George Olsen
Host of ATC; Producer of The SoundGeorge Olsen is a 1977 Havelock High School graduate. He received his B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of South Carolina in 1982 where he got his first taste of non-commercial radio working for their student station WUSC. After graduation he worked about five years in commercial radio before coming to work at Public Radio East where he has remained since outside of a nearly 3-year stint as jazz and operations coordinator at WUAL in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in the early 1990s. On his return to eastern North Carolina he hosted classical music for Public Radio East before moving into the Morning Edition host position and now can be heard on All Things Considered. He also hosts and produces The Sound, five hours of Americana, Roots Rock and Contemporary Folk weekday evenings on PRE Public Radio East News & Ideas, and is a news and feature producer for Public Radio East.
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North Carolina’s status as a purple state politically appears to remain true according to a new ECU poll. After three straight close presidential races in…
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Over 1 million new voters could be casting ballots in North Carolina during the next Presidential election. A report from Carolina Demography says there…
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WILMINGTON – The Coastal Land Trust has announced the purchase of 247 acres of Jones County property. A press release from the land trust says their…
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Greenville residents can enjoy a new city park for one day and one day only. A press release from the city of Greenville says the city will host a pop-up…
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REAL ID requirements go into effect in just under a year. A press release from the state Department of Transportation reports that Tuesday, October 1…
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A Duke Health study indicates a potential carcinogen is present in high levels in some e-cigarette and smokeless tobacco products. The study indicates…
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A statewide apprenticeship program is growing. A press release from the state Community College system says the number of people in the state’s…
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September's Democratic presidential debate has been narrowed to one night only, as more candidates have called it quits altogether.Ten candidates are on…
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The public will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of newly certified voting systems this month. A press release from the state Board of Elections…
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UNDATED – Permanent residents of Ocracoke Island will be allowed back effective Monday. To help speed the delivery of hurricane relief supplies to the…