Sounds of Coastal North Carolina
Send us a text Take a slow listen to coastal North Carolina. This Shoresides soundscape moves through ordinary places that shape life along the coast — the surf at...
Shrimp, Trawlers, and Tradition: North Carolina’s Fight for Local Seafood
Send us a text Along North Carolina’s coast, shrimping isn’t just an industry — it’s a living tradition that sustains families, communities, and local economies. This summer, that legacy...
Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda: How Accurate Are Our Forecasts?
Send us a text In this episode of Storm Stories, Shoresides sits down with **Joe Friday** — veteran meteorologist and former National Weather Service director — to talk about...
The Sports Betting Game: Are Schools Like UNC Wilmington Winning?
Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we sit down with sports-betting expert Steve Bittenbender to unpack what legal mobile sports betting now means for North Carolina....
Gatortown: The Gator Problem
Send us a text As more people move to North Carolina’s coast — and winters warm across the region — encounters with alligators are increasing. In this episode, **Shoresides**...
Coastal Connections
Send us a text What do fishing piers, barber shops, tea rooms, and libraries have in common? They’re all third places: communal spots outside home and work that help...
This NC Rep Opposed a Federal AI Moratorium: Here’s Why
Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we sit down with **North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins** during the final hours of critical budget negotiations. Hawkins discusses...
The Carolina Beach Shark Invasion That Wasn’t—And What It Reveals About a Vital Emergency Information Network
Send us a text When a false shark sighting shut down Carolina Beach, the ripple effects exposed something deeper: how much our coastal communities rely on the National Weather...
A Coastal North Carolina Tsunami Threat
Send us a text After a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, people began asking: could a tsunami reach coastal North Carolina? In this episode of Shoresides,...
The Cost of Making Waves — What Federal Cuts Mean for North Carolina’s Public and Community Radio
Send us a text Public radio stations across North Carolina — especially in rural and coastal areas — are facing devastating cuts under the newly enacted Rescissions Act of...
Gatortown: The Gator Catcher of Southport
Send us a text When alligators show up in swimming pools, under cars, or at the local Bojangles drive-through, **Kate Marshall** gets the call. As Southport’s certified jurisdictional alligator...
Gatortown: A man and his dog encounter a giant reptile in Southport
Send us a text Lately, the town of Southport, North Carolina has had some excitement, 20 alligator removals since May, setting a new record. For a resident named Bonner...
