Public Radio East (PRE) was founded in 1984 as a public radio station serving eastern North Carolina. The station was established by a group of local community leaders and educators who recognized the need for a public broadcasting service in the region. PRE began as WTEB, licensed to the Craven Community College Foundation, with the goal of providing educational and cultural programming to the area. Today, Public Radio East is owned and operated by the Craven Community College Foundation, maintaining its commitment to public service and education. Based in New Bern, North Carolina, Public Radio East covers a wide range of news and programming. Their content includes local and regional news, national and international news through their affiliation with NPR, as well as cultural and educational programs. PRE focuses on issues relevant to eastern North Carolina, including politics, environment, education, and community events. They also feature music programming, with a particular emphasis on classical and jazz. One interesting fact: Public Radio East plays a crucial role in emergency communications for the coastal region of North Carolina. During hurricanes and other severe weather events, PRE remains on air, often serving as a lifeline of information for residents in affected areas, even when other forms of communication are disrupted.