Welcome to Where I Come From. We are a group of young women going on a journey about our lives in Carteret County, North Carolina. We documented our process, and today we’re sharing the memories that remind us of where we come from. Where I Come From is a project of Coastal Youth Media in…
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Welcome to Where I Come From. We are a group of young women going on a journey about our lives in Carteret County, North Carolina. We documented our process, and we’re starting off by sharing a little bit about the places, people, and spaces we come from. Where I Come From is a project of…
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Coastal Youth Media Reporter Lily Spalding wanted to produce a story about sustainable seafood in her hometown, Beaufort, North Carolina. So she sat down in the kitchen with coastal North Carolina chef Kevin Davis, and asked him the questions she’s always had. Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast by Coastal Youth Media &…
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15-year-old reporter and series host Hollyn Petrock examines sea level rise in Surf City, NC. Hollyn speaks to Surf City’s mayor, Doug Medlin, about beach renourishment and what it means to lead a beach town in 2021. Later, she explores how the beach has changed over time through the eyes of a longtime Surf City…
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14 year-old reporter Cassidy Carr wanted to explore a story about climate change and farms in her hometown, New Bern, North Carolina. What Cassidy didn’t know at the time, was that a neighbor would turn her onto a story about how horses in Eastern North Carolina and in particular, their hooves, are being dramatically affected…
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Coastal Youth Media Reporter Lily Spalding wanted to produce a story about sustainable seafood in her hometown, Beaufort, North Carolina. So she sat down in the kitchen with coastal North Carolina chef Kevin Davis, and asked him the questions she’s always had. Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast by Coastal Youth Media &…
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In our first episode, 14-year-old reporter Alex Kies is exploring how the shrimping industry in his neck of the woods, Carteret County, North Carolina, is being impacted by climate change. Alex speaks to 20-year shrimper, Thomas Smith, whose family has been working on the water for generations. Climate Stories | Youth Report is a podcast…
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In Bolton, North Carolina – a small town of about 600 people located in rural Columbus County, North Carolina – Mr. John can be found in his front yard on his lawnmower, or running the fish fry at Bolton’s famous Pine Tree Festival. Today, 15-year-old Nathan Johnson sits down with Mr. John to talk about…
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89-year-old Willie Mae grew up in Bolton, North Carolina – a small, predominantly African American town of about 600 people located in rural Columbus County, North Carolina. Today, 15-year-old Nathan Johnson sits down with Willie Mae to talk about her life as a way to honor the legacy of Black elders in Bolton. What advice…
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My name is Shecoria Smith, and I’m from Wilmington, North Carolina. I’ve been interested in politics and social justice for as long as I can remember. I’m a sophomore in high school, so I can’t vote yet – I have to find other ways to participate. Watching this election season unfold, I was nervous. And…
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