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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What you need to know from the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners meeting. -
The largest wildfire in WNC is only 30% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials are hopeful rain and less wind will help extinguish it. -
Farmers throughout Western North Carolina incurred millions of dollars in debt trying to repair their land and start farming again. They hope promised financial relief from the federal government arrives soon. -
BPR staff drove the newly-repaired road which was closed since Hurricane Helene washed parts of the road into the Pigeon River in late September. -
Residents of the rural community in Henderson County were some of the hardest hit by flooding and landslides during Hurricane Helene. -
The crew of 10 spent five days in eastern Kentucky, evacuating and bringing supplies to residents. Some of these same communities sent support to Asheville after Hurricane Helene. -
The workshop is part of an effort to help the residents of the neighborhoods that have struggled to recover from the damage Hurricane Helene caused.
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BPR examined data and policy documents from the agency showing few people found eligible actually used the housing programs in WNC. -
The sheriff joins many sheriffs nationally who have declined to allow ICE on school campuses without a warrant. -
The appeals process can be daunting, one lawyer told BPR, but gives people the opportunity to tell their story.
