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Earl Wynn at the UNC-Chapel Hill Communications Center TV, proposes a statewide educational network. |
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1952 |
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The Federal Communications Commission offers 8 channels in North Carolina for non-commercial broadcasters. |
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1953 |
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University trustees approve an idea proposed by President Gray to examine the potential educational uses of television. |
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1955 |
January 8 |
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WUNC-TV, Channel 4 in Chapel Hill, signs on the air. |
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1957 |
May 8 |
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William Friday is inaugurated as president of the consolidated university. |
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1962 |
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The Educational Television Facilities Act authorizes $32 million in federal matching funds to construct new educational television stations in the country. |
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1965 |
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The NC General Assembly provides matching funds for stations in Columbia, Linville, Asheville and Concord, and Columbia signs on. |
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