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ShoresidesTemperature Check: Coastal EditionSend us a text A New Series About Rising Temperatures in Coastal North Carolina hosted By Natalia Sanchez Loayza According to a public records request submitted by Shoresides, at least three New Hanover High School student-athletes have experienced heat-related illnesses since 2022—none of which received the media attention that often follows when such events turn...2025-05-0715 min
ShoresidesWhat’s Behind That Proposed North Carolina Octopus Farming Ban?Send us a text This episode, Shoresides delves into the strange, ethically murky world of octopus aquaculture with scientist Dr. Jennifer Mather—to ask: Should North Carolina go ahead with banning Octopus farming? Does it need to? Links: My Octopus Teacher https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12888462/?ref_=ttawd_ov_i Octopus farming in NC? A bill was filed banning it https://www.axios.com/local/charlotte/2025/03/12/octopus-farming-house-bill-293-carolina-general-assembly-law-ban-aquaculture 'Horrific Terror and...2025-04-2815 min
ShoresidesWhat It’s Like to Grow Up In North Carolina’s Vietnamese Fishing TraditionSend us a text In this episode, Shoresides talks with Jessica Thai, who grew up with immigration, tradition, and economic shifts shaping daily life and collective identity in a place that rarely makes the headlines—but offers powerful lessons about family, perseverance, and belonging. Support the show http://www.shoresides.org2025-04-2216 min
ShoresidesThe Healing Place and the Path to RecoverySend us a text On this episode of Shoresides, host Nicholas Magrino explores the challenges and realities of substance use disorder in coastal North Carolina. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, nearly 10 to 12 percent of North Carolinians struggled with substance use disorder in 2022. To better understand the journey...2025-02-2814 min
ShoresidesGhost Forests: A Silent Warning from North Carolina’s CoastSend us a text Rising seas. Dredged rivers. Dying forests. In this episode of Shoresides, we investigate one of North Carolina’s most subtle yet devastating climate threats: ghost forests. These vast expanses of standing dead trees are creeping inland, driven by rising sea levels and relentless dredging of the Cape Fear River. UNCW scientists Monica...2025-02-1214 min
ShoresidesAI is the Future of Work: Are Black Coastal Communities In It?Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we hear from Charles Seaton, President of International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) Local 1766 in Wilmington, North Carolina, as he speaks on the fight to protect jobs from automation in the maritime industry. Historian David Cecelski connects the modern labor struggle to the long and often-overlooked legacy...2025-01-2446 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaStorm Stories: DemuckingIn this Storm Stories episode, pulled from the Shoresides' archive, we revisit the resilience of Pender County, North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Florence—a story that resonates now, as flooding again affects communities across North Carolina. Disaster counselor Jennifer Witkowski shares how long-term recovery goes beyond immediate cleanup, demanding sustained volunteer efforts and deep emotional resilience. Jennifer discusses the vital, yet daunting, work of demucking and rebuilding—efforts that continue years after the storm has passed. Hosted and produced by Laura Bratton, this episode captures the reality of ongoing recovery in a rural place.Support the...2024-10-2806 min
Storm Stories of North CarolinaThe Next 1000 Year FloodWelcome to Storm Stories, a Shoresides original podcast, where we explore the human experiences and science behind hurricanes in North Carolina. Host Rend Smith speaks with Imhotep Dlanod, a musician displaced by Hurricane Katrina who is now facing the impacts of storms and flooding in Asheville. Alongside Imhotep's reflections on resilience and culture, meteorologist Joe Zambon from Fathom Science provides expert insights into the increasing severity of these weather events. From personal stories of survival to the science of storm patterns, Storm Stories uncovers how communities endure and adapt. Listen in wherever you get your podcasts.Support...2024-10-2214 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereRegina McLeod: Tells StoriesHosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring artist and producer Regina McLeod Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay.Regina McLeod is a longtime artist and producer working in coastal North Carolina and nationally. Her company, Cleod Nine Productions is currently producing Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery, a play by Shay Youngblood. Terrill and Kevin sit down in the Shoresides' studios to learn about McLeod's background and recent projects. 2024-04-1524 min
ShoresidesShoresides Weekly News Round UpSend us a textThis is the SHORESIDES Weekly News Roundup. We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region. According to a recent release from the University of North Carolina Wilmington their ,Watson College will introduce a Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Learning and Development.The Port City Daily reports that North Carolina Works will host a multi-employer job fair this October 18th from 10- 2. in collaboration with the Cape Fear Workforce Development Board. The in-person event will be held at 1994 South 17th St in Wilmington, North Carolina. Cap...2023-10-1702 minShoresidesShoresides Weekly News Round UpSend us a textThis is the Shoresides Weekly News Roundup for October 9th, 2023. We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region. According to a recent story in the News & Observer the insurance company Nationwide has recently decided not to renew 10,000 insurance policies in Eastern North Carolina.The Port City Daily reported that Wilmington's rapid population growth is transforming various aspects of the region, including housing, employment, and demographics. According to UNCW's regional economist, Professor Guettabi, the Cape Fear region...2023-10-0904 min
She Rocks Teen RadioHow We Prepared For EOG'sLast month, we took our EOG's, or End-of-Grade tests. We talk about the ways we prepare for tests and give tips to listeners. We also revisit the killing of Makiah Bryant in Ohio and how we're feeling about it. We end the episode by discussing our favorite creative outlets. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth.Music:Original track by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group,"Feel - Instrumental Version" by Peter Spacey via Artlist"Unsilenced" by KetsaSupport the...2021-06-1112 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereBlack Peace ArtGreenville, North Carolina based acrylic, gouache, and digital artist Rakîa Jackson (Black Peace Art) speaks with host Brittani Smith about the challenges of being an artist and how she incorporates self-healing into her practice.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.2021-06-0431 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereShaping Identity Through ArtArt is a powerful tool for personal growth and shaping one's identity. With the growing accessibility of digital art and graphic design, more and more artists have the opportunity to use art for change, and represent their identity through that art. Host Antoine Williams talks with Jacinda Aytch, a graphic designer and illustrator residing in Greenville, North Carolina. She discusses her inspirations, how she finds identity through her art, and the representation of women of color in media. This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from a...2020-12-0122 min
Speak Your PieceOn Ocracoke, A Back Porch Op EdDaphne Bennick has been living on Ocracoke island for the past 35 years. And she's run Back Porch restaurant there for the past 21. Bennick she speaks to what she's looking for in this election as her island goes through a "double wammy" – Hurricane Dorian recovery, then COVID-19.
Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)2020-10-2805 min
Speak Your PieceOysters & The Ballot BoxWhat does an oyster farmer think about when he heads into the voting booth? Kyle Frey, owner of Crystal Coast Oysters, speaks to how he’d like to see elected officials think about environment and jobs. Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)2020-10-2805 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Art of Painting MuralsMurals are not just large paintings on a wall - they carry so much more history, meaning and importance. Erica Nelson, a muralist who runs her own business, Mural Modern, installs art in the Wilmington area. In this episode, she describes the art of painting murals, their importance and the challenges of working during COVID. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.Photo courtesy of Mural Modern. 2020-10-1906 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereShane Fernando on Making Art More AccessibleShane Fernando has a long history as a member of the arts community in Wilmington, NC. In his current role as the Vice President of Advancement and Arts for the Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, he shares some of the ways that he and his team are working to provide more access to the performing arts through work programs for students, stage and technology access for local performance groups, free tickets for nonprofit groups, and new technology being developed for the differently-abled. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the...2020-10-1908 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThe Future of Arts Education in Wake of a PandemicCovid-19 has drastically changed our lives, including the way we learn and educate our future generations. Early education has had to radically adapt, and with that comes the challenge of providing a well-rounded education to elementary, middle, and high school students. Irese Robinson, founder and creative director of New Freedom Hill, discusses these challenges, the adaptations of arts education, why it is important to continue to teach art as we transition online and how the future of arts and media production careers is rapidly growing. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across...2020-09-2208 min
Community RisingCOVID-19 and Environmental JusticeLow-income communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues in NC, and face higher rates of disease because of it. When COVID-19 hit, Sherri White-Williamson, the Environmental Justice Policy Director at NC Conservation Network, says it became clear that these were the communities that were going to be unduly vulnerable to the virus. In this episode, White-Williamson discusses why environmental justice communities are so at-risk and what policymakers should do about it. 2020-09-0404 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereThey Call Her SapphireBrittani Smith (@PropheticPoetic, @JourneyBBones) is a poet from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this episode, Smith describes and performs her poem, "They Call Her Sapphire." Smith speaks about the history of the angry Black woman stereotype and how she's addressing it with her art. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.2020-08-2810 min
She Rocks Teen RadioCyberbullyingIn this episode, Amari, Jonaiyah, Brealyn, and Arabia talk about cyberbullying. They also tell us how Hurricane Isaias affected them, what's new in music, and how they feel about the possibility of TikTok shutting down. Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show2020-08-1915 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereTalking With the Filmmaker of Wilmington on Fire IIWilmington on Fire, a 2015 feature-length documentary that tells the story of The Wilmington Massacre of 1898, is about to have a sequel: Wilmington on Fire II. The sequel will show Wilmington, North Carolina's modern day community members and their forms of activism - whether it's fighting for reparations, protesting police brutality, or building the black business community. North Carolina filmmaker Christopher Everett is the film's director. Everett is the founder of Speller Street Films and BLK Docs, as well as the Communications Manager for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina. Wilmington on Fire is...2020-08-1405 min
Community RisingDuck, NC’s Hurricane PreparationsChristian Legner is the Public Informations Officer of Duck, NC. She speaks about what her town prioritizes when hurricane season is in full effect, and how this changes with COVID-19. Hurricane Isaias hit Coastal Carolina a few days ago. Christian speaks about how her town dealt with the damages and evacuations. 2020-08-0604 min
She Rocks Teen RadioBlack Mental HealthIn this episode, four of the She Rocks crew get together to discuss black mental health. Kam talks about her own experience with mental health and what resources she uses. Amari gets us up to speed on politics and music, updating us on the top ten tracks. Arabia kicks off our fun topic, cherished childhood memories, by talking about rides home from school with her grandma.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Kamahra Nixon-McKoy, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support...2020-08-0617 min
Somewhere & Elsewhere5 Tips From A Curator: Keeping Precious Family Items Safe Through HurricanesIt can be devastating to lose irreplaceable items like family photographs or heirlooms to a storm. Here are 5 tips from Katy Menne, educational curator for the NC Maritime Museum in Southport, to ensure that your memories survive the upcoming hurricane season.In reference to the dishwasher question:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/dishwasher-hurricane/More tips on caring for private or family collections: https://www.nedcc.org/assets/media/images/Pres_Fam_Collections_2013.pdfThis episode was produced by Dana Rossi. Broadcast from the Shoresides studio, Somewhere & Elsewhere uncovers stories from...2020-08-0605 min
