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North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts on record; Comedian Roy Wood Jr. returns

Jun 17, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 North Carolina is experiencing one of the worst droughts in recorded history. Parts of the Triangle region are under exceptional drought conditions, and the state is more than 10 inches of rain below the level it should be to sustain healthy water sources and crops. Cities here in the Triangle are calling for water restrictions to help mitigate the effects of the drought. Jeff Tiberii gets the latest.

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NC News Roundup: surveillance by law enforcement; state budget negotiations; drought intensifies; Canes' quest for the Cup

Jun 12, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachelle Hernandez

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On the NC News Roundup... State budget negotiations plod along, surveillance by law enforcement at some retail stores may surprise you, and the Canes' quest for the Cup continues in exciting fashion. Adam Wagner, reporter/editor covering state politics for the North Carolina Newsroom Zachery Eanes, reporter, Axios Raleigh Reuben Jones,Washington reporter covering North Carolina Nathan Collins, investigative reporter at The News & Observer

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Campus check-in: higher education funding update; 'Getting the Most Out of Your College Experience' book

Jun 11, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Last summer break, colleges and universities were in a precarious position, facing big federal funding cuts and threats to programs associated with diversity, equity and inclusion. Due South's Leoneda Inge checks in WUNC News Higher Education Reporter Brianna Atkinson to find out if the biggest threats to Triangle area colleges actually became reality. And if not, what challenges, or opportunities, are on horizon.

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School's out for summer: Education reporters wrap-up the year; CHCCS superintendent on elementary school closure

Jun 10, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 After months of speculation and deliberation, the final decision about a school closure in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School system was made last week. Glenwood Elementary School will shut down in Fall 2027. Jeff Tiberii talks with CHCCS superintendent Dr. Rodney Trice about the decision and what comes next for students, families and the district. Rodney N.

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New book explores Senator Jesse Helms' influence on modern conservatism. Plus, 'Scene on Radio' deep-dives on news media

Jun 09, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Historian Bill Link’s new book Jesse Helms: Modern Conservatism and the Politics of Opposition explores the connection between the career and legacy of the late U.S. Senator Jesse Helms and the current political landscape. William A.

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NC News Roundup: Data centers debate; CHCCS vote on elementary closure; ‘Canes locked in Stanley Cup Finals

Jun 05, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachelle Hernandez

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… One local school board votes to close an elementary school. Will state lawmakers mandate a new nuclear plant? And the ‘Canes, locked in the Stanley Cup Finals. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.

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Federal job losses in the Triangle. CHCCS faces elementary school closure. NC's Black Bear Festival

Jun 03, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy, Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 A conversation with journalist Abraham Kenmore, who recently wrote a piece for Indy Week titled “A Year After Federal Job Cuts, Workers in the Triangle Are Still Picking Up the Pieces.” Abraham Kenmore, freelance journalist 0:13:00 A downward trend in public school enrollment coupled with conservative state spending across the last 15 years has left some districts facing difficult financial decisions. In Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools this could soon mean one fewer elementary school.

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What NC can expect from this hurricane season. Plus, fun ideas for a day in Raleigh

Jun 02, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 As Atlantic hurricane season begins, Due South talks to CBS 17 chief meteorologist Wes Hohenstein about what North Carolina can expect from this year’s forecasted storms. Wes Hohenstein, chief meteorologist, CBS 17 0:13:00 Atlantic hurricane season is underway, and Ethan Clark, owner and founder of North Carolina's Weather Authority, is ready for it.

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The hype behind Buc-ee’s. How independent gas stations are responding. Plus, inexpensive summer eats in the Triangle.

Jun 01, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Indy Week’s Lena Geller talks affordable summer eats in interesting locations around the Triangle and how an increasingly challenging economic outlook is causing entrepreneurs to shift their business models. Lena Geller, staff writer, Indy Week 0:13:00 Buc-ee’s, the mega-sized gas station known for its pristine bathrooms, numerous snack options and cartoon beaver mascot, is expanding across the South. And it’s bringing with it a legion of cultish fans. But what’s with all the hype?

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NC News Roundup: Gov. Stein's prediction market executive order; tax, budget update; Canes on cusp

May 29, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup… State employees react to possible raises, major projects leave the two notable state attractions closed, the Governor wants to bar state employees from making some wagers, and the Hurricanes play for the Eastern Conference championship.

