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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Education advocates gathered in advance of Buncombe County's budget adoption to voice frustrations and ask questions of county commissioners. -
Vecinos presta servicios a residentes sin seguro médico o con seguro insuficiente en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Abrieron su primera sede permanente en Franklin. -
Vecinos serves uninsured and underinsured residents in Western North Carolina. They opened their first ever permanent facility in Franklin.
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Marshall welcomed back visitors May 1 to May 4 with their Marshall Magic Days seven months after Hurricane Helene devastated the town. -
Requested increases for public school funding and avoiding further cuts to local government spending would require a property tax increase, Buncombe County officials said late last week. -
The Asheville Art Museum hosts the first of a four-part seriesL “What Can Become of Us?” The goal is to open a discussion on community, migration, and more. -
Efforts to remove massive amounts of debris from Helene prompt environmental concerns. -
Catholic faithful mourn the death of Pope Francis. Local Catholic churches hosted a mass Monday evening including St. Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville. -
Community members speak out to protect 45 acre urban forest but no final plan yet for campus. -
The Trump Administration will request to Congress to stop funding public media. NPR CEO Katherine Maher visited Asheville and spoke with BPR's Jose Sandoval about Congress, federal funding and public radio's future.
