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3 weeks ago | 
wunc.org | Anisa Khalifa |Charlie Shelton-Ormond |Jerad Walker
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?
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1 month ago | 
wunc.org | Anisa Khalifa |Charlie Shelton-Ormond |Jerad Walker
The Pokémon universe includes wildly popular anime shows, films, video games, and plushies. But Pokémon’s competitive trading card game has a culture all its own. The competition is global. The business associated with it is lucrative and secretive. And both run through an unexpected place: North Carolina.
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Mar 8, 2025 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond |Jerad Walker |Anisa Khalifa
The NHL conquered the South by building the next generation of hockey fans almost completely from scratch.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
The North Carolina State Fair is one of the largest and oldest state fairs in the United States, drawing nearly a million people each year. And it's in full swing right now. We went yesterday and brought you back some funnel cake.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
If you walk through a cemetery, you’ll see some common phrases on the gravestones. Many of them are used so often, we tend to take these very public remembrances for granted. But what happens when one *really* stands out and contains a false murder accusation?
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
For decades, Hollywood has set up shop in the South. But in recent years, the industry has undergone some major changes. Today, tax breaks are bringing a flood of blockbuster franchises, hit TV shows and lots and lots of cash to the region. And each state has to adapt to stay in the game.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
Cheryl Shelton-Roberts and her husband Bruce deeply admired North Carolina’s lighthouses. They worked for years to preserve the revered structures. Meanwhile, their relationship blossomed into a love story unlike any other. This episode is an adaptation of a story that originally appeared in Our State magazine. Featuring:Cheryl Shelton-Roberts, co-founder of the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society and former schoolteacher. Links:Check out “Chasing the Light” in Our State here.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
A type of music known as beach music has been baked into the culture of the Carolina coast for generations, along with a specific type of dancing that goes with it: shag. But how did these smooth, soulful sounds become tied to the sandy shores of North and South Carolina? The answer is a little more complicated and transgressive than you might expect.
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May 23, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments.
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May 23, 2024 | 
wunc.org | Charlie Shelton-Ormond
During his prolific six-decade career, Billy Graham traveled across the world preaching Christianity to millions. Along the way, he became one of the most influential religious figures in America. His prominence sparked friendships with several American presidents, and he became a regular presence as an advisor in the Oval Office. But his home was always in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains.
