Jared Brumbaugh

Music and Conversation with "Coyote's" Marcy Brenner

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:47:47 +0000

The band “Coyote” has multiple concerts set for this weekend in our area: Friday night at the Trent River Coffee Company, Saturday night at Clawson's Restaurant, and Sunday at Swanfest. For more information, visit: http://events.publicbroadcasting.net/pre/events.eventsmain

The Down East Journal (05/17/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:44:40 +0000

This week, preservation efforts on historic landmarks along the Gullah Corridor were given the green light to move forward. We hear an update on the project. And, “Coyote” the band has multiple concerts set for this weekend in our area. Music and conversation with band member Marcy Brenner this week on the Down East Journal. Friday at noon on all of the PRE stations. And, Saturday at noon on News and Ideas

Expediting Disability Compensation Claims for Veterans

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:04:50 +0000

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced they’re implementing an initiative to expedite disability compensation claims for Veterans who have waited a year or more.

The Down East Journal (05/10/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:59:22 +0000

This week on the Down East Journal, the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced they’re implementing an initiative to expedite disability compensation claims for Veterans who have waited a year or more. And, a project to help restore declining fish populations is underway along the Cape Fear River. We’ll explain how crushed granite will be the basis for a new fish habitat.

Non-Profit Group Creating Fish Habiat for the Cape Fear River

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:00:41 +0000

A project to help restore declining fish populations is underway along the Cape Fear River. We’ll explain how crushed granite will be the basis for a new fish habitat.

Underwater Fishing Tournament Targets Invasive Fish Speices

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:21:30 +0000

An underwater fishing tournament takes place later this month. Divers are hoping to snag as many non-native, invasive lionfish as they can for a chance at winning some prize money.

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The Down East Journal (05/03/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:05:29 +0000

This week on the Down East Journal, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood was in Goldsboro this week to tour downtown revitalization projects. L.C. Morris has an update on the effort, which has been in the works since 2007. And, an underwater fishing tournament takes place later this month. Divers are hoping to snag as many non-native, invasive lionfish for a chance at winning some prize money. The Down East Journal airs Friday at noon on all of the PRE stations, and Saturday at noon on Public Radio East's News and Ideas Network.

Local Scientist Discovers Rapid Water Quality Testing Method

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:22:32 +0000

We talk to a local scientist who developed a new method of rapidly detecting polluted water that’s likely to become the standard in the United States.

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The Down East Journal (04/26/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:06:49 +0000

DNA Processing Facility Planned for Greenville

Jared Brumbaugh — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:40:20 +0000

A vacant property in Greenville could become a new DNA processing facility. Jared Brumbaugh has more.

Kinston Charter School Faces Closure

Jared Brumbaugh — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:22:35 +0000

A charter school serving close to 200 students in an economically depressed area of Kinston is facing closure. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has recommended Children‘s Village Academy’s charter be revoked because of cash flow problems and increasing school debt. Find out what Children‘s Village Academy is doing to stay open.

Goldsboro High School Receives Prestigious Science Award

Jared Brumbaugh — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:15:18 +0000

We speak with a Goldsboro High School teacher who received a prestigious technology award for UV radiation and bacterial cell growth research.

The Down East Journal (04/19/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:40:52 +0000

A charter school serving close to 200 students in an economically depressed area of Kinston is facing closure. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has recommended Children‘s Village Academy’s charter be revoked because of cash flow problems and increasing school debt. This week on the Down East Journal, find out what Children‘s Village Academy is doing to stay open.

Native Americans in ENC Honor Heritage and Ancestors

Jared Brumbaugh — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:50:35 +0000

Native American descendants from New York state and eastern North Carolina honored their ancestors at a recent ceremony in Snow Hill. We talk about the Battle of Nooherooka fought between settlers and the Tuscarora people in the 1700’s.

ENC Strawberry Season Gets A Late Start

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:19:04 +0000

The Down East Journal (04/13/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:28:35 +0000

Tuscarora descendants from New York state and eastern North Carolina honored their ancestors at a recent ceremony in Snow Hill. This week on the Down East Journal, we talk about the Battle of Nooherooka fought between settlers and the Tuscarora people in the 1700’s. And, a great strawberry season is just around the corner. We speak with growers in eastern North Carolina about a pesky virus stunting some plants growth and how little impact the problem will have on yield.

Fracking Waste in ENC?

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:28:49 +0000

We report on the recent proposal to send fracking waste water to eastern North Carolina for storage.

Strange Arctic Bird Appearing Along Our Coast

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:20:35 +0000

An unusual number of arctic birds called dovekies are turning up along the coast often injured and malnourished. We speak with a local wildlife sanctuary about this phenomenon and why the birds are dying after being rehabilitated.

It’s a sign of spring and warm weather… birds returning to eastern North Carolina after spending the winter down south. But for one species, making the journey back home has become perilous. The dovekie, a small arctic bird resembling a penguin only stands an average eight inches tall, but it makes a thousand mile journey every spring.

The Down East Journal (04/05/13)

Jared Brumbaugh — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:23:26 +0000

This week on the Down East Journal, we report on the recent proposal to send fracking waste water to eastern North Carolina for storage. Also, an unusual number of arctic birds called dovekies are turning up along the coast often injured and malnourished. We speak with a local wildlife sanctuary about this phenomenon and why the birds are dying after being rehabilitated. Listen for the Down East Journal, Friday at noon on PRE, Public Radio East. Catch the rebroadcast Saturday at noon on PRE, Public Radio East, News and Ideas at 88.5 WZNB New Bern, 91

Easter Recipies with Eddy Browning

Jared Brumbaugh — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:15:33 +0000

Just in time for Easter, Eddy Browning shares an authentic southern recipe that you may never heard of.