Gerard Albert III

Reporter covering Rural Communities in Western North Carolina for @BlueRidgePublic and @Report4America Read my work:

[Gerard Albert III @gerard_albert3]

Honored to be selected for the Inaugural New Voices Award from @PMJATweets.

The new award was established to celebrate rising stars who exemplify the values of public service journalism, excellence and innovative storytelling.

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NEW: FEMA deemed hundreds of thousands eligible for housing help. Why did so few use it?

Latest from @BlueRidgePublic / @Report4America

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[PBS News @NewsHour]

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 Democratic, Republican and independent families — some who fear for their lives," Budde said during remarks at an interfaith prayer service at Washington National Cathedral with the president, Vice President JD Vance and their spouses in attendance.

She noted the work of many immigrants to the U.S. who pick crops, clean office buildings, work in the poultry and meatpacking industries and wash dishes in the hospitality field.

"They may not be citizens or have the proper documentation, but the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals," Budde said. "They pay taxes and are good neighbors. They are faithful members of our churches, mosques, gurdwara and temples."

Budde's comments come after Trump signed executive orders late Monday to declare a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border and pushed for the end the use of an app that allowed migrants seeking asylum to request appointments with American border officials.

"Our God teaches us that we are to be merciful to the stranger, for we were all once strangers in this land," Budde said before closing her remarks.

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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.
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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.”
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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 @BlueRidgePublic / @Report4America

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FRI at 10AM w/ guest host @lesleywmcclurg:

@GabriellaPaul8, @gerard_albert3 & Category Five author Porter Fox on #HurricaneMilton and why so-called “supercharged hurricanes” are becoming more common.

❓What are your Qs about Hurricane Milton?
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In Asheville, #NorthCarolina, corps member @Gerard_Albert3/@BlueRidgePublic reports on @NewsHour that there is a critical lack of food, water, and cell service: "The biggest need is water."
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[PBS News @NewsHour]

In North Carolina, communities are in crisis with roads closed, slowing the delivery of food, water and other desperately needed aid. @IAmAmnaNawaz discussed more with @gerard_albert3 of @BlueRidgePublic.
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On Due South, @j_tibs talks with @BlueRidgePublic reporters Laura Hackett and @gerard_albert3, and meteorologist @wxbrad at WCNC Charlotte about Hurricane Helene's impact on western NC.

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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.

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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.”

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[Elise Catrion Gregg @elisecgregg]

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.

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For @BlueRidgePublic and @Report4America with @JoseSandoval_02:

@Tim_Walz rally in Asheville included warnings against @markrobinsonNC, highlights of federal money in NC, and no mention of Israel/Palestine.

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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 @BlueRidgePublic & @Report4America

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[WSVN 7 News @wsvn]

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. https://t.co/boYOUDSNfb

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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.

[Florida DEP News @FLDEPNews]

Dr. Von. D Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park is in the heart of one of Florida’s busiest regions. Converting an underutilized paved area to pickleball courts will benefit both locals & out-of-town visitors.

[Gerard Albert III @gerard_albert3]

"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.

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[Felicia Sonmez @feliciasonmez]

‘Lifeblood’ of the forest: Meet the volunteers who maintain Western North Carolina's trails. Coming up on ⁦@BlueRidgePublic⁩ at 8:45 a.m.: https://t.co/Wem0IARsCO

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Mission Hospital could still open ER in Arden, despite lack of public hearing, NC judge rules

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