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As warm weather emerges in North Carolina, so do the snakes. A reptile expert tells us how to observe — and enjoy — snakes from afar. Then, an emergency medicine doctor tells us what to do if you’re bitten by a venomous snake: first, stay calm, and second, seek medical care.

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Jeff Hall, reptile conservation biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Charles J. Gerardo, MD, MHS, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine and Professor, Emergency Medicine & Global Health, Duke University

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Due Ssssouth talks snakes: What to do if you get a snakebite in NC, and how to appreciate snakes from afar

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published about a year ago

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Featuring:

Jeff Hall, reptile conservation biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Charles J. Gerardo, MD, MHS, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine and Professor, Emergency Medicine & Global Health, Duke University

461 episodes

#News #WUNC #Jeff Tiberii #Leoneda Inge

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NC News Roundup: NC recovers from Chantal's record flooding; could new toll roads be coming to Wake County? 50:26

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Remnants of Chantal hit NC; 'Southern News, Southern Politics' with Rob Christensen 50:26

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Hurricane Season, Hurricane Helene's Deadly Warning and J. Harrison Ghee 50:26

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Small towns in NC grapple with new challenges 50:28

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This encore episode first aired in Sep. 2024 Hampton Roads young residents leaving in droves, report finds potential solutions A lack of job opportunities, and a high cost of housing, are just two of the reasons young residents are leaving the Hampton Roads region in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. A local reporter explains the data, and the potential solutions local leaders are trying. *encore edition* Ryan Murphy , WHRO’s business and growth reporter More people moving to urban NC than rural areas in recent decades Most people who move to North Carolina are moving to cities and the coast. But there are more stories to hear — about the rural towns, cities and regions in our state. A long-time North Carolinian, and demographer, helps us understand the long-term trends in our shifting population. *encore edition* Nathan Dollar , director of Carolina Demography and a native of Wilson, North Carolina Princeville, NC's mayor on the challenge of ‘outmigration’ Leaders of small cities and towns use grassroots efforts to maintain populations against the trend of ‘urbanization.’ We talk with one small town mayor in North Carolina - the mayor of Princeville - about the challenges of residents moving out of town, or 'outmigration.' *encore edition* Bobbie Jones , Mayor of Princeville, North Carolina for 14 years…

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'Golden Years: How Americans Invented and Reinvented Old Age' with author James Chappel 50:26

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Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection; 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South 50:26

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Sorting the benefits of recycling - from luxury dumpster diving to The Scrap Exchange 50:26

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PBS North Carolina's David Crabtree on the future of public media funding 50:26

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A generation gap in the Triangle housing market 50:26

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NC News Roundup: Trump touches down at Fort Bragg as protests spread to NC 50:21

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A ground-breaking book on Ocracoke accents gets a follow-up 50:26

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Sea level rise, beach erosion impacts on NC coastal communities; 'Big Rock' and the hunt for a million dollar fish 50:26

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Initiative to restore Sugarloaf Island If you summer on the coasts of North Carolina, you may be familiar with Morehead City, a popular port town in Carteret County. But slightly less well-known is the barrier island adjoining the town: Sugarloaf Island. The man-made stretch of land is just off the waterfront and for years has been a draw for tourism. It’s also a layer of protection for the coastline. However, a substantial portion of Sugarloaf Island has eroded over the last few decades. The city hopes that a restoration initiative will reverse the damage. Celeste Gracia , WUNC environmental reporter Impact of sea level rise and beach erosion on coastal communities We head to the coast, where sea levels are rising, buildings falling, as development continues. Coastal geologist Rob Young joins us to discuss rising seas and beach erosion and what, if anything, can be done to lessen the impact in coastal communities. Robert S. Young, director, Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines and professor of Coastal Geology, Western Carolina University The Broadside: The hunt for a million dollar fish Marlin fishing helps fuel a billion-dollar recreational saltwater fishing industry. Much of it is situated on the North Carolina coast, which also happens to be the site of one of the oldest and most celebrated fishing competitions in the world – the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. It’s an event filled with high stakes drama, and it continues to grow. But are there enough blue marlin in the ocean for the good times to keep rolling on? Ashley Bleau, owner of the Sensation Neal Conoley, author and former head of the North Carolina Aquarium Society Dr. John Graves, marine biologist and former professor at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science Aaron Barr, first mate of the Never Enough…

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What makes raw milk popular in NC?; Pulitzer Prize-winning author Kathleen DuVal on her book, Native Nations 50:26

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Raw milk production and sales remain controversial in North Carolina. After lawmakers rescinded a proposed ban on raw milk sales in May, farmers are hopeful that their business will be able to grow and thrive, despite ongoing safety concerns. Guest: Rob Benor , owner of Benor Farms in Cedar Oak, NC Kathleen DuVal’s latest book has been called a “magisterial overview of a thousand years of Native American history.” DuVal’s scholarship on the history of indigenous peoples in America has earned the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for History. Guest: Kathleen DuVal , professor of history, UNC Chapel Hill and author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America…

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How the 'big, beautiful bill' could impact North Carolina; 'Moral Mondays' at the U.S. Capitol 50:26

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