Black bears are thriving in eastern North Carolina...20 thousand strong in the state. This week on the Down East Journal, we talk to wildlife officials about where bears are plentiful and why they’re growing bigger in the eastern part of the state. Plus, a historic weekend tour in Edenton celebrates the holidays by opening the Wessington House for the first time in six years. Friday at noon on all of the PRE stations. And Saturday at noon on News and Ideas.