Joel Brown
Before joining The Eyewitness News Team, Joel was the Washington-based correspondent for CBS NewsPath, the network's affiliate service.
He spent nearly four years covering politics from The White House and Capitol Hill. He also traveled the country following national news stories, including weeks on the road covering the historic 2008 presidential election. And Joel was there live at Kennedy Space Center reporting on the final launch of NASA's space shuttle program.
Joel spent 3 years in South Florida as a reporter and fill-in anchor for WSVN, Miami's innovative Fox affiliate.
His "break-out" story came in 2005, covering the minute-by-minute details of the Terri Schiavo "right to die" case. He also got the chance to cover his share of tropical weather in Florida, including the '05 Hurricane season, which was the busiest on record.
Before Miami, Joel began his career in television news at KETK, the NBC affiliate in Tyler, TX. When he left east Texas, he was the station's 5:00 anchor and education beat reporter.
Joel was born and raised in suburban Philadelphia, where his mom and dad still live. But he also has roots here in North Carolina's Sandhills area. Joel's father was born and raised in Fayetteville. And he has a whole host of aunts, uncles, and cousins in the area.
Joel's Stories
Griot & Grits Project preserving Black families' history using AI: 'Crazy and exciting'
The initiative invites African Americans nationwide to submit videos, photos, and oral histories of their families.
Duke researchers achieve breakthrough in HIV vaccine development
Scientists at Duke University's Human Vaccine Institute have made a significant advance in the quest for an HIV vaccine.
Miss North Carolina Carrie Everett vies for 2025 Miss America crown
Carrie Everett brings an athletic background to the pageant world.
Descendants make historic return to Stagville Plantation in Durham: It's an emotional trip'
The historic journey, now known by the family as 'The Trek,' began in 1844 when enslaver Paul Cameron ordered 114 enslaved people to walk from Stagville to western Alabama.
Raleigh's Next Mayor: Meet candidate James Shaughnessy IV, a Gen Z'er with an unconventional path
ABC11's election-year series on the five candidates running to be the next mayor of Raleigh concludes with James Shaughnessy IV, the youngest person in the race.
Raleigh's Next Mayor: Meet candidate Terrance Ruth, who's making his second bid for Raleigh mayor
ABC11's election-year series on the five candidates running to be the next mayor of Raleigh continues with Terrance Ruth, who finished second in Raleigh's 2022 mayoral race.
Raleigh's Next Mayor: Meet candidate Paul Fitts, who has an ambitious vision for the city
ABC11's election-year series on the five candidates running to be the next mayor of Raleigh continues with Paul Fitts, the lone Republican in the race.
Raleigh's Next Mayor: Meet candidate Janet Cowell
ABC11's election-year series on the five candidates running to be the next mayor of Raleigh continues with Janet Cowell, former state treasurer and a seasoned lawmaker.
Raleigh's Next Mayor: Meet candidate Eugene Myrick
ABC 11 launches its election-year series on the five candidates running to be the next mayor of Raleigh with Eugene Myrick, a political newcomer and vocal community advocate.
Duke renames student union, immortalizes likeness of 2 longtime custodians
Portraits of ABC11 Joel Brown's great-great-grandfather and great-great-uncle now hang inside Duke University's East Campus student union.