Three more COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Duplin County Tuesday, bringing the total number of fatalities to 16. According to a news release, two of the recent deaths were people ages 50 to 64 years old, and one person was over the age of 65. As testing increases in Duplin County, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases has climbed to 670 residents.
Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.