Gerard Albert III
Western North Carolina Rural Communities ReporterEmail: galbert@bpr.org
Phone: 865-332-9439
Gerard Albert III is the Western North Carolina rural communities reporter for BPR News.
He previously worked as a journalist for WLRN in South Florida, where he reported on affordable housing policy, local government accountability and criminal justice. He also covered the criminal justice system in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he earned two South Carolina Press Association awards.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Florida International University, where he served as editor-in-chief of the student newspaper.
In his free time, you can find Gerard kayaking, reading a book in his hammock, or making zines with his friends.
He joined BPR in July 2024.
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BPR spoke with three Forest Service employees who worked on wildfires throughout the WNC communities they call home. -
The new grant program is one of several aimed at small business recovery after Hurricane Helene. -
Damage to trees and roads caused by Hurricane Helene makes fires more difficult to fight. -
The Black Cove and Fish Hook fires started because of downed power lines after strong winds last week. The cause of the Deep Woods fire is still under investigation in Polk County. -
Three fires continue to burn, fueled by debris and dry conditions. -
For farmers in WNC, the federal funding cuts are another financial hurdle as they try to recover from Hurricane Helene. -
A storm system that killed more than 30 people across the Southeast brings high winds to the region. -
The 90-minute event provided a glimpse at some of the political tensions roiling the country since President Trump began his second term. -
The city of Brevard revoked a request for $1 million, after they worried time would run out to fund an affordable housing project. -
While on a tour of Yancey County, Stein highlighted the need for summer school programs and home repairs.