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Former U.S. Senator Richard Burr on his political career, politics now, and his new focus on K-12 education strategy Original

May 28, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

Due South speaks with former U.S. Senator Richard Burr. Burr spent 28 years in Congress – serving first in the U.S. House, before ascending to the upper chamber. Once there, he chaired the Senate Intelligence Committee, was a reliably conservative vote, and across three terms generally avoided controversy. In one of his final acts in office, he voted to convict President Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection - one of just seven Republicans to do so.

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How an Army Private from NC became an unwitting Civil Rights activist. Plus, Raleigh's resident Bald Eagle family

May 27, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Sarah Keys Evans became an unwitting Civil Rights activist when she refused to give up her seat for a white Marine. She was on a bus that had crossed state lines into North Carolina, where in 1952, she was told to move to the back of the bus. In recent years, her story has become better known, partly thanks to a new book she co-wrote with author Amy Nathan. You can watch and listen to Sarah Keys Evans speaking with PBS NC for an oral history.

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New partnership seeks to address nursing shortage. Plus, Day One Relief and a look back at HB2

May 26, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 A new partnership between UNC Wayne Health and Scholars Network provides incentives for students interested in entering the field of nursing. For years, the state has struggled with a substantial nursing shortage, with more than 17,000 nurses needed over the next decade to meet the demands of the state’s aging and growing population.

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An obituary for K&W Cafeteria. Plus, how an immigrant from Japan became the eyes of the American conservation movement

May 25, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Kat Kinsman’s favorite chain restaurant, and one of Leoneda Inge’s favorites, was a unique spot with a rotating menu of southern staples, including fried okra, congealed salads, and a dizzying number of pies. (This Due South encore presentation originally aired February 11, 2026.) Kat Kinsman, Executive Features Editor at Food & Wineand host of its Tinfoil Swans podcast.

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NC News Roundup: State constitutional amendments on the ballot, Tillis balks at Trump DOJ fund

May 22, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... The White House wants a $1.8 billion dollar “anti-weaponization” fund — part of which would go to help January 6 rioters. Republican Senator Thom Tillis provided some harsh pushback on that proposal. We’ll also get caught up on a busy ballot initiative week at the state legislature. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.

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A property tax cap amendment on the November ballot. And, a career covering the NC General Assembly

May 21, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 One of the constitutional amendments state Republican leaders have worked to get on the ballot this November is a property tax cap, limiting the taxes that localities can impose on property owners. Jeff Tiberii talks with a reporter, law professor and a citizen activist about the proposal.

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Mecklenburg County’s own Declaration of Independence? Plus, 'New Americans in North Carolina' oral history project

May 18, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 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. This conversation originally aired on May 20, 2025. Scott Syfert, author of ‘The First Declaration of Independence?

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NC News Roundup live from Manteo: General Assembly budget breakthrough; beach erosion update; OBX tourism unpacked

May 15, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

Live from the Outer Banks... A budget deal has been reached — will it actually end North Carolina’s stint as the only state without an approved budget? Then, a turn toward the coast — from tourism and infrastructure to beach renourishment and climate change, we check in with three local reporters about the stories that dominate the headlines on the OBX.

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Gerrymandering is nothing new, but may get worse. The latest on the Dean Dome saga. And NC farming in crisis.

May 13, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 North Carolina farmers are dealing with an array of challenges from an ongoing drought to federal policy decisions impacting the agriculture industry. Jeff Tiberii talks with reporter Phoebe Zerwick about her piece Farming is in crisis for the newsletter ‘Down from DC.’ Phoebe Zerwick, co-author, Down from DC 0:13:00 An update on the future of the Dean Dome, which has faced considerable pushback from the Carolina basketball family.

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NC News Roundup: State legislative happenings; Charlotte mayor to step down; potential healthcare merger

May 08, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... The state legislature has reached a bustling pitch – considering a moratorium on some tax changes, making confidential NIL agreements, and a social media ban for some teens. A potential major healthcare merger is on the table in the Triangle. One North Carolina congressman is under investigation. And Charlotte’s mayor will soon step down.

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Solar power hour: grappling with the grid, plus new energy in home rooftop panel industry

May 07, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 North Carolina wasonce an emerging national leader on the solar power front. But disincentives, policy changes and a hold on new projects have changed the solar power landscape. A conversation about energy costs and possible solutions for the future. Liz McLaughlin, climate change reporter, WRAL Matt Abele, Executive Director, NC Sustainable Energy Association 0:33:00 Residential solar panels are becoming more common on rooftops in North Carolina.

