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On Ocracoke, A Back Porch Op Ed

Daphne 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/)

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¿Por qué es importante votar?

“Nos hemos ganado ese derecho a ser votantes y que es un privilegio ejercerlo, y así como ha sido una responsabilidad, es un privilegio que vale la pena ejercer.” Victoria Garcia Velazco es la fundadora de VIDA Familiar Latina Magazine y Vida Translations. Ella  está estudiando para su maestría en trabajo social clinical en la…

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PSA: Early Voting Information For Coastal North Carolina

Want to vote early in coastal North Carolina? Here’s how. ¿Quieres votar temprano en la costa de Carolina del Norte? Escucha este anuncio.

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Voting Information For People Who Are Currently And Formerly Incarcerated

Have you been convicted of a felony or currently incarcerated and want to learn about your eligibility to vote in North Carolina? If you have been convicted of a felony or are currently incarcerated, you are eligible to register and vote under the following circumstances… ¿Has sido condenado por un delito grave o actualmente estás…

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Early Voting Information For Coastal North Carolina

Want to vote early in coastal North Carolina? Here’s how. ¿Quieres votar temprano en la costa de Carolina del Norte? Escucha este anuncio. Support the show (https://shoresides.org/support/)

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Discover the Mysteries Behind Bees and their Honey

Honey bees not only produce one of the most popular sweeteners used within food and drink products – they also play a huge role in our agricultural system. Onslow County Master Beekeepers David and Lynn Sanbeg, along with Eric Talley of the Onslow County Beekeepers Association, have made it their goal to provide high-quality honey…

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The History, Creation and Importance of Artificial Reefs in NC

Look to the coast of North Carolina and you may find something a bit unexpected – artificial reefs. These manmade reefs mimic the characteristics of real reefs in order to provide a home to ocean life. In this episode, Jordan Byrum, an artificial reef coordinator with the NC Division of Marine Fisheries, discusses the history,…

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The Art of Painting Murals

Murals 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….

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Shane Fernando on Making Art More Accessible

Shane 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…

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Why Biogas Won’t Make Hog Farms Sustainable

Hog farms have been polluting the environment of Eastern NC for decades. And over the past few years, owners of these operations have started touting biogas as a way to make hog farms more sustainable. In this episode, Kemp Burdette, the Cape Fear Riverkeeper, explains why biogas isn’t the sustainable solution that it’s being made…

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