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 4 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, 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. 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
Durham mayor delivers first State of the City: 'Durham is dope'
The mayor dived headfirst into public safety and told the audience he hopes that Durham becomes the most progressive city of public safety in America.
Husband found guilty in stabbing death of Raleigh student Christina Matos
Erick Hernandez-Mendez has been found guilty in the murder of a Raleigh student who was found dead inside her apartment.
Hayti Heritage Film Festival to showcase 'Importance of Black southern film'
Hayti Heritage Film Festival begins Thursday, March 7.
North Carolina native, Hillside grad dishes on his 'Genius: MLK/X' role: 'Anything is possible'
Brandon Henderson graduated from Hillside before attending Morehouse College in Atlanta.
Lunsford Lane's death-defying journey out of slavery in NC: 'His story mattered'
A book on Lunsford Lane will shine a new light on this remarkable life.
Raleigh's Dr. Cleon F. Thompson mourned as a giant in NC higher education: 'Transformative leader'
Dr. Cleon F. Thompson will be laid to rest Friday in Raleigh.
'Grandma Shirley' to graduate from NCCU at age 76: 'I'm not a quitter'
Shirley Fuller's story is one of inspiration, determination and resilience.
NC Medicaid expansion takes effect, here's how to enroll and see who's eligible
Find out if you're eligible for NC Medicaid expansion and sign up.
From pen to page: Former felon aims to change lives with his children's books
Reginald Kornegay is not just writing children's books; he's writing himself a whole new life story.
Veteran-owned Southern Pines distillery to celebrate military valor, sacrifice
A military couple is building their dream in Southern Pines -- a distillery that honors the spirit of courage and those who gave all.