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Hosted by Rend SmithFeaturing 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 the…
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In this episode of “Leandro: Funding in New Hanover Falling Short,” we delve into the ongoing challenges and implications of the Leandro court case for New Hanover County schools. Join us as we interview Rebecca Trammel of Community Conversations, who is an education advocate and expert, who sheds light on the current state of funding,…
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This episode features an insightful conversation with journalist Linda Villarosa, focusing on her New York Times Magazine article, “The Disturbing Truth About Hair Relaxers.” Linda discusses the surprising health risks associated with hair relaxer products and other hair products marketed to Black girls and women, including links to uterine cancer and various reproductive health issues….
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Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Melba Newsome, a veteran freelance journalist with more than 20 years of experience reporting on environmental news. Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. In a recent article for Sierra Magazine titled “North Carolina Agency Warns Anglers About Poisoned Fish,” Newsome reports that the North Carolina Department of Health…
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Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Claudia M. Rivera Cotto of Enlace Latino NC Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Data on the ‘State of the Teaching Profession’ shows significant arrival of international teachers to the state during 2022-23 in the state of North Carolina. With teachers leaving in increasing numbers districts are increasingly…
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Hosted by Rend Smith Featuring Johanna F. Still of The Assembly Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. For the coastal Carolina shrimping industry the challenges are mounting. The economics aren’t adding even when they bring home a good catch. Johanna F. Still, who covers reflects on a recent story she wrote titled Shrimpin’…
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This is the Shoresides Weekly News Roundup for October 9th, 2023. We look at the top stories impacting the coastal region. According to a recent story in the News & Observer the insurance company Nationwide has recently decided not to renew 10,000 insurance policies in Eastern North Carolina. The Port City Daily reported that…
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We speak with documentary filmmaker Chris Everett about his upcoming 3 Chambers festival. A festival the digs into the intersection of Black culture, hip-hop, martial arts and anime through by presenting live music, immersive art, and innovative film experience. Taking place in Wilmington, North Carolina in October. Support the show www.shoresides.org
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Loneliness is tough, and it has real consequences for our health and life span. The pandemic certainly didn’t help with social isolation and broken routines. We went out into New Hanover County, North Carolina to learn how people experience loneliness and what we can do about it. One thing we learned is that loneliness actually…
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“Here we are in 2022 and we’re still hearing those milestones being made. Yes, it is sad that you still have the firsts still being done. But what’s rejoiceful is that it’s coming…” Shoresides does a day in the life of a mayor. In this episode, we follow Beaufort, North Carolina Mayor Sharon Harker as…
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