Due South

How the Durham Bulls beat the heat  If there are two things you can count on this time of year – it's baseball and the heat. Leoneda talks with Durham Bulls Interim General Manager Chrystal Rowe about how athletes and fans are beating the heat this summer. Chrystal Rowe , Interim General Manager of the Durham Bulls Roy Wood Jr. on 'Road to Rickwood' and the civil rights legacy of the Birmingham ba...

Wilkes County ‘Recovery Court’ funding sliced Recovery Court is a tool in the justice system for nonviolent drug offenses. In many places, including some in North Carolina, it’s a way to offer “services, treatment and the potential to avoid prison.” A plan for a recovery court in Wilkes County was set to go forward with federal funding, until the Trump White House rescinded it. Geoff Hing , data r...

Chantal's damage and aftermath in North Carolina Flash flooding from Tropical Storm Chantal caused evacuations and water rescues in several NC counties. We get an update from a National Weather Service meteorologist. Dan Leins , Meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Raleigh Southern News, Southern Politics: How a Newspaper Defined a State for a Century The Raleigh News and Observer ha...

0:01:00 Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? May 20, 1775, is a date you may recognize from the North Carolina state flag. It represents what was supposedly the first declaration of independence made by any of the 13 colonies involved in the American Revolution. That date was added more than a century ago, but its authenticity was first contested by Thomas Jefferson and John Adams...

As hurricane season begins in North Carolina, Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks to WCNC chief meteorologist Brad Panovich about what may be on the horizon regarding storms this summer. Brad Panovich , WCNC chief meteorologist NPR investigative correspondent Laura Sullivan shares her reporting the new PBS documentary, Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Warning, and what the fateful storm revealed about America...

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...

(This encore episode originally aired December 18, 2024) Triangle restaurateur follows simple rule: 'respect the ingredient' If you live in the Triangle and eat at local restaurants, you’ve likely indulged your palate at one of Giorgios Bakatsias’ cafes, bistros, or tavernas. Giorgios’ restaurant empire dots the region’s culinary landscape, from Chapel Hill to Durham to Raleigh to Wake Forest, and...

0:01:00 Sen. Thom Tillis won't seek reelection Leoneda Inge talks with Colin Campbell about Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement that he won’t seek reelection after opposing President Trump’s budget bill. Colin Campbell , Capitol Bureau Chief WUNC 0:13:00 'Black Folk' and the long history of collective action in the South Blair LM Kelley, author of Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class, expla...

This week on the North Carolina News Roundup... A policy dispute over North Carolina waterways ends in celebration for local shrimpers. A ban on smartphones in public schools could soon become the law of the land. How many billions would the state lose under the “big, beautiful bill”? Plus, Gov. Stein’s vetoes and a legislative session wrap up. Co-host Jeff Tiberii is joined by reporters from the...

As temperatures reach record highs, Duke Energy is asking customers to reduce their power usage between 3-8pm to avoid exhausting limited power reserves. We talk to a Duke Energy representative about ways to stay cool and conserve energy during this prolonged period of extreme heat.  Guest: Caroline Fountain , Communications Manager, Duke Energy   Since the late 1940s, when Ocean City was formed a...

Digging in to the economic and environmental benefits of recycling in North Carolina    A consistent practice of recycling and reusing materials maintains the state’s recycling infrastructure and stimulates a circular economy. We talk to Matt James of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality about ways to strengthen individual and community recycling practices across the state.  Matt...

Fewer than one percent of North Carolinians are transgender, according to estimates by the UCLA School of Law. State legislators are considering bills on access to facilities like bathrooms, and to health care options for children. With state and federal cuts growing more likely, General Manager David Crabtree says PBS North Carolina needs to prepare for the worst. The state’s emergency management...

NC Immigration Update The Trump administration has recently deported hundreds of thousands of people, using new tactics aimed at speeding up the efforts. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter about what's happening in and around Charlotte. Julian Berger , Race & Equity Reporter, WFAE Charlotte Durham Tech dean discusses new book, Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience Chris O'Riordan-Adj...

On the North Carolina News Roundup... It’s summer – and not a state budget in sight! We chat spending plans, or lack thereof. Many rural hospitals would face closure if the federal budget proposal becomes law. A plan to regulate psychoactive hemp products gains traction at the legislature. In Winston-Salem, a federal redistricting trial is underway. And, how political violence in Minnesota is impa...

For twenty years, Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the state of North Carolina. The tradition dates back to long before Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021. Leoneda Inge sits down with the North Carolina Juneteenth State Director Phyllis Coley to discuss how commemorations have evolved over the years and what’s in store for the state’s 20th anniversary of Juneteenth celebratio...

A generation gap in the Triangle housing market The News and Observer’s Chantal Allam is back to talk about trends and notable highlights in Triangle housing. She chats with co-host Leoneda Inge about Baby Boomers “boxing out” Millennials from Triangle housing, and a contest for the best Modernist home in North Carolina. ‘Unto These Hills’ outdoor drama marks 75 years in Cherokee, NC North Carolin...

Federal cuts aren’t the only threat to the economic influence of North Carolina’s colleges and universities. Some grants are tied to international students, and would be lost if those students don’t return, or if new enrollees decide not to come to the U.S. for research that was already funded. What a “quadruple whammy” could mean for higher education in NC. And, Katelyn MacDonald has been stopped...

During the 2024-25 school year, Ashe County Schools students missed 33 days following Hurricane Helene. This compounded the districts usual, frequent school closings for inclement weather, to result in only 99 days of in-person school attendance this year. Ashe is one of 31 Western NC public school districts affected by Helene's devastation. We talk to superintendent Dr. Eisa Cox about her plans f...

On this week's NC News Roundup... Protests in Los Angeles spread to other cities across the country, including Raleigh. President Trump touches down in Fayetteville days before his military birthday party parade. At the state legislature, Trump-centric policies advance, including two immigration bills. What happens after a likely gubernatorial veto? In Greensboro, a big job announcement. And, the...

Thousands of soccer fans gathered in Chapel Hill this week to see Mexico playTurkey. It was an exciting match-up, but there was also concern about events like this with a backdrop of immigration raids.  Twenty years after a groundbreaking book on the Ocracoke Brogue accent, the authors worked with a fourth-generation Ocracoke resident to take an even deeper dive into the culture and evolution of t...

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 coastl...

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...

The federal budget proposal presently before the U.S. Senate would advance much of the President’s domestic agenda. Along with Medicaid cuts, this budget plan would slash food assistance programs and clean energy initiatives, extend tax cuts, and limit income-driven student loan repayment programs. Danielle Battaglia, Capitol Hill correspondent at The News & Observer , joins co-host Jeff Tiber...

On the North Carolina News Roundup... As Congress tries to push through a federal budget, some Republicans are already regretting recent votes in support of it. Meanwhile the state legislature is advancing immigration policy seeking to crack down on "sanctuary cities.” And, Amazon has announced plans to bring hundreds of jobs and invest billions of dollars in Richmond County. Plus, we check in on...

Editor's note: This interview first aired in April, 2024. Since then, all the students we spoke to have graduated and worked in media and journalism. Politicians, parents, and pundits have lots of opinions about how to solve mental health problems affecting nearly every campus. Leoneda Inge speaks with three journalists who worked on and edited stories for The Mental Health Collaborative, a projec...