Send us a text As more people move to North Carolina’s coast — and winters warm across the region — encounters with alligators are increasing. In this episode, **Shoresides** speaks with **John Henry Harrelson**, district wildlife biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, about the challenges of managing “alligator season,” the rollout of the…
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Send us a text When a false shark sighting shut down Carolina Beach, the ripple effects exposed something deeper: how much our coastal communities rely on the National Weather Service and its communication networks to maintain trust and safety. In this episode, Shoresides sits down with **Stephen Pfaff**, meteorologist-in-charge at NWS Wilmington, to explore the…
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Send us a text When alligators show up in swimming pools, under cars, or at the local Bojangles drive-through, **Kate Marshall** gets the call. As Southport’s certified jurisdictional alligator handler, she’s seen relocation requests quadruple this year alone. She tells Shoresides exactly what it’s like on the front lines of human–gator conflict. From safety protocols…
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Send us a text Lately, the town of Southport, North Carolina has had some excitement, 20 alligator removals since May, setting a new record. For a resident named Bonner Herring and his trusty Labrador Strike, that almost ended in tragedy. In this episode, Shoresides catches up with them to hear their story and to wonder…
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Join us as we take you inside the Polish Festival in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, an annual celebration of Polish heritage hosted by St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Held every November, the festival is a vibrant gathering filled with authentic Polish cuisine, lively traditional music, and energetic dancing. In this episode, we capture the sights and…
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In this episode of Somewhere and Elsewhere, we sit down with Corey Scott, owner and chef of On Thyme Restaurant in Wilmington, North Carolina. Corey takes us through his journey—from washing dishes at a hospital to launching a beloved spot on Castle Street. With support from his wife and inspired by family traditions, he shares…
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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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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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Hosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring filmmaker, poet, and organizer Ricki Nelson Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay. Ricki Nelson, a Wilmington native, UNCW graduate, and reigning Miss Black North Carolina USA, is having an amazing year. Her film “I Am Not Your Black Girl” recently won a film festival…
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Hosted by Kevin Lee-Y Green and Terrill Williams Featuring filmmaker and producer Dru Richards Music by PenguinMusic – Better Day from Pixabay Somewhere and Elsewhere sits down with Wilmington independent filmmaker Dru Richards. Richards describes has journey to picking up the camera and how he sustains himself creating work.
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