People & Places EXTRA

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" hos…

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 De…

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 Channe…

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 worke…

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…

 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 vis…

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 f…

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…

Music fans are once again spinning records in record numbers. Host Ken Watlington visits Alley Cat Records in Greenville to talk about the resurgence of vinyl and much more with store manager Jeff Bl…

This podcast isn't going to the dogs but it sure is meant to spotlight those who help them. This episode takes us to the dog pound. Host Ken Watlington visits Pitt County Animal Services to learn mor…

Host Ken Watlington visits the Leroy James Farmers Market in Pitt County. He's chatting with the manager and two vendors about what makes the year-round market a destination in Eastern NC. 

We're pulling up to a parking lot in Washington to visit the Perfect Perks Coffee Hut, a place putting the "small" in small business. Host Ken Watlington chats with owner Micki Taylor Kinnion and emp…

This episode visits a hidden gem in Greenville with a one-of-a-kind name, LookAtDatDer BBQ House & Catering. Host Ken Watlington sits down with owner Ivan Hawkins to talk about the origin of the name…

 Host Ken Watlington chats with the owners of Ghost Harbor Brewing Company, Thomas and Tabitha Reese. Hear the story behind how they started Elizabeth City's first craft brewery, how the beer scene h…

The peanut is the star of this episode. Host Ken Watlington catches up with Sharon & Chris Smith, owners of Mackeys Ferry Peanuts in Martin County, for the story behind why they bought the business. …