each month, PBS Charlotte reaches more than 300 students through workshops and educational in-school programs. Beyond its work in the classroom, PBS Charlotte deepens community engagement by hosting events that connect audiences to meaningful content. These include panel discussions, previews of PBS programs, and other gatherings that spark important conversations and inspire lifelong learning.

Internships

A limited number of internships are available in the spring, summer, and fall. For consideration, applicants must be enrolled in a college program and apply by the deadline date. More details are available at PBS Charlotte Internships and volunteering. 

Central Piedmont TV

PBS Charlotte also produces high-quality content for Central Piedmont TV, a 24/7 cable channel that began airing local educational programming in 1994. Spectrum Cable and AT&T U-verse air Central Piedmont TV on Channel 17. Central Piedmont TV broadcasts several programs like Carolina Impact, Charlotte Cooks, and Trail of History.

Digital Media Programs of Study for Students

PBS Charlotte supports community service outreach goals of the college and its commitment to learning. The station collaborates with the Digital Media, Journalism, and Communication Division in giving students access to PBS Charlotte as a learning lab. For information, Course information.