Episodes: 5 Columns

North Carolina lawmakers go all in on partisan gerrymandering in state’s Black Belt

Send us a text North Carolina’s latest congressional map is part of Republicans’ efforts nationwide to gain more seats...

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Explaining NC’s latest redistricting of Black Belt counties

Send us a text Ahead of the 2026 Election, North Carolina’s Republican lawmakers — at the request of President...

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Inside the history of redistricting in North Carolina’s Black Belt

North Carolina’s Black Belt is a cluster of northeastern counties known for its rich soil and history. And now,...

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How Growth Is Stripping Wilmington of Its Trees and What Comes Next

Wilmington’s trees are disappearing faster than they can be replaced. In this episode Shoresides talks with Executive Director Isabel...

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Why Outer Banks Houses Keep Collapsing

Send us a text When a million-dollar beach house in the Outer Banks collapses into the surf, it looks...

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From Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds Itself

In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink...

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The Ocean Is Changing Color

The ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean?...

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When SNAP Cuts Hit Home: How H.R. 1 and the Shutdown Are Straining North Carolina’s Food Banks

Send us a text As the effects of H.R. 1 ripple across the country, North Carolinians are feeling the...

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Sweetpotato Country

Send us a text As the holidays approach, sweetpotatoes are finding their way onto tables across America — but...

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Fall for Donuts: Wake N Bake’s Seasonal Favorites

In this Shoresides episode, host Nicolas Magrino takes listeners inside Wake N Bake Donuts, where fall flavors steal the...

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On the Art of Tobacco Stringing

When North Carolina summer turns to fall, an old tradition finds new life at the State Fair. In this...

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Sounds of Coastal North Carolina

Send us a text Take a slow listen to coastal North Carolina. This Shoresides soundscape moves through ordinary places...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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