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Laugh and cry this Mother's Day with comedian Moms Mabley and therapist Kristen Wynns

May 06, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Due South's Leoneda Inge chats with a family therapist, who offers advice and recommendations for navigating grief and loss around the holiday. (This Due South encore conversation originally aired May 9, 2024.) Dr. Kristen Wynns, founder and owner of Wynns Family Psychology and author of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook 0:13:00 Saralyn Bellmer and her 2-year-old daughter in 2025. Even under the best circumstances, parenting can be stressful.

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Meet Leigh Brady, the first woman to lead North Carolina’s State Employees’ Credit Union

May 05, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 The first woman to head the nation’s second-largest credit union talks overcoming failure, learning to lead, and the growth of female representation in banking. Due South's Leoneda Inge has an extended conversation with the woman at the helm, Leigh Brady.

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NC News Roundup: Teachers rally in Raleigh - hear from one of them. And a recap of a busy week in state politics.

May 01, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... It’s May Day – and tens of thousands of educators have convened in Raleigh, calling for better pay and support from the legislature. The Voting Rights Act was further gutted – a look at what that means for our state. One local university files for bankruptcy. And we get the latest from a busy week in state politics. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.

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The state of local news in North Carolina

Apr 30, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

An extended version of this Due South conversation originally aired April 9, 2026. From layoffs to AI to social media, the ever-changing news landscape impacts both journalism organizations and consumers. Co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with North Carolina news industry experts about the past, present and future of local media in our state.

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Preview of Friday's educator march in Raleigh. Plus, the creative lives of teachers on display at NC Museum of Art

Apr 28, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Several school districts have changed their calendars so school will be out on Friday, clearing the way for educators to attend the march in Raleigh. It’s organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators, which says the goal is to demand more spending on education. Liz joins Leoneda Inge with a preview — and will be back on Due South's NC News Roundup Friday live from Raleigh where she'll be covering the march.

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What to do if you get bitten by a snake in North Carolina, and how to appreciate them from afar

Apr 27, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

This encore edition of Due South originally aired in April 2024. As the weather warms, many animals emerge — including snakes. Co-host Leoneda Inge talks with a reptile conservation biologist to find out where snakes are likely to be, how they behave and how to love them from afar. Jeff Hall, reptile conservation biologist, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Then, what to do if you are bit by a venomous snake? Our guest today says first, stay calm, and then seek medical care.

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NC News Roundup: General Assembly gavels in; lawmakers strike a deal on Medicaid; budget impasse continues

Apr 24, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy, Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

The General Assembly is back in session and lawmakers still face a budget impasse. A deal was reached on closing the $319 million Medicaid shortfall – it includes immigration checks and work requirement provisions. And, what does the future looks like for a proposed property tax referendum? Plus, a playoff update on those Canes. We’ll cover all that and more on this week’s North Carolina News Roundup.

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Author, former This American Life contributor Sarah Vowell visits Durham's Library Fest. Plus, meet the NC Youth Tap Ensemble

Apr 23, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Sarah Vowell was an early contributor to This American Life, before she became a voice actor, and the author of several books. She speaks with Leoneda Inge ahead of an event for Durham County Library on April 23. Sarah Vowell, author, former longtime contributor to This American Life, voice actor for Violet in the Disney animated series The Incredibles. Details about Sarah Vowell's event Thursday, April 23, 2026 for Library Fest at the Durham County Library website.

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Brigid Washington's new memoir details 'fiery education' of her culinary journey. Plus, comedian, 'Wait Wait' guest Alonzo Bodden

Apr 22, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 A new memoir pulls back the curtain on what it’s like to study at the nation’s top culinary school, the Culinary Institute of America. Trinidad native food writer Brigid Washington talks about her time as a student at NC State, the role that Raleigh played in her culinary career and working with the James Beard Foundation. She'll be discussing and signing her new book, Salt, Sweat & Steam: The Fiery Education of an Accidental Chef on April 28 at Quail Ridge Books.

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The do's and don'ts of recycling in the Triangle. Plus, hard-to-recycle items find a home

Apr 21, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Recycling has been around a long time and faces relatively little pushback compared to more politically-charged sustainability efforts. Still, recycling has its obstacles, including that it can be hard to know what's recyclable and what's not. As Bianca Howard of Wake County Solid Waste Management Division says, "there is nothing intuitive about recycling." Jeff Tiberii, Shauna Taylor, Bianca Howard and Muriel Williman in a studio at WUNC in Durham.

