Five Prime Podcast
We are the Five Prime Group, a leading provider of information and services for healthy living and wellness through increased public awareness. The Five Prime Media Podcast revolves around these five guiding principles (primes) that drive our business which are:
Integrity, Tolerance, Determination, Loyalty and Service. Tune in for Eastern NC information and the latest news.
Episodes
103 episodes
Five Prime Spotlight - Clay Roberson and Levi Young
This show features Clay Roberson, Substance Abuse Counselor and Levi Young, Peer Support Specialist from Walter B. Jones Treatment Center in Greenville. They discuss addiction, treatment, recovery, and connection to mental health during Addicti...
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Five Prime Spotlight - Uconda Dunn & David Horn
This special edition features Uconda Dunn, Vice President of Business and Workforce Solutions – Pitt Community College, and David Horn, Director of Strategic Partnerships – ENC Greenville Alliance. They describe the career fair to take place on...
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18:06
ECU Pirate Happenings - Dr. Chris Buddo
This segment highlights Dr. Chris Buddo, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at East Carolina University. He shares insights about his role, the challenges the university faces, and his vision for the future of higher education.
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Pitt County Schools (Education Connection) - Gretchen Wilson
This episode highlights Ms. Gretchen Wilson, the Director of School Nutrition Services for Pitt County Schools. She talks about school programs and services, the effects of COVID on food services, and adhering to USDA nutrition guidelines.
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31:30
Five Prime Spotlight - Mark & Don (September 2025)
On Saturday morning breaks, Mark and Don chat about the rise of AI (artificial intelligence), their early college days, and the value of family.
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24:21
Greenville Utilities Information Show - Tony Cannon (August 2025)
Tony Cannon, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer for Greenville Utilities returns for his regular program. He discusses the recent rate change, capital improvements across utility systems, what to do if a “scammer” contact you, and vari...
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28:33
Pitt Partner's for Health - Charmaine Reeder and Almon-Re Alston
This show features Charmaine Reeder and Almon-Re Alston, Community Engagement Coordinators with the Pitt Partners for Health Access to Care Team. They discuss the ECU Health sponsored “Men’s Health Fair and Classic Car Show” to be held on Satur...
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19:01
Pitt Partner's for Health - Brenda Leigh
Brenda Leigh, MS RD, Director of Lifestyle Medicine for ECU Health, discusses how Lifestyle Medicine differs from traditional medicine. She discusses the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, the role food plays in healing and prevention, and Culi...
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26:08
ECU Health - Dr. Naseen Vohra
This show features Dr. Naseen Vohra, Professor and Chief-Surgical Oncology at Brody School of Medicine and ECU Health. She discusses types of skin cancer, signs and symptoms, risks, and prevention.
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ECU Pirate Happenings - Dr. Bim Akintade
This program features Dr. Bim Akintade, ECU Dean of Nursing. He discusses his journey to the position, healthcare challenges facing nursing, and issues related to education in this post-COVID environment.
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26:07
Five Prime Spotlight - Dr. Lathan Turner
Mark Woodson and Dr. Lathan Turner are back. Dr. Turner shares his experience hosting the “Pirate Happening Radio Show,” talks about his time with the ECU student affairs organization, and offers advice for students heading back to college camp...
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22:32
Pitt Partner's for Health - Jennifer Lanier-Coward
This show in collaboration with Pitt Partners for Health features Jennifer Lanier-Coward, Director of Pitt County Cultural Arts & Recreation. She discusses the role and responsibilities of the department, programs, events, activities, and f...
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22:36
Pitt County Schools (Education Connection) - Coach Paul Cornwell
This show features Coach Paul Cornwell, Director of Athletics, K-12 Healthful Living Director, and Driver’s Education Coordinator for Pitt County Schools. As the new school year approaches, he talks about different programs and policies affecti...
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29:05
Pitt Partners for Health - Michelle Ethridge and Merredith Lovely
The guests for this show are Community Paramedics, Michelle Ethridge and Merredith Lovely. They discuss the mission and purpose of the community paramedic program, the patient population, interactions with other agencies, and challenges they fa...
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27:30
Five Prime Spotlight - Tonya Foreman
This is a special program with Tonya Foreman, Greenville City Council Member District #2. She discusses the various issues and topics that impact the local community and eastern NC.
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25:24
Greenville City Beat - Brock Letchworth (June 2025)
Public Information Officer for the City of Greenville, Brock Letchworth, returns for his monthly program to update listeners. He discusses work at Town Commons, upgrades to Wildwood Park, status of the city budget, and upcoming events and proje...
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Greenville Utilities Information Show - Jonathan Sergeant (Episode III)
Energy Services Specialist, Jonathan Sergeant, returns to provide listeners with valuable warm weather tips. He discusses thermostat settings, use of fans for cooling, changing filters, and other energy saving tips.
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23:28
ECU Health - Tiffanie Herring
This program features Tiffanie Herring, Community Liaison Coordinator, Trillium Health Resources, who is a member of the Mental Health Action Team for Pitt Partners for Health. She discusses the steps to self-care and initiatives supporting men...
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Pitt County Schools (Education Connection) - Rachel Candaso
This special program features Ms. Rachel Candaso, teacher at Wellcome Middle School in Pitt County and 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Teacher of the Year. She discusses the process for receiving the award and her work as an AVID teacher and si...
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22:56
Five Prime Spotlight - Isaiah Crumpler
This program features a special guest, Isaiah Crumpler, an alumnus of D.H. Conley High School and football player at Rutgers University. He shares his experiences in public education and his transition to competing at the NCAA Division One leve...
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27:06
Five Prime Spotlight - Mark & Don
Mark and Don discuss high school and college graduations during this season, reflecting on lessons learned and offering advice for future success to those pursuing further education.
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23:10
Greenville Utilities Information Show - David Springer
This show features David Springer, Director of Water Resources for Greenville Utilities. He discusses how his organization is structured to handle water and wastewater management for GUC. Also discussed are improvements in plant and facilities ...
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31:12
Five Prime Spotlight - Dr. Turner Community Program
Dr. Lathan Turner interviews Adrian Atkinson, Partner at K.L. Scott & Associates, for his community information program. Mr. Atkinson shares insights on his upbringing in Greenville, his professional journey, and current topics of significa...
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27:40
Greenville Utilities Information Show - Steve Hawley - (Episode III)
Steve Hawley, the Public Information Officer for Greenville Utilities, provides updates on utility rate increases, major projects, and the process for enrolling in the community solar farm project. Additional topics include “Operation Spring Cl...
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Pitt County Schools (Education Connection) - Dr. Tara Patterson
This episode highlights Dr. Tara Patterson, Assistant Superintendent of Resources at Pitt County Schools, as she explores the efforts in delivering HR programs and services for students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the discussion covers H...
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