Somewhere & ElsewhereBatten Down The Hatches! How Coastal NC Museums Protect Their Culture from Storm Damage"I take the stewardship of the collection real seriously... I want to do the best I can to keep the treasures safe for future generations of North Carolinians." Come hurricane season, collection managers in museums across the Carolina coast are asking themselves – am I doing the most that I can to preserve my culture's history? Over the years, NC coastal museums have developed many tried and true rituals for protecting their town's most sacred items. But, as we learn in this episode, most museum staff still aren't sleeping through the night when a hurricane rolls through. In th...2020-08-0610 min
Community RisingNew Zones Show Who is Most At Risk This Hurricane SeasonNC is predicted to have a high-intensity hurricane season this year. The state is launching a new tool – outlined zones – to help coastal residents understand which areas will be most vulnerable to impacts and organizes evacuations by predicted zone impact. In this episode, Katie Webster, Assistant Director of Planning for NC Emergency Management, talks about the state's new "Know Your Zone" program that hopes to streamline these evacuation orders amidst COVID-19. To find out your zone go to: knowyourzone.nc.govProduced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän. Broadcast from the Working Narrati...2020-08-0506 min
Community RisingIncreasing Temperatures Worsen Health Disparities in NCNorth Carolina's low-income communities of color already face higher rates of chronic diseases like heart disease. And with the threat of increasing temperatures due to climate change, these disparities will only worsen. In this episode, Marian Johnson-Thompson, a virologist and environmental justice advocate, talks about how climate change will worsen health disparities, and why these disparities exist in the first place. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän. Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. 2020-08-0406 min
Community RisingEnvironmental Issues Disproportionately Impact ENC's Low-Income Communities of ColorFrom hog lagoons to sewage sludge to wood pellet plants, low-income communities of color in Eastern North Carolina experience a wide array of environmental injustices. Naeema Muhammad, an organizer and activist with the North Carolina Environmental Justice Network, has been fighting against these injustices for over 20 years and has experienced the emotional toll that comes with such activism. In this episode, Muhammad describes the current battle she's fighting - advocating for communities living near hog lagoons whose lives and health are put at risk on a daily basis. Produced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän. 2020-08-0305 min
Community RisingAfter Flooding, a Biologist's StoryAna Zimmerman is a biology professor at the College of Charleston. She's also a flood survivor. Over the course of a few years, her home was repeatedly flooded after major storms. The effect of repeated floods caused major damage to her home, and left her with struggles that weigh on her both personally and professionally as a scientist. Produced by Ben Abrams. Music by Meydän. Photo by Wade Spees.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in the coastal Carolina region. 2020-07-3006 min
Community RisingPSA: Chemours Toxic PFAS Spill into Cape Fear RiverOn July 22nd, the Chemours facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina notified Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority that sediment highly contaminated with PFAS chemicals leaked into the Cape Fear River. In this episode, Emily Donovan, co-founder of Clean Cape Fear, tells us what Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender county residents that rely on the river for drinking water need to know. For more information, go to www.cleancapefear.org/dailyfilter/ or https://www.cfpua.org/CivicAlerts.aspxProduced by Kayla Guilliams. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines en...2020-07-2906 min
She Rocks Teen RadioPreparing For School During COVID-19The She Rocks squad is back for Season 3! Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth bring us updates on what's new with them, and they talk about how they stay focused on school during this new normal. The four talk about how to get the most out of online schooling and how to stay safe during in-person classes.Produced by Coastal Youth Media and GRITS. Hosted by Amari Poindexter, Brealyn Freeman, Jonaiyah Jordan, and Arabia Earth. Original music by Shelyah Raelynn Tucker of TWOTL Music Group.Support the show2020-07-2911 min
Community RisingHurricanes Affect River Systems and Water Quality in Coastal NCLarry Baldwin is the Crystal Coast Waterkeeper and the Advocacy Director of the White Oak New River Keeper Alliance. He's an advocate for improving the health and quality of water systems throughout coastal North Carolina. Baldwin has experienced a number of hurricane and says they can actually be a good thing for river systems. But they cause a number of other issues - they destroy communities' infrastructure and create issues with water quality, among others. Produced by Caroline Bailey. Music by Meydän.Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series examines environmental news in th...2020-07-2405 min