Public Radio East's weekly newsmagazine for... and about... eastern North Carolina. en-us Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:19:56 GMT Public Podcaster 30 Public Radio East no Public Radio East's weekly newsmagazine for... and about... eastern North Carolina. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1559525 This week on the Down East Journal, we "fish" for answers as to why high levels of mercury are being found in locally. And one year, Wayne County Government put employees on a 4-day work week to save energy. We'll check in to see how it's running. The 6th Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming takes place this weekend at ECU. Bland Simpson and Don Dixon will be on hand to perform selection from the musical King Mackerel and the Blues are Running. We'll hear about the shows genesis. pre Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/862812/mp3/news/podcast/1805/862812.mp3 00:24:00 no DOWN EAST JOURNAL This week on the Down East Journal, we "fish" for answers as to why high levels of mercury are being found in locally. And one year, Wayne County Government put employees on a 4-day work week to save energy. We'll check in to This week on the Down East Journal, we "fish" for answers as to why high levels of mercury are being found in locally. And one year, Wayne County Government put employees on a 4-day work week to save energy. We'll check in to see how it's running. The 6th Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming takes place this weekend at ECU. Bland Simpson and Don Dixon will be on hand to perform selection from the musical King Mackerel and the Blues are Running. We'll hear about the shows genesis. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1556642 This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on a fish kill that wiped out 50 million menhaden in the Neuse River, oyster reef restoration projects are underway in the Pamlico Sound, and a new wellness initiative aimed at making state employees healthier is receiving opposition, plus the Garden Journal. pre Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/861469/mp3/news/podcast/1805/861469.mp3 00:24:00 no JARED BRUMBAUGH, THE DOWN EAST JOURNAL This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on a fish kill that wiped out 50 million menhaden in the Neuse River, oyster reef restoration projects are underway in the Pamlico Sound, and a new wellness initiative aimed at making state employees This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on a fish kill that wiped out 50 million menhaden in the Neuse River, oyster reef restoration projects are underway in the Pamlico Sound, and a new wellness initiative aimed at making state employees healthier is receiving opposition, plus the Garden Journal. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1537655 This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on efforts underway in the East to curtail the spread of H1N1 flu virus. A report on the lack of rules governing hog farmers, and gardening tips specifically for eastern North Carolina. pre Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/852728/mp3/news/podcast/1805/852728.mp3 00:24:00 no DOWN EAST JOURNAL, TUCKER CREEK This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on efforts underway in the East to curtail the spread of H1N1 flu virus. A report on the lack of rules governing hog farmers, and gardening tips specifically for eastern North Carolina. This week on the Down East Journal, the latest on efforts underway in the East to curtail the spread of H1N1 flu virus. A report on the lack of rules governing hog farmers, and gardening tips specifically for eastern North Carolina. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1531971 This week on the DEJ, a health clinic opens in Carteret County that focuses on children who don't have a doctor or health insurance. And, rebuilding the whale... the long process behind an eventual exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Year Round schools started back this week without a finalized state budget. A feature on challenges school administrators are facing. Also, commentary from Joan Carris. pre Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/850092/mp3/news/podcast/1805/850092.mp3 00:24:00 no JOAN CARRIS, YEAR ROUND SCHOOLS This week on the DEJ, a health clinic opens in Carteret County that focuses on children who don't have a doctor or health insurance. And, rebuilding the whale... the long process behind an eventual exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. This week on the DEJ, a health clinic opens in Carteret County that focuses on children who don't have a doctor or health insurance. And, rebuilding the whale... the long process behind an eventual exhibit at the North Carolina Maritime Museum. Year Round schools started back this week without a finalized state budget. A feature on challenges school administrators are facing. Also, commentary from Joan Carris. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1529648 On this weeks show, we visit a summer camp for children whose military parents are or will be deployed. An enormous alligator snapping turtle is the buzz at the beach, and Public Radio East commentator Joan Carris will release her paperback edition of "Welcome to the Bed & Biscuit" next month. George Olsen spoke with the author prior to the release of the hardback. pre Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/849044/mp3/news/podcast/1805/849044.mp3 00:24:00 no JOAN CARRIS, JARED BRUMBAUGH On this weeks show, we visit a summer camp for children whose military parents are or will be deployed. An enormous alligator snapping turtle is the buzz at the beach, and Public Radio East commentator Joan Carris will release her paperback edition On this weeks show, we visit a summer camp for children whose military parents are or will be deployed. An enormous alligator snapping turtle is the buzz at the beach, and Public Radio East commentator Joan Carris will release her paperback edition of "Welcome to the Bed & Biscuit" next month. George Olsen spoke with the author prior to the release of the hardback. