Episodes

  • John Moore talks time with WNCT, 70th anniversary
    Dec 28 2023

    We continue to celebrate WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary by catching up with some former Channel 9 personalities. Host Ken Watlington sits down with current Farmville mayor and former "Carolina Today" host John Moore to talk about his days working with the legendary Slim Short and so much more.

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    17 mins
  • Allan Hoffman and WNCT's 70th anniversary
    Dec 22 2023

    We've been spotlighting personalities that have helped make WNCT such a special place over the past 70 years. During December, WNCT has been celebrating and gearing up for its 70th anniversary. On December 22, 1953, WNCT-TV began broadcasting its TV signal. In this podcast, we talk with anchor Alan Hoffman, who served 27 years at Channel 9.

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    16 mins
  • Phillip Williams reflects on time at WNCT, 70th anniversary
    Dec 14 2023

    As part of WNCT-TV’s upcoming 70th anniversary, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. The celebration continues as Ken sits down with former Channel 9 meteorologist Phillip Williams. Phillip and Ken talk about 1999's Hurricane Floyd, what it's like growing up and working in Eastern North Carolina, WNCT's impact on the community and much more.

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    16 mins
  • WNCT's 70th anniversary: Meteorologist Dontae Jones
    Dec 8 2023

    As part of WNCT-TV's 70th anniversary celebration, host Ken Watlington is catching up with some former WNCT personalities and fan favorites. This episode features meteorologist Dontae Jones who worked at WNCT from 2013-2018. Dontae talks about his memories of the station and eastern North Carolina, he and Ken's shared winter weather experiences in Ohio, and some of the storms that affected ENC during his time at WNCT.

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    9 mins
  • Rachel Harris
    Aug 17 2023

    Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pitt County native Rachel Harris who just finished a solo drive from Mexico to Alaska. The 22-year-old shares some of her travel experiences and how her journey is inspiring others. Plus, Rachel details some of the things that can go wrong when you're out and about in the wilderness and what trip she hopes to make in the future!

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    11 mins
  • Brewery 99 in New Bern
    Aug 3 2023

    Brewery 99 owner Pete Frey is the first two-time guest on the podcast. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Pete to talk about Brewery 99's new 2,500-square-foot taproom and all the unique things visitors will find if they come for a visit.

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    12 mins
  • Ellen Brabo & The Ell Hotel
    Jun 30 2023

    Host Ken Watlington travels to Washington, NC to sit down with the owner of a century-old home that is now a boutique hotel called The Ell Hotel. After transitioning out of the US Army, Ellen Brabo found herself searching for a career in hospitality. Learn more about that, what her hotel has to offer guests and how she's become invested in the Washington community.

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    11 mins
  • Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, the book
    Jun 15 2023

    Host Ken Watlington chats with author Bethany Bradsher about her book "The Big Rock: Inside the Stakes Hunt for the Elusive Million-Dollar Marlin." Hear why she decided to write about one of the east coast's biggest fishing tournaments and find out what will be the focus of her next sports-related book.

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    13 mins