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People & Places EXTRA

A weekly look at the people and places around Eastern North Carolina that make the region a great place to live. Join WNCT Anchor Ken Watlington each week as he takes us on a journey around the East.

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22:35

People & Places Extra: Shortway Brewing Company in...

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/07/07

Host Ken Watlington sits down with Matt and Lindsay Shortway, owners of Shortway Brewing Company in the Carteret County town of Newport. They talk about their roots in the military, why Newport was their choice to live and work, and how they're using the brewery to make a difference in their community.

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13:51

The Refuge in Greene County

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/05/19

Host Ken Watlington chats with Sammy & Desta Hudson, the folks behind The Refuge in Greene County, a camp aimed at giving children from all walks of life a chance to have fun. The Hudsons are also foster parents and talk about their experiences with Methodist Home For Children in getting assistance in their efforts to foster.

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22:21

CAFE MADELEINE

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/05/13

When you think of a French bakery, Paris likely comes to mind. Maybe New York City. But probably not tiny Farmville, North Carolina. Host Ken Watlington visits Café Madeleine to chat with owner Coleen Starling about the bakery's roots and impact on Farmville, her love of croissants and much more!

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19:13

People & Places Extra: NC Baseball Museum in Wilson

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/04/22

Take me out to the ball game! Host Ken Watlington visits the North Carolina Baseball Museum in Wilson to chat with museum volunteer Quintin Gilfus. Learn more about what's on display and some of the great history of baseball in the Tar Heel State. Plus, what you can do to help the museum's expansion efforts.

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19:13

North Carolina Baseball Museum

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/04/22

Take me out to the ball game! Host Ken Watlington visits the North Carolina Baseball Museum in Wilson to chat with museum volunteer Quintin Gilfus. Learn more about what's on display and some of the great history of baseball in the Tar Heel State. Plus, what you can do to help the museum's expansion efforts.

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13:13

The Alley on Cooper

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/03/25

The podcast goes vintage with a trip to an antique store called The Alley On Cooper. Host Ken Watlington chats with the owners, and husband and wife, Jeff & Anita Cox. Learn more about why they decided to open up in Winterville and the uniqueness of their building. Plus, how Anita's upbringing shaped the path she's on today.

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12:51

Gorhams Cafe

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/03/04

From cooking barbecue in the backyard to owning a food truck to opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant, it's been a busy few years for Gorham's Cafe owner Ernest Gorham. Host Ken Watlington chats with Gorham about his success, his inspiration, and his plans for the future.

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14:28

Carlena Davis

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/02/03

Host Ken Watlington is "Spilling The Sweet Tea" this episode with Kinston native Carlena Davis. With half a million followers on TiKTok, Davis discusses how she uses the platform to share her love of cooking. Plus, she shares the story of how a recent video she made to shine a light on her hometown went viral around the world.

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22:31

Farmer and the Dail

People & Places EXTRA ·

2022/01/21

Host Ken Watlington heads to Snow Hill, NC to visit the Farmer and the Dail Southern Bakery and Kitchen for a conversation with owners Zac and Stacy Bailes, a husband and wife team who opened the restaurant in 2017. Learn more about how they got their start, the growing success of the restaurant, their vision for the future and what each thinks of what it's like to own a business with your spouse.

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18:48

Rehoboth Church Preservation Society

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/12/09

Host Ken Watlington sits down for a conversation with Chris Barber, chair of the Rehoboth Church Preservation Society in Roper, NC. Rehoboth Church first opened in 1853 and still holds several services a year. Find out more about the passion Chris has to keep the historic church part of the community and how you can get involved and help

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16:36

NC Packs 4 Patriots

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/12/02

With the holiday season here, host Ken Watlington visits Ayden.-based non-profit N.C Packs 4 Patriots to chat with director Barbara Whitehead as the group gathers and packs care packages to send to active duty service members worldwide. Learn more about how Packs 4 Patriots got started and how you can get involved.

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15:47

Seven Pines Vineyard & Winery

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/11/18

Host Ken Watlington visits the first winery in Pitt County, Seven Pines Vineyard & Winery. Owner Philip Guy talks about how he got into the wine business, how he and his wife do everything by hand and why North Carolina is one of the best places in the world to grow grapes.

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19:42

Travis Harper and Stanley's Saloon

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/10/28

This episode heads to Kinston, where host Ken Watlington catches up with Travis Harper, owner and bartender at Stanley's Saloon. Travis details his travels to all 50 states and to countries around the world and how he hopes to share stories of his wanderlust with the patrons at Stanley's in a unique way.

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11:57

Aurora Fossil Museum

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/10/21

Host Ken Watlington catches up with the executive director of the Aurora Fossil Museum in Beaufort County, NC. Since the late 1970's the Aurora Fossil Museum has been a destination for people from all over eastern NC and beyond. Learn more about a new campaign they're working on to bring the state fossil to license plates in NC and how you can help sustain the museum for future generations.

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19:27

Inez Ribustello's "Life After Windows"

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/09/09

Host Ken Watlington chats with ENC business owner and author Inez Ribustello. The Tarboro native worked at Windows On The World in the World Trade Center from 1998-2001. She details her experiences of 9/11 and the aftermath in a new book called "Life After Windows."

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13:29

ECU Quarterback Holton Ahlers

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/09/02

Host Ken Watlington and special guest Brian Bailey from WNCT 9 On Your Side Sports discuss Greenville, NC native, and ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers. After shattering records in Little League Baseball and high school football, Ahlers is now poised to do the same at East Carolina.

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10:00

Shaw's Barbecue House

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/08/19

Eastern North Carolina barbecue is the focus of this week's episode as host Ken Watlington catches up with Gary Manning, the new owner of Shaw's Barbecue House in Wiliamston. Gary explains why he got out of construction to chase a life-long dream of running a restaurant. Plus, how he's mixing barbecue tradition with a contemporary flair, like their popular barbecue egg rolls!

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14:27

Social House Vodka & Pumphouse 1906

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/08/12

Host Ken Watlington visits Social House Vodka and the new PumpHouse 1906 in Kinston, NC to chat with founder/president Cary Joshi and events manager Dean Daughety.Learn more about Social House's beginnings and the company's growth into North Carolina's top local vodka brand. Plus, the history behind The PumpHouse 1906 and why the facility means so much to Kinston.

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15:04

La Casetta Restaurant

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/08/05

Host Ken Watlington catches up with Giuseppe & Angela Amato, the owners of La Casetta Italian Restaurant in Bethel, NC. The restaurant opened in the small town of 1,600 people back in 2002 and has garnered a huge following along the way. They talk about why they moved from Sicily to eastern N.C. to open the restaurant and why they think it's become a destination for food lovers in the area. Plus, hear from a few customers on why they love the food and the family atmosphere.

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20:57

Brew To You: Kinston's Breweries

People & Places EXTRA ·

2021/07/29

The "Brew To You" tour wraps up with a stop in Kinston, NC. Host Ken Watlington sits down with Trent Mooring, co-owner of one of North Carolina's most recognizable craft beer brands, Mother Earth Brewing. They talk about the company's expansion to spirits, hard seltzer, and even the hotel business. Plus, how Mother Earth shifted to making hand sanitizer at the start of the COVID pandemic. Ken also heads across town to chat with Big Game Brewing owner/brewer Aaron Avery about "The Beer

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