Shoresides
A local solutions journalism podcast by and for BIPOC communities in coastal North Carolina. Through news stories, interviews, updates, and special programs we keep you engaged with local news from across the region.
Shoresides News is a nonprofit newsroom covering the stories that matter most to coastal North Carolina. Got a question or a tip? Reach out to our team at info@shoresides.org. Shoresides News is made possible through community support. To help sustain this vital local reporting, visit https://givebutter.com/shoresides
Podcasting since 2020 • 81 episodes
Shoresides
Latest Episodes
This NC Rep Opposed a Federal AI Moratorium: Here's Why
This episode, Shoresides captures a pivotal moment in AI policy as North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins discusses a federal proposal that would have blocked state-level AI regulation for a decade and drew bipartisan criticism. Speak...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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11:42
The Carolina Beach Shark Invasion That Wasn't—And What It Reveals About a Vital Emergency Information Network
When a false shark sighting shut down Carolina Beach, the confusion that followed revealed something deeper: how much we rely on the local National Weather Service office and its communication networks to keep coastal communities safe. In this ...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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6:53
The Cost of Making Waves — What Federal Cuts Mean for North Carolina’s Public and Community Radio
Public radio stations across North Carolina — especially in rural and coastal communities — are facing devastating funding cuts following the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025. That includes WRVS in Elizabeth City, which could lose up to 7...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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19:55
Gatortown: The Gator Catcher of Southport
When alligators show up in swimming pools, under cars, or at the local Bojangles drive-through, Kate Marshall gets the call. As Southport's jurisdictional alligator handler, she's seen relocations quadruple this year alone. She tells Shoresides...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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13:52
Gatortown: A man and his dog encounter a giant reptile in Southport
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, Sho...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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16:16
