Clyde Edgerton has written ten novels, three of which are now movies. Of those produced, his favorite is Killer Diller. In 2013, he wrote a book of advice, Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers , and he’s also written a memoir: Solo: My Adventures In The Air. His short stories and essays have turned up in New York Times Magazine , Best American Short Stories, Southern Review, Oxford American, Garden & Gun – among others. He has been a Guggenheim Fellow, he is a member of the Fellowship of

On November 15, 1864, William Tecumseh Sherman began his “March to the Sea” from Atlanta to Savannah. It was the beginning of a major blow to the Confederacy during the American Civil War. While the 19 th century sounds like ancient history to some of us, there exists a tangible division in this country which has this year, played out in an emotional debate over how to treat Confederate monuments and statues. This month is also the 119 th anniversary of the day a white mob seized the reins of

It’s the last election-related show we’ll have in 2017. The day after a small percentage of eligible of voters went to the polls to choose leaders for the boards of towns and cities, we’re taking a look at what happened, what it could say about what’s on voters’ minds, and where we go from here. Also on this edition, we spend a great deal of time on why people didn't vote -- with lots of listeners chiming in via email and phone calls. Guests: Tim Buckland, Senior Political Reporter and Local

Fracaswell Hyman says he didn’t set out to be a writer. Despite that, he spent years writing for Nickelodeon – on the shows Little Bill, Taina, Gullah Gullah Island. We’ll hear about those years – but we’re also here today to talk about his first middle-grade novel, Mango Delight . And we’ll find out what he thought he was setting out to do for a career and before he unwittingly fell into a life of writing – which he now characterizes as “writing for my life”. Fracaswell Hyman is also an actor

On this edition of the CoastLine Candidate Interviews, our focus is largely on Oak Island in Brunswick County. We meet Kevin Lindsey and John Bach – both running for a seat on Town Council there. But first, we spend some time with one of the two contenders for Mayor in the Town of Kure Beach. Emilie Swearingen, the current mayor, is running again. However, she’s seeking to rejoin Kure Beach government as a Commissioner – a role she played before becoming Mayor. That means the field is open.

On this edition, we meet candidates from Oak Island and Kure Beach – two beach towns in southeastern North Carolina. Our focus is first on Oak Island in Brunswick County. The Town formed in 1999 through the consolidation of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. While the census bureau estimates the year-round population at about 7700, summer tourists – including day-trippers -- can cause the population to swell to up to 50,000 people. Six candidates are running for two open seats on Oak Island’s Town

Our focus here is again on Carolina Beach – the largest beach town in New Hanover County. At an estimated population of about 6,000, the town is more than double the size of the county's next largest, Wrightsville Beach. Median household income is around $60,000 -- higher than nearby Wilmington. Two people seeking one of the two open seats on Carolina Beach Town Council are with us today: Tammy Hanson and LeAnn Pierce. We will meet them in segments 2 and 3. But first: with developments on GenX

Our focus today is first on Oak Island and then Kure Beach – two beach towns in southeastern North Carolina. In the Brunswick County Town of Oak Island, six candidates are running for two open seats on council. Kenny Rogers, whom we will meet today, is challenging Mayor Cin Brochure as she seeks her second term. In the two later segments, we’ll meet two people seeking a seat on the Town Council of Kure Beach, located in New Hanover County: John Ellen and Jerry Dockery. Segment 1: Kenny Rogers --

New Hanover County is made up of four municipalities: the City of Wilmington, three beach towns, and some unincorporated areas. Wrightsville Beach is one of those three beach towns – governed by a Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, is slightly more than 2500. About 98% of the population is white with a median household income of more than $64,000. Mayor Bill Blair was scheduled to appear on this edition of CoastLine but dropped out a few days

Carolina Beach is the largest of the three beach towns in New Hanover County. At an estimated population of about 6,000 – more than double the size of the next largest, Wrightsville Beach. Median household income is around 60-thousand – higher than nearby Wilmington. The town is governed by a Council made up of four members and a mayor. Here, we meet two of the five candidates seeking a Council seat in Carolina Beach. We also meet the man challenging Mayor Dan Wilcox for his seat this year.