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Building Inclusive Communities: Housing Solutions for Neurodiverse Adults and Seniors

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we dive into the housing challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals and seniors in Wilmington, NC. Dr. Robert Ferber, retired physician and president of Independent Works, joins us to discuss their mission to create inclusive housing through the CityPlace project. Ferber shares his personal connection to the…

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Beyond Survival: Housing, Healing, and Hope for Human Trafficking Survivors in Coastal North Carolina

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we delve into the often-overlooked reality of human trafficking survivors in coastal North Carolina. Join host Nick Magrino as he interviews Dawn Ferrer, Executive Director of A Safe Place, a nonprofit supporting survivors of human trafficking. Many of these survivors are left homeless, with few possessions,…

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Coastal Healing Project: Empowering Youth Through Art and Storytelling in Carteret County

In this episode of Somewhere & Elsewhere, we hear about an exciting youth media project that brings together storytelling and media arts skills. Hosted by Akshay Gokul, this episode dives into the Coastal Healing Project, an initiative in Carteret County empowering local youth through art, storytelling, and media. Our guest, Sarah Sloan, co-director/founder of the…

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Rent Burden: Navigating Brunswick County’s Housing Crisis

Send us a Text Message. This episode of Shoresides delves into the growing affordable housing crisis in Brunswick County, North Carolina.  We sat down with Sally Learned of Brunswick Partnership for Housing to learn more about challenges and solutions to affordable housing. Despite being employed, many residents are unable to make enough money to afford…

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Wilmington Marijuana Arrests Persists Despite Changing Laws

Listen to the podcast to hear what New Hanover County public defender Jennifer Harjo has to say about Wilmington’s marijuana enforcement practices. Unsure about North Carolina’s changing marijuana laws and whether you can still get into trouble? You’re not alone. Shoresides received several  questions about it. That’s why we’re analyzing police records to uncover who’s…

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Storms & Floods: The Lifeline of Neighborly Connections

Join us in this episode as we interview Wallayce Todd of Community CPR to explore the vital role of community connections in the rural areas of Columbus County after storms. Learn how her organizing, Community CPR, and neighborly bonds transform lives, foster resilience, and strengthen the social fabric of our region’s rural communities. Ten Things…

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Stormwater solutions positive for the Cape Fear River

  When it rains in coastal North Carolina stormwater pours off our plethora of parking lots into the neighborhoods, parks and eventually the Cape Fear River, and with the stream of water pollutants with it.  Our increasing number of surfaces don’t allow the water to soak into the ground. Local groups are advancing public education…

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Seeds of Healing: Advancing HIV Testing and Knowledge in Coastal North Carolina

In this episode of Community Rising, we spotlight the vital work of Seeds of Healing, Inc. Join us as we speak with Bonetta Spratley, Christopher Marville, and Dr. LeShonda Wallace to learn how they are advancing HIV testing and awareness in coastal North Carolina. Discover the innovative approaches they use to combat stigma, provide support,…

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Talib Kweli live in the Port City. Featuring Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell

Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with event producer, and local documentary filmmaker Christopher Everett to talk about his upcoming event featuring Talib Kweli. Somewhere and Elsewhere sat down with event producer, and local documentary filmmaker Christopher Everett to talk about his upcoming event featuring Talib Kweli. TALIB KWELI LIVE IN CONCERT: FEATURING SKYZOO + LANDON…

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Shibumi: Throwing Good Shade

Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Johanna F. Still  of The Assembly Music by  PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Rend speaks with Johanna F. Still about her recent story Shibumi Shade Has Cast Its Shadow Over North Carolina Beaches This Summer.  Along the North Carolina coastline, Shibumis have become inescapable and we learn why. Support…

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