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Some Local School Boards Change Masking Polices As COVID-19 Cases Increase

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published August 18, 2021 at 6:28 PM EDT

The Carteret County Board of Education will require mandatory face covering wearing for all students and staff beginning Thursday, August 19, 2021. Multiple media outlets report that the board voted Wednesday to require masks for the first two weeks of school. The Board will meet again September 7th to reconsider the mask requirement. On Tuesday, Craven County Schools announced an updated policy that will require students and staff in pre-K-13 to wear masks due to an increase of COVID-19 cases. Pitt County Schools voted on Monday in favor of mandating masks.

Jared Brumbaugh

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.

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