Episodes: 5 Columns

The Ocean Is Changing Color

The ocean is getting greener — and bluer. Scientists can see it from space. But what does it mean?...

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When SNAP Cuts Hit Home: How H.R. 1 and the Shutdown Are Straining North Carolina’s Food Banks

Send us a text As the effects of H.R. 1 ripple across the country, North Carolinians are feeling the...

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Sweetpotato Country

Send us a text As the holidays approach, sweetpotatoes are finding their way onto tables across America — but...

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Fall for Donuts: Wake N Bake’s Seasonal Favorites

In this Shoresides episode, host Nicolas Magrino takes listeners inside Wake N Bake Donuts, where fall flavors steal the...

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On the Art of Tobacco Stringing

When North Carolina summer turns to fall, an old tradition finds new life at the State Fair. In this...

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Sounds of Coastal North Carolina

Send us a text Take a slow listen to coastal North Carolina. This Shoresides soundscape moves through ordinary places...

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Shrimp, Trawlers, and Tradition: North Carolina’s Fight for Local Seafood

Send us a text Along North Carolina’s coast, shrimping isn’t just an industry — it’s a living tradition that...

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Hurricane Humberto and Hurricane Imelda: How Accurate Are Our Forecasts?

Send us a text In this episode of Storm Stories, Shoresides sits down with **Joe Friday** — veteran meteorologist...

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The Sports Betting Game: Are Schools Like UNC Wilmington Winning?

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we sit down with sports-betting expert Steve Bittenbender to unpack...

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Gatortown: The Gator Problem

Send us a text As more people move to North Carolina’s coast — and winters warm across the region...

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Coastal Connections

Send us a text What do fishing piers, barber shops, tea rooms, and libraries have in common? They’re all...

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This NC Rep Opposed a Federal AI Moratorium: Here’s Why

Send us a text In this episode of Shoresides, we sit down with **North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins**...

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The Carolina Beach Shark Invasion That Wasn’t—And What It Reveals About a Vital Emergency Information Network

Send us a text When a false shark sighting shut down Carolina Beach, the ripple effects exposed something deeper:...

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A Coastal North Carolina Tsunami Threat

Send us a text After a massive earthquake off Russia triggered a Pacific tsunami, people began asking: could a...

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The Cost of Making Waves — What Federal Cuts Mean for North Carolina’s Public and Community Radio

Send us a text Public radio stations across North Carolina — especially in rural and coastal areas — are...

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