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Is The Lost Colony Still Lost?

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh
Published January 27, 2015 at 8:45 AM EST
First Colony Foundation

The disappearance of settlers at Roanoke has remained a mystery for hundreds of years, but a clue from a 16th century map is helping researchers determine what happened to the colonists.  Mac McKee speaks with the President of the First Colony Foundation Phil Evans about how a "map patch" has lead them to dig in Bertie County where artifacts dating to that time period have been found.
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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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