Bea Mitchell

Hi! I'm an ambitious journalist seeking work in audio and written journalism. For years, I have reported on important news, events and culture across North Carolina, and have also led the creation and expansion of Uptown Audio, UNC Charlotte's student podcast network. 

Podcasts

Here are the episodes I've hosted!

Onslow County Sees Uptick In COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations

As the highly contagious Delta variant continues to spread, Onslow County’s current COVID-19 case count has risen to 19,619. With over 400 new cases in the past week and a total death count of 164, county officials are urging more people to get vaccinated.

Despite local efforts to make the COVID-19 vaccine easily available, only 43% of Onslow County residents have been fully or partially vaccinated. This falls 8% short from the state average. According to Kristen Hoover, Onslow County’s public
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Researchers Asking Local Anglers For Their Fish Carcasses

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is asking local anglers to donate their fish carcasses for science.

Since 2014, the Division has collected over 4,000 carcasses of native species like Spanish mackerel and southern kingfish. From the carcasses, researchers can determine the length, sex and age of the fish. This data fills in sampling gaps and allows the division to better manage the fisheries resources of the state. Fishers can donate their carcasses at a dozen drop-off sites alon

Seagrass Decline Affects More Than The Environment

Coastal North Carolina is home to over 130,000 acres of submerged aquatic vegetation. Some researchers say the coast might be in danger of losing up to half of that over the next decade. A decline in seagrass habitat affects more than the environment. It also has lasting economic impacts, according to a new study.

Submerged Aquatic Vegetation, or SAV, is a crucial part of North Carolina’s coastal ecosystem. It contributes to water quality and shoreline stabilization. Tim Ellis, an ecologist wit
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Demand For Farmed Oysters Helps Grow NC's Shellfish Industry

North Carolina oyster farming is a growing industry that is attracting hundreds of workers from around the country. A recent survey tracked this upward trend of supply and demand for cultivated oysters.

The economic impact of cultivated oysters has surpassed wild-caught oysters for the first time, according to a study conducted by Dr. Eric Edwards, an economist at N.C. State Department of Agriculture. Farmed oysters provide a consistent half-shell shape that is easier to eat than harvested, mor
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Gov. Roy Cooper Declares May As Military Appreciation Month

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has declared May to be Military Appreciation Month. With over 100,000 active-duty military personnel and their families and approximately 725,000 military veterans, North Carolina has the fifth-largest military presence in the country. According to North Carolina Department of Military & Veterans Affairs Secretary Walter E. Gaskin, state officials designated this month in part to further “remember the ultimate sacrifice” of many North Carolinians and “express ..
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Uptown Audio News | Black Lives Matter Part 2

In this week's episode, reports Jacob Cranfill and Audrey Wallace discuss the Insurrection Act and mail-in voting in relations with the Black Lives Matter movement and the November election.

In this week's episode, reports Jacob Cranfill and Audrey Wallace discuss the Insurrection Act and mail-in voting in relations with the Black Lives Matter movement and the November election.

UNC Charlotte students report on events affecting them and their community.