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

Apr 20, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

This Due South encore episode originally aired June 25, 2025. 0:01:00 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.

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NC News Roundup: drought and water restrictions in Raleigh; a preview of the NC General Assembly short session

Apr 17, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s NC News Roundup... water restrictions set to go into effect on Monday in Raleigh, severe drought conditions impact more than 20 percent of the state, and a legislative hearing tackles ongoing concerns over Medicaid funding and fraud. Colin Campbell, Capitol Bureau Chief, WUNC News Dawn Vaughan, Capitol Bureau Chief, The News & Observer Zach Eanes, reporter, Axios Raleigh Sarah Michels, NC elections and statehouse reporter, Carolina Public Press

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‘Hyperscale, Hyperspeed,’ new series on data center boom. Plus, NC’s latest transportation news

Apr 16, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Data centers are popping up across North Carolina. As some communities welcome them and others consider moratoriums, journalists from BPR, the NC Newsroom, WFAE, and WUNC News explore the data center boom and its impact on our state.

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Former federal judge speaks out about separation of powers concerns. And, what constitutes a constitutional crisis?

Apr 14, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

Allyson K. Duncan, retired judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit Marcus Gadson, Associate Professor, UNC School of Law We’re all too familiar with the phrases by now: “constitutional crisis,” “slide toward authoritarianism” and “erosion of the rule of law.” Today, Due South delves into what those words really mean — and what’s at stake for our nation — with two local legal experts. Our conversation begins with the Honorable Allyson K. Duncan.

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Durham’s Oscar Diaz sizzles on ‘Top Chef.’ Plus, the secret college basketball game that challenged Jim Crow.

Apr 13, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 The Assembly’s Billy Warden discusses his discoveries about the lives of North Carolina’s political spouses in a candid profile that includes interviews with First Lady Anna Stein and Susan Tillis, wife of Sen. Thom Tillis.

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NC News Roundup: NC native returns from moon; investigation into Wake County schools' transportation

Apr 10, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On the North Carolina News Roundup... The state says Wake County Public Schools didn’t provide adequate transportation for students with disabilities after a WUNC News investigation, a N.C. State graduate circles the moon, and UNC-Chapel Hill hires a new basketball coach. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.

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On Local News Day, a Due South conversation about local media outlook across North Carolina

Apr 09, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

From layoffs to AI to social media, the ever-changing news landscape impacts both journalism organizations and consumers. On Local News Day, co-host Jeff Tiberii talks with North Carolina news industry experts about the past, present and future of local media in our state.

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Uncovering the impacts of abortion bans - including the preventable death of a NC woman who died waiting for an abortion

Apr 07, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 A new entrance to the Sarah P. Duke Gardens is finished. The day before reopening, Due South’s Leoneda Inge speaks with the head of the Gardens to talk about how to visit, and what you can expect now that the project is complete. Bill LeFevre, Executive Director of Sarah P. Duke Gardens 0:13:00 Graham, a Greensboro police officer, had heart problems, and in the past her chronic condition had been treated by cardioversion.

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NC News Roundup: Berger conceded, now what for NC GOP? Plus, the future of Tar Heel basketball after Hubert Davis

Mar 27, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

There have been major leadership changes in North Carolina this week. At the General Assembly, the longtime Republican Senate leader Phil Berger conceded following a fierce, close primary battle. In Chapel Hill, there's now an opening at one of the most prestigious college basketball programs in the country. All that and more on this week's North Carolina News Roundup, live from the NC News & Information Summit at NC State's McKimmon Center in Raleigh.

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Jeopardy! star Drew Goins always thought he could win

Mar 26, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Leoneda speaks with Dina Temple-Raston, host of Click Here — which will air as a special on WUNC the week of March 30. Dina Temple-Raston, host of Click Here a public radio show from PRX and Recorded Future News 0:13:00 Deciding what each child in a household should eat – and how weight should be discussed with each child – can be challenging. Jeff Tiberii sits down with pediatrician Dr. Joey Skelton for tips on managing and discussing health, diet and weight within families.

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NC's political spouses. Plus, a Picasso painting theft and Charlotte Symphony musical director Kwame Ryan.

