Public Radio East's weekly newsmagazine for... and about... eastern North Carolina. en-us Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:01 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=1951003 This week on the Down East Journal, new legislation to stop puppy mills in North Carolina is meeting opposition. We'll find out from whom and why. Also, we continue our Black History Month series with a profile of cabinet maker Thomas Day who owned the largest furniture business in North Carolina during the height of slavery. And, we get a history lesson on the pre-Civil War whaling industry along our coast. pre Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1023931/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1023931.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, new legislation to stop puppy mills in North Carolina is meeting opposition. We'll find out from whom and why. Also, we continue our Black History Month series with a profile of cabinet maker Thomas Day who This week on the Down East Journal, new legislation to stop puppy mills in North Carolina is meeting opposition. We'll find out from whom and why. Also, we continue our Black History Month series with a profile of cabinet maker Thomas Day who owned the largest furniture business in North Carolina during the height of slavery. And, we get a history lesson on the pre-Civil War whaling industry along our coast. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1950325 This week on the Down East Journal, Abraham Galloway was one of the first three African-Americans elected to the state legislature, but a new book by a Craven County native contends his importance extends far beyond that political first. And, after three years of renovations, the Bodie Island Lighthouse will poen to the public for the very first time. pre Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1023154/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1023154.mp3 00:00:00 no BODIE This week on the Down East Journal, Abraham Galloway was one of the first three African-Americans elected to the state legislature, but a new book by a Craven County native contends his importance extends far beyond that political first. And, after This week on the Down East Journal, Abraham Galloway was one of the first three African-Americans elected to the state legislature, but a new book by a Craven County native contends his importance extends far beyond that political first. And, after three years of renovations, the Bodie Island Lighthouse will poen to the public for the very first time. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1950323 This week on the Down East Journal, we say goodbye to 2012 with a look back at some of the best features this year. pre Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1023151/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1023151.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, we say goodbye to 2012 with a look back at some of the best features this year. This week on the Down East Journal, we say goodbye to 2012 with a look back at some of the best features this year. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1950322 This week on the Down East Journal, we explain a federal court battle over minority voting rights in Kinston and why the Supreme Court denied hearing the case. And, we check in with cyclist Dock Hooks who completed his 1,200 mile journey from Emerald Isle to Key West for charity. Plus, we wrap up our "Just Desserts" series with a Inner Banks Pecan Pie recipe. pre Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1023150/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1023150.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, we explain a federal court battle over minority voting rights in Kinston and why the Supreme Court denied hearing the case. And, we check in with cyclist Dock Hooks who completed his 1,200 mile journey from Emerald This week on the Down East Journal, we explain a federal court battle over minority voting rights in Kinston and why the Supreme Court denied hearing the case. And, we check in with cyclist Dock Hooks who completed his 1,200 mile journey from Emerald Isle to Key West for charity. Plus, we wrap up our "Just Desserts" series with a Inner Banks Pecan Pie recipe. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1949722 An increased use of technology coupled with a congressional mandate are being blamed for cutbacks at your local post office. This week on the Down East Journal, we'll talk about the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. And, we continue our "short and sweet" series, Just Desserts. Plus, an investigation is underway to find who is vandalizing underground water lines. pre Mon, 17 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1022593/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1022593.mp3 00:26:00 no An increased use of technology coupled with a congressional mandate are being blamed for cutbacks at your local post office. This week on the Down East Journal, we'll talk about the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. And, we continue our An increased use of technology coupled with a congressional mandate are being blamed for cutbacks at your local post office. This week on the Down East Journal, we'll talk about the Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act. And, we continue our "short and sweet" series, Just Desserts. Plus, an investigation is underway to find who is vandalizing underground water lines. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1949506 This week on the Down East Journal, we examine a controversial North Carolina rule that some believe has contributed to the deaths of the rare and endangered Red Wolf. And, we speak with Camp Lejeune Marines assisting with Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in New York. Plus, new commentary from Joan Carris. pre Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1022339/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1022339.mp3 00:00:00 no CARRIS, LEJUNE This week on the Down East Journal, we examine a controversial North Carolina rule that some believe has contributed to the deaths of the rare and endangered Red Wolf. And, we speak with Camp Lejeune Marines assisting with Hurricane Sandy recovery This week on the Down East Journal, we examine a controversial North Carolina rule that some believe has contributed to the deaths of the rare and endangered Red Wolf. And, we speak with Camp Lejeune Marines assisting with Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in New York. Plus, new commentary from Joan Carris. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1949505 This week on the Down East Journal, we talk about the Affordable Care Act and how it affects local hospitals and patients. And nearly a month after Superstorm Sandy, we speak with NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and the State's Rate Bureau about home insurance rate increases and when they might be implemented. And, a New Bern man is using cigar boxes to make instruments for playing the blues. pre Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1022338/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1022338.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, we talk about the Affordable Care Act and how it affects local hospitals and patients. And nearly a month after Superstorm Sandy, we speak with NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and the State's Rate This week on the Down East Journal, we talk about the Affordable Care Act and how it affects local hospitals and patients. And nearly a month after Superstorm Sandy, we speak with NC Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin and the State's Rate Bureau about home insurance rate increases and when they might be implemented. And, a New Bern man is using cigar boxes to make instruments for playing the blues. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1949503 This week on the Down East Journal, we talk to the North Carolina Symphony's Senior Director of Statewide Development about their holiday pops concert happening next week in downtown New Bern. And, we start our "short and sweet" holiday series, "Just Desserts." pre Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1022336/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1022336.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, we talk to the North Carolina Symphony's Senior Director of Statewide Development about their holiday pops concert happening next week in downtown New Bern. And, we start our "short and This week on the Down East Journal, we talk to the North Carolina Symphony's Senior Director of Statewide Development about their holiday pops concert happening next week in downtown New Bern. And, we start our "short and sweet" holiday series, "Just Desserts." Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1949390 This week on the Down East Journal, how a merger of Jones and Lenoir County 911 call centers may improve emergency response for peole living in those counties. And, we document the journey of a retired Navy SEAL pedaling more than a thousand miles on a beach cruiser to rasie funds and awareness for substance abuse prevention. pre Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1022215/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1022215.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, how a merger of Jones and Lenoir County 911 call centers may improve emergency response for peole living in those counties. And, we document the journey of a retired Navy SEAL pedaling more than a thousand miles on This week on the Down East Journal, how a merger of Jones and Lenoir County 911 call centers may improve emergency response for peole living in those counties. And, we document the journey of a retired Navy SEAL pedaling more than a thousand miles on a beach cruiser to rasie funds and awareness for substance abuse prevention. Public Radio East http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1948590 This week on the Down East Journal, we go to the set of a 1940's radio station - with radio actors, sound effects and a live studio audience. It's Oriental's production of "The Big Guns: Who's Little Lilly is She?" And, we talk to an astronomy expert about what to look for in the Autumn night sky. Plus, the science behind cold weather and your plants. pre Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/.jukebox/media/pre/1021436/mp3/news/podcast/1805/1021436.mp3 00:00:00 no This week on the Down East Journal, we go to the set of a 1940's radio station - with radio actors, sound effects and a live studio audience. It's Oriental's production of "The Big Guns: Who's Little Lilly is This week on the Down East Journal, we go to the set of a 1940's radio station - with radio actors, sound effects and a live studio audience. It's Oriental's production of "The Big Guns: Who's Little Lilly is She?" And, we talk to an astronomy expert about what to look for in the Autumn night sky. Plus, the science behind cold weather and your plants. Public Radio East