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USDA Funds Rural Distance Learning And Telemedicine Projects

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced over $4 million in funding for distance learning and telemedicine investment projects in North Carolina. ECU will receive $500,000 for a distance learning rural Dental Care Project. Beaufort County Community College will receive $81,329 for equipment to provide science, technology, eningeering, and math (STEM) courses to high school students and medical training courses through continuing education programs. Edgecombe County Schools will recieve $153,702 to implement a distance learning program that will provide access to advanced educational opporitunities for students. Eight of the 133 investment grants approved by the USDA will go to projects in Eastern North Carolina. 

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.