Mar 24, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 The Assembly’s Billy Warden discusses his discoveries about the lives of North Carolina’s political spouses in a candid new profile that includes interviews with First Lady Anna Stein and Susan Tills, wife of Sen. Thom Tillis. Billy Warden, marketing specialist, writer, contributor to The Assembly 0:13:00 Whit Rummel joins Due South to discuss the lore his family safeguarded for years – for their own safety.

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Why UNC wanted to allow secret classroom recordings. An interview with NC State grad and NASA Astronaut Christina Koch.

Mar 23, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Cole del Charco

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 For a couple weeks, a policy allowing university administration to secretly record professors was in effect. Now, UNC-Chapel Hill has backtracked after detractors shared concerns about free speech rights. Brianna Atkinson, Higher Education reporter WUNC News 0:13:00 From Huntsville to Houston, the space industry in the US is rooted in the South. And as NASA works towards returning to the moon with the Artemis program, our space history is inspiring new generations of Americans.

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NC News Roundup: Berger/Page still undecided; former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admits to lying during 2024 campaign

Mar 20, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup... North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger protests Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page’s narrow, 23-vote lead in the primary. Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admits he lied about pornography allegations during his 2024 gubernatorial campaign. And Vice President J.D. Vance promises answers to Sen. Thom Tillis’ questions regarding Operation Charlotte’s Web.

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‘Everybody Loses’ author on new world of sports gambling in North Carolina. And, betting and brackets during March Madness.

Mar 19, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 March Madness is here — so are bracketology and betting. But in the two years since sports gambling became legal in North Carolina, the stakes are much higher than those of a casual NCAA tournament office pool. WRAL sports investigative reporter Brian Murphy joins co-host Jeff Tiberii to talk about changes in how North Carolinians place their wagers, and who pays the price.

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The Avett Brothers' bassist on new book about John Quincy Adams. Local governments slow on public records requests. Raleigh's trolls.

Mar 18, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Local government agencies in North Carolina are required by state law to provide public records ‘as promptly as possible.’ But the speed with which those requests are fulfilled varies widely across the state. Why that matters for public information, transparency, and government accountability. Laura Lee, Editorial Director, NC Local

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Vaccines and public health: voices from Asheville, Nashville and the Triangle

Mar 17, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 An update on the spread of measles in the Carolinas, and how communities in western North Carolina are trying to cope with the confusion – even in a hospital. Andrew Jones, Rural Health Reporter, KFF Health News Dr. Hildreth gives blood for the Genomic REsearch Advancing Transformational (GREAT) Health Study. 0:13:00 Dr. James Hildreth is an infectious disease expert and HBCU leader.

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NC News Roundup: Update on Berger/Page primary; VP Vance visits Rocky Mount; NC military connections to Iran war

Mar 13, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Erin Keever , Rachelle Hernandez

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

On this week’s North Carolina News Roundup.... The longstanding state budget stalemate gets a dusting as the Governor and legislative Republicans spar over spending. Vice President Vance is set to touch down in Rocky Mount. And the impacts to service members in NC from the war in Iran so far. Due South host Jeff Tiberii and a panel of local journalists provide context and analysis from those and other stories from the week.

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Golden Leaf series: adult smoking rates down in NC, but youth vaping among highest in nation. Plus, the Dedicated Men of Zion.

Mar 12, 2026 |

By Jeff Tiberii , Leoneda Inge , Stacia L. Brown

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 Smoking among adults in North Carolina has dropped below the national average, but our state ranks in the top ten in the country for e-cigarette use among young people. Three experts weigh in on the gains and the big problems still facing North Carolina when it comes to tobacco use. Kim Bayha, Cessation Director for the Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch within the Chronic Disease and Injury Section of NC Division of Public Health, Department of Health & Human Services.

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Can anything stop beachfront homes from collapsing on the Outer Banks? Plus, water resilience across North Carolina.

Mar 10, 2026 |

By Leoneda Inge , Jeff Tiberii , Rachel McCarthy

| WUNC-FM (Chapel Hill, NC)

0:01:00 A conversation with Samantha Mosier of East Carolina University’s Water Resources Center about the biggest water challenges facing each region of our state. Samantha Mosier, Associate Professor in Department of Political Science and Associate Director of the Water Resources Center, East Carolina University 0:13:00 Last fall, news feeds were inundated with dramatic images and videos of beach houses on the Outer Banks of North Carolina falling into the ocean.

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