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Onslow County Students Turn Trash Into Treasure

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:33:27 +0000

We explain how some Onslow County students are doing their part to help the environment by transforming their Styrofoam lunch trays into recyclable material.

Onslow County students are taking a bite out of grime, working to recycle the Styrofoam lunch trays their schools throw out every day. And, boy, do they throw out a lot of trays. According to Onslow County’s Solid Waste and Landfill Assistant Director Lisa Rider, the school district goes through over 19,000 trays in a single day. To make matters worse, the trays can remain in the landfill forever.

A New Program Puts Coastal Scientist In the Classrooms of Local Schools

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:13:26 +0000

This week, we talk about a new partnership between the Institute of Marine Sciences and local schools where coastal scientists become teachers for a day.

Last week, a group of third grade students in Beaufort were learning about coastal habitats, food web dynamics and the different kinds of marine life found along the North Carolina coast. But the lesson wasn’t being taught by teachers. Instead, graduate students from the Institute of Marine Sciences in Morehead City offered a unique, hands-on lesson about our coastal ecology. Tiller School third grader Jack McMann.

House Bill 146: Back to Basics

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:46:35 +0000

We explore House Bill 146, known as the “Back to Basics” bill, which would make learning cursive writing and the memorization of multiplication tables a requirement in North Carolina public schools.

Craven County Cuts Congregate Meals Program in Havelock and Harlowe

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:33:24 +0000

Plans to cut funding for the Congregate Meals programs in Havelock and Harlowe are proposed. We’ll explain how the decision was reached and explore a possible solution.

So, what exactly is the congregate meals program?

“Essentially a meals program that is provided to three centers that are run directly by craven county and then a fourth facility that is run by the city of Havelock and between those four centers we’ve been able to accommodate meals to several dozen people throughout the county on a daily basis, Monday through Friday.”

Support PRE and Buddy Guy

Jill McGuire — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 21:07:42 +0000

Give a $40 donation and receive legendary guitarist, Buddy Guy's CD Live at Legends.

Dredging operations on Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route resume

George Olsen — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:06:00 +0000

INTRO – Efforts to restore the original Hatteras-Ocracoke ferry route got back underway this weekend. George Olsen has more.

Eastern North Carolina's Hurricane Outlook for 2013

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:17:16 +0000

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Local Emergency Management Are Preparing For Active Hurricane Season

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 31 May 2013 16:10:19 +0000

Whether it’s storm surge models or hurricane warnings and watches, distributing information to the public is top priority during hurricanes or tropical storms. Local elected officials, weather service offices, the media, and County Emergency Management offices all play an integral role in keeping the public safe during severe weather. This week, Lee Jenkins examines how county emergency management help keep the public informed before, during and after a storm.

Sexual Assault in the Military and Camp Lejeune's Prevention and Response Program

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:08:31 +0000

Reports of sexual assault in the military are at an all-time high. We speak with Senator Kay Hagan and the program manager with Camp Lejeune’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program to find out what’s being done to assist victims and reduce military assault.

Sexual assault in the military is making national headlines.

"Not only is it shameful and disgraceful, its going to make and has made the military less effective than it can be."

Music and Conversation with "Coyote's" Marcy Brenner

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:47:47 +0000

The band “Coyote” has multiple concerts set for this weekend in our area: Friday night at the Trent River Coffee Company, Saturday night at Clawson's Restaurant, and Sunday at Swanfest. For more information, visit: http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/events.eventsmain

Construction at the Greenville Airport

Kelly Batchelor — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:58:27 +0000

The Greenville Airport is nearing the completion of a new hangar designed primarily for private planes. In response to high demand for hangar space, the Greenville Airport has begun building a $400,000 hangar to house private planes. Airport Director Jerry Vickers says that demand came almost entirely from private owners, attributing the demand in part to a lack of facilities for private planes.

Certificate Renewed for North Eastern NC Wind Farm

Kelly Batchelor — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:02:51 +0000

The North Carolina Utilities Commission has renewed a certificate to construct a 20,000-acre wind turbine farm in Pasquotank and Perquimans counties. The Virginian-Pilot of Norfolk, Va., reported that the project remains on hold. The commission order Tuesday says the state requires the certificate be renewed within two years of the first time the project received approval.

Carteret County Animal Shelter Failed Inspection

Kelly Batchelor — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:45:47 +0000

Carteret County Animal Shelter has failed their state inspection and now they’re calling on volunteers to help make repairs. Rusted fencing, corroded kennel runs, and deteriorated floors are just a few of the problems the shelter must fix by June 30th to get their license reinstated.

Local Military Base Cancels July 4th Fireworks

Kelly Batchelor — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:39:40 +0000

The July 4 fireworks show at Camp Lejeune is the latest victim of the federal budget cuts. The Marine Corps said Tuesday that the fireworks celebration has been canceled because of the cuts known as sequestration. Brig. Gen. Thomas Gorry said supporting the Marines, those who have been wounded and families are the top priorities. Gorry says canceling the event will allow the base to use resources for other financial challenges.

Expediting Disability Compensation Claims for Veterans

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:04:50 +0000

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced they’re implementing an initiative to expedite disability compensation claims for Veterans who have waited a year or more.

Non-Profit Group Creating Fish Habitat for the Cape Fear River

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:00:41 +0000

A project to help restore declining fish populations is underway along the Cape Fear River. We’ll explain how crushed granite will be the basis for a new fish habitat.

Greenville plant expansion expected to add 200 jobs

George Olsen — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:01:10 +0000

INTRO – The Governor’s Office has announced a business expansion expected to bring 200 new jobs to Greenville. George Olsen has more.

Underwater Fishing Tournament Targets Invasive Fish Speices

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:21:30 +0000

An underwater fishing tournament takes place later this month. Divers are hoping to snag as many non-native, invasive lionfish as they can for a chance at winning some prize money.

SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO LISTEN TO THE 2009 LIONFISH ROUNDUP.

NC Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

George Olsen — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame will enshrine its 2013 inductees tonight in Raleigh. George Olsen has more.

Driving costs lower for North Carolinians in 2013

George Olsen — Wed, 01 May 2013 21:18:29 +0000

AAA Carolinas reports it will cost North Carolinians less to drive this year than last. George Olsen has more.