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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Jackson County Board of Elections voted 3-2 to remove an early voting site at Western Carolina University for the 2026 primary elections. Due to North Carolina law, the primary election plans will now be decided by the state board of elections. -
DK Wesley was unanimously approved to be Asheville’s next city manager. The announcement comes after former city manager Debra Campbell announced her retirement to the Asheville City Council in early February. -
When Hurricane Helene struck Western North Carolina over a year ago, it left behind millions of cubic yards of debris in waterways. Although the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cleaned a lot of it, the environmental group MountainTrue continues the cleanup effort for smaller waterways in the region. -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection allegedly arrested more than 370 people through operation Charlotte’s Web. They have also targeted Raleigh and there have been confirmed spottings in Boone and Lenoir. -
What you need to know from the Nov. 18 Asheville City Council meeting. -
Asheville City Councilmember Kim Roney introduced a resolution on Monday that would block the use of city property for civil immigration enforcement. The proposal says no city-owned facility, lot or park could be used as a staging area, processing location or operations base for civil immigration enforcement. -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection started operations in Charlotte over the