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1526180 This week on the Down East Journal, state wildlife officials are concerned the introduction of a non-native species to the White Oak River may crowd out native stock. And, many eastern North Carolinian celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. A feature on what's legal, and how to do it safely. pre Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/847478/mp3/news/podcast/1805/847478.mp3 00:26:00 no DOWN EAST JOURNAL, JARED BRUMBAUGH This week on the Down East Journal, state wildlife officials are concerned the introduction of a non-native species to the White Oak River may crowd out native stock. And, many eastern North Carolinian celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. A This week on the Down East Journal, state wildlife officials are concerned the introduction of a non-native species to the White Oak River may crowd out native stock. And, many eastern North Carolinian celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. A feature on what's legal, and how to do it safely. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1523443 This week on the DEJ, Hurricane season is in full swing. We talk with experts on what to expect, and how to prepare. Plus a pair of historic navagation aids will temporarily go dark next month. Those stories and more. pre Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/846189/mp3/news/podcast/1805/846189.mp3 00:24:00 no DOWN EAST JOURNAL, JARED BRUMBAUGH This week on the DEJ, Hurricane season is in full swing. We talk with experts on what to expect, and how to prepare. Plus a pair of historic navagation aids will temporarily go dark next month. Those stories and more. This week on the DEJ, Hurricane season is in full swing. We talk with experts on what to expect, and how to prepare. Plus a pair of historic navagation aids will temporarily go dark next month. Those stories and more. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1515667 Part two of our series looking at the state health plan. We'll look at what changes in the health plan aimed at state employees who smoke or are overweight. And North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan spoke with reporters about her recent trip to the Middle East. Those stories and more, this week. pre Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/842190/mp3/news/podcast/1805/842190.mp3 00:24:00 no Part two of our series looking at the state health plan. We'll look at what changes in the health plan aimed at state employees who smoke or are overweight. And North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan spoke with reporters about her recent trip to the Part two of our series looking at the state health plan. We'll look at what changes in the health plan aimed at state employees who smoke or are overweight. And North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan spoke with reporters about her recent trip to the Middle East. Those stories and more, this week. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1512994 This week on the Down East Journal, the North Carolina Symphony releases its first internationally available CD featuring a program of all-American music. And, four coastal counties are working to make sure children receive developmental screenings and referrals with regular checkups. pre Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/840776/mp3/news/podcast/1805/840776.mp3 00:00:00 no JARED BRUMBAUGH This week on the Down East Journal, the North Carolina Symphony releases its first internationally available CD featuring a program of all-American music. And, four coastal counties are working to make sure children receive developmental screenings This week on the Down East Journal, the North Carolina Symphony releases its first internationally available CD featuring a program of all-American music. And, four coastal counties are working to make sure children receive developmental screenings and referrals with regular checkups. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1510103 This week, how the Governor is urging businesses to take advantage of available federal stimulus money Beverly Perdue visited Lenoir County this week and PRE was there. Also, the debate continues over the proposed placement of an outlying landing field in northeastern part of the state. pre Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/839331/mp3/news/podcast/1805/839331.mp3 00:24:00 no DOWN EAST JOURNAL, OLF, JARED BRUMBAUGH, LENOIR COUNTY This week, how the Governor is urging businesses to take advantage of available federal stimulus money Beverly Perdue visited Lenoir County this week and PRE was there. Also, the debate continues over the proposed placement of an outlying landing This week, how the Governor is urging businesses to take advantage of available federal stimulus money Beverly Perdue visited Lenoir County this week and PRE was there. Also, the debate continues over the proposed placement of an outlying landing field in northeastern part of the state. Public Radio East