Discover the Mysteries Behind Bees and their Honey
Honey bees not only produce one of the most popular sweeteners used within food and drink products – they also play a huge role in our agricultural system. Onslow...
The History, Creation and Importance of Artificial Reefs in NC
Look to the coast of North Carolina and you may find something a bit unexpected – artificial reefs. These manmade reefs mimic the characteristics of real reefs in order...
The Art of Painting Murals
Murals are not just large paintings on a wall – they carry so much more history, meaning and importance. Erica Nelson, a muralist who runs her own business, Mural...
Shane Fernando on Making Art More Accessible
Shane Fernando has a long history as a member of the arts community in Wilmington, NC. In his current role as the Vice President of Advancement and Arts for...
Why Biogas Won’t Make Hog Farms Sustainable
Hog farms have been polluting the environment of Eastern NC for decades. And over the past few years, owners of these operations have started touting biogas as a way...
Tips for School During COVID-19
Arabia talks about hurricane season as tropical storms continue to barrel towards the coast. Jonaiyah talks about the latest tracks that slap. Amari and Iryanna give us tips to...
The Future of Arts Education in Wake of a Pandemic
Covid-19 has drastically changed our lives, including the way we learn and educate our future generations. Early education has had to radically adapt, and with that comes the challenge...
Where I Come From: Rakyah
Welcome to Where I Come From. We are a group of young women going on a journey about our lives in Columbus County, North Carolina. We have explored where...
COVID-19 Impacts Ocracoke Island Businesses Recovering From Dorian
Just as Ocracoke Island businesses were finishing renovations and repairs to infrastructural damage from Hurricane Dorian of 2019, the island shut down. Ocracoke local and Village Craftsman manager Amy...
COVID-19 and Environmental Justice
Low-income communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental issues in NC, and face higher rates of disease because of it. When COVID-19 hit, Sherri White-Williamson, the Environmental Justice...
They Call Her Sapphire
Brittani Smith (@PropheticPoetic, @JourneyBBones) is a poet from Wilmington, North Carolina. In this episode, Smith describes and performs her poem, “They Call Her Sapphire.” Smith speaks about the history...
Where I Come From: Whitley
Welcome to Where I Come From. We are a group of young women going on a journey about our lives in Columbus County, North Carolina. We have explored where...
