‘Lifeblood’ of the forest: Meet the volunteers who maintain Western North Carolina's trails. Coming up on ⁦Blue Ridge Public Radio⁩ at 8:45 a.m.: bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

"Bleak." "Broken." "Discouraging." These are the words Brevard City Council members used to describe the state of local affordable housing. And their assessment was correct, according to a presentation given by the city’s planning department. bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

This is a disgrace. This park is not only one of the most beautiful pieces of nature in South Florida, but also a commemoration of the struggle for desegregation in Florida. Look it up. Don’t open the door to further development in this place.

All bullets that struck a UPS driver who was killed after jewelry store robbers hijacked his truck and exchanged gunfire with authorities came from police officers, a new report from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement states. wsvn.com/news/local/bro…

Hundreds of investors – hoping to become U.S. residents by investing in of one of North Carolina’s largest sports facilities – may miss out as a key entity wrangles with immigration officials over an unpaid fee. For Blue Ridge Public Radio & Report for America bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

For Blue Ridge Public Radio and Report for America with Jose Sandoval: Tim Walz rally in Asheville included warnings against Mark Robinson, highlights of federal money in NC, and no mention of Israel/Palestine. bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

South Florida has the largest Haitian population in the U.S. -- over the last few days, community members and leaders have decried the rumors spread about Haitians in Springfield, Ohio. wlrn.org/news-in-brief/…

CNN investigation: Despite a history of anti-trans rhetoric, Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee for governor of NC, said he enjoyed watching transgender porn. He also referred to himself as a “perv.” cnn.com/2024/09/19/pol…

Nearly 100,000 Asheville residents may not have access to water for weeks, according to a press release shared by the city on Sunday afternoon. bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

On Due South, Jeff Tiberii talks with Blue Ridge Public Radio reporters Laura Hackett and Gerard Albert III, and meteorologist Brad Panovich at WCNC Charlotte about Hurricane Helene's impact on western NC. wunc.org/show/due-south…

In North Carolina, communities are in crisis with roads closed, slowing the delivery of food, water and other desperately needed aid. amna discussed more with Gerard Albert III of Blue Ridge Public Radio. to.pbs.org/4eGYJYo

In Asheville, #NorthCarolina, corps member @Gerard_Albert3/Blue Ridge Public Radio reports on PBS News that there is a critical lack of food, water, and cell service: "The biggest need is water." youtube.com/watch?v=-nOdmj…

FRI at 10AM w/ guest host Lesley McClurg: Gabriella Paul 🎙️, Gerard Albert III & Category Five author Porter Fox on #HurricaneMilton and why so-called “supercharged hurricanes” are becoming more common. ❓What are your Qs about Hurricane Milton? npr.org/2024/10/09/121…

Soiled bed sheets and overflowing toilets weren’t unusual sights at Asheville’s public housing communities in the days following Helene. When asked about concerns, CEO Monique Pierre said “there are always going to be folks who slip through the cracks.” bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

After Hurricane Helene, I spent time all over western North Carolina reporting on how mutual aid -- neighbors giving to neighbors -- was keeping most communities alive as they waited for aid from the government. For Blue Ridge Public Radio / Report for America bpr.org/bpr-news/2024-…

ICYMI: An NPR scoop — New estimates from an internal ICE document show that the agency would need $26B, 110,000 more detention beds and over 10,000 personnel to implement the Laken Riley Act, a measure that has newfound Democratic support on the Hill. npr.org/2025/01/16/nx-…

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., implored newly inaugurated President Donald Trump on Tuesday "to have mercy upon" communities across the country "who are scared now" after his election. "There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in

NEW: FEMA deemed hundreds of thousands eligible for housing help. Why did so few use it? Latest from Blue Ridge Public Radio / Report for America bpr.org/bpr-news/2025-…

Honored to be selected for the Inaugural New Voices Award from Public Media Journalists Association. The new award was established to celebrate rising stars who exemplify the values of public service journalism, excellence and innovative storytelling. pmja.org/pmja-presents-…