• It’s been a month since Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Outer Banks. The Category 1 storm left hundreds of homes uninhabitable and hundreds more severely damaged on Ocracoke Island. Small, individual piles of debris are dwarfed by the massive 30-foot-high, 50-yard-long mountain of debris that covers the public beach access parking lot just north of the village. Enormous semi-trucks line up for loads of drywall, insulation, lamps, carpets, and personal treasures of all kinds. When they're full, the trucks will take the two-and-a-half hour ferry to the mainland, where the trash will eventually land in dumps. Village officials says about 400 of the island's 1,000 residents are now homeless after the storm. FEMA has told local officials that they are still analyzing data to make a determination whether Ocracoke will qualify for help. 📷 by @madelinepgray / for WUNC #ocracoke #northcarolina #hurricanedorian #wuncphotos
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    It’s been a month since Hurricane Dorian pummeled the Outer Banks. The Category 1 storm left hundreds of homes uninhabitable and hundreds more severely damaged on Ocracoke Island. Small, individual piles of debris are dwarfed by the massive 30-foot-high, 50-yard-long mountain of debris that covers the public beach access parking lot just north of the village. Enormous semi-trucks line up for loads of drywall, insulation, lamps, carpets, and personal treasures of all kinds. When they're full, the trucks will take the two-and-a-half hour ferry to the mainland, where the trash will eventually land in dumps. Village officials says about 400 of the island's 1,000 residents are now homeless after the storm. FEMA has told local officials that they are still analyzing data to make a determination whether Ocracoke will qualify for help. 📷 by @madelinepgray / for WUNC #ocracoke #northcarolina #hurricanedorian #wuncphotos
  • Shawn Campbell helps Justin Herris get back on the boat after a dive at the Circle of Heroes military memorial off the coast of Clearwater, Fla. A growing number of programs try to treat PTSD by getting veterans into nature, even deep under the sea. But there's little scientific evidence that treatments like scuba therapy work. 📷 by Stephanie Colombini / American Homefront #wuncphotos
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    Shawn Campbell helps Justin Herris get back on the boat after a dive at the Circle of Heroes military memorial off the coast of Clearwater, Fla. A growing number of programs try to treat PTSD by getting veterans into nature, even deep under the sea. But there's little scientific evidence that treatments like scuba therapy work. 📷 by Stephanie Colombini / American Homefront #wuncphotos
  • Jazmyne Childs, a former youth and college director for the state NAACP, said at a news conference that she endured unwanted physical contact and harassment starting shortly after her employment began in 2017. She identified the harasser as her supervisor, the Rev. Curtis Gatewood, who is running for president of the state chapter, challenging the incumbent. The national NAACP said Thursday that it received a formal complaint alleging sexual impropriety from the North Carolina NAACP on Sept. 11 and is looking into the allegations. Photo by Jason deBruyn/ WUNC #northcarolina #WUNCphotos
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    Jazmyne Childs, a former youth and college director for the state NAACP, said at a news conference that she endured unwanted physical contact and harassment starting shortly after her employment began in 2017. She identified the harasser as her supervisor, the Rev. Curtis Gatewood, who is running for president of the state chapter, challenging the incumbent. The national NAACP said Thursday that it received a formal complaint alleging sexual impropriety from the North Carolina NAACP on Sept. 11 and is looking into the allegations. Photo by Jason deBruyn/ WUNC #northcarolina #WUNCphotos
  • Headed to #centerfest in downtown Durham or #pepperfestnc in downtown Pittsboro? Come say hi at the WUNC booth and get your #publicradio temporary tattoo! @abundance_nc @durham_arts
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    Headed to #centerfest in downtown Durham or #pepperfestnc in downtown Pittsboro? Come say hi at the WUNC booth and get your #publicradio temporary tattoo! @abundance_nc @durham_arts
  • Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is on a three-day tour of college campuses in the Carolinas. He rallied a crowd at UNC Chapel Hill Thursday evening. I need your help. I need your help, but more importantly we need each other,” Sander said to the crowd. “We need each other -- to help me win the election -- but we need each other to transform this country. (Photos by @sicklesphotography | Peyton Sickles for WUNC) #wuncphotos #chapelhillnc #northcarolina
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    Vermont Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is on a three-day tour of college campuses in the Carolinas. He rallied a crowd at UNC Chapel Hill Thursday evening. I need your help. I need your help, but more importantly we need each other,” Sander said to the crowd. “We need each other -- to help me win the election -- but we need each other to transform this country. (Photos by @sicklesphotography | Peyton Sickles for WUNC) #wuncphotos #chapelhillnc #northcarolina
  • WUNC joins @npr in remembering veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, who joined an upstart NPR in 1978 and left an indelible imprint on the growing network with her coverage of Washington politics before later going to ABC News. She died Tuesday at 75. In her honor, we wanted to share these photos from her 1990 visit to WUNC. For more on Roberts’ life and legacy please visit wunc.org. [📸 by Jerry Markotos] #publicradio #npr #wunc
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    WUNC joins @npr in remembering veteran journalist Cokie Roberts, who joined an upstart NPR in 1978 and left an indelible imprint on the growing network with her coverage of Washington politics before later going to ABC News. She died Tuesday at 75. In her honor, we wanted to share these photos from her 1990 visit to WUNC. For more on Roberts’ life and legacy please visit wunc.org. [📸 by Jerry Markotos] #publicradio #npr #wunc
  • As Hurricane Dorian begins lashing Camp Lejeune, the sprawling Marine Base is unusually vulnerable because it's still badly damaged from Hurricane Florence a year ago. Last year's storm caused more than $3 billion in damage to the base, much of it from water pouring through shredded roofs. Base spokesman Nat Fahy said between 200 and 300 buildings still have only tarps keeping rain out. #hurricanedorian #dorian #camplejeune
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    As Hurricane Dorian begins lashing Camp Lejeune, the sprawling Marine Base is unusually vulnerable because it's still badly damaged from Hurricane Florence a year ago. Last year's storm caused more than $3 billion in damage to the base, much of it from water pouring through shredded roofs. Base spokesman Nat Fahy said between 200 and 300 buildings still have only tarps keeping rain out. #hurricanedorian #dorian #camplejeune
  • Animal rescue organizations are working to get some shelter animals out of areas likely to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. The Humane Society of the United States is coordinating a multi-state effort to relocate pets away from communities along the East Coast. Shelters tend to see an influx of lost animals following a hurricane. By moving shelter occupants to other areas, advocates hope to make room for those that are newly dislocated, and make it easier for owners to reclaim them. @humanesociety @spcaofwakecounty
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    Animal rescue organizations are working to get some shelter animals out of areas likely to be hit by Hurricane Dorian. The Humane Society of the United States is coordinating a multi-state effort to relocate pets away from communities along the East Coast. Shelters tend to see an influx of lost animals following a hurricane. By moving shelter occupants to other areas, advocates hope to make room for those that are newly dislocated, and make it easier for owners to reclaim them. @humanesociety @spcaofwakecounty
  • Jeffery from Cary traveled to Greece in June after winning a trip to the destination of his choice from WUNC! His wife, Gretchen, told WUNC, “Our destinations included ancient Athens, mythic Delphi, artsy Hydra, and breathtaking Santorini. The 5-star hotels, fun side trips, relaxing down-time, delicious Greek food, and super-welcoming Greek people were unforgettable!” . . . Where would you go if you won a trip to the destination of your choice? Today is the LAST DAY to enter this trip drawing -- and TODAY ONLY you’ll also be entered to win the smartphone of your choice too! Don’t miss your chance to enter two great drawings when you support WUNC today at wunc.org. #supportwunc #wunc #publicradio #travel
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    Jeffery from Cary traveled to Greece in June after winning a trip to the destination of his choice from WUNC! His wife, Gretchen, told WUNC, “Our destinations included ancient Athens, mythic Delphi, artsy Hydra, and breathtaking Santorini. The 5-star hotels, fun side trips, relaxing down-time, delicious Greek food, and super-welcoming Greek people were unforgettable!” . . . Where would you go if you won a trip to the destination of your choice? Today is the LAST DAY to enter this trip drawing -- and TODAY ONLY you’ll also be entered to win the smartphone of your choice too! Don’t miss your chance to enter two great drawings when you support WUNC today at wunc.org. #supportwunc #wunc #publicradio #travel