Jose Sandoval
Reporter and Afternoon HostJose Sandoval is the afternoon host and reporter for Blue Ridge Public Radio.
Originally from Illinois, Jose’s career in public radio began in early 2022 as a producer for the Hola initiative at WNIJ in DeKalb, Illinois. During his time there, he interned with NPR on their content development team. At NPR, Jose had the opportunity to work on season two of Louder Than A Riot and on All The Only Ones. He also has worked as a camera operator for independent hockey and baseball teams in Illinois. Jose joined BPR in October 2023.
He has a degree in mass media, with a focus in radio, from Illinois State University. In his free time, he loves to workout, play basketball, explore Asheville, game, and try new coffee shops.
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Vaccines for children and adults are widely available to help contain the spread of whooping cough or pertussis, which is up to 27 cases in Henderson County. -
With a pending vote to overturn diversity and inclusion policies on North Carolina college campuses, students led a protest in Asheville. -
The visit comes as North Carolina's U.S. Sen. Ted Budd pushes for the Blue Ridge Parkway to be designated as a national historic landmark. -
Los agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas se dirigen a una temporada muy ocupada para cultivar alimentos en todo el estado. Vecinos, una organización sin fines de lucro, brinda atención médica y otros servicios a trabajadores agrícolas y adultos de bajos ingresos sin seguro en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. La organización abrirá un nuevo centro de salud comunitario que incluirá atención dental y servicios legales en Franklin el próximo año. -
Los funcionarios de salud del condado de Buncombe se están asociando con el Consulado de México y otras organizaciones. -
Buncombe County health officials are partnering with the Mexican Consulate and other organizations. -
The Asheville Tourists season opener is Friday, April 5, against the Winston-Salem Dash. -
The North Carolina State Board of Elections voted on Tuesday to certify the results of the March primary election. -
A portion of the proceeds from “A Hard Silence” will benefit the Western North Carolina AIDS Project. -
The Veterans Affairs Department’s top leader praised patient trust and employee satisfaction at the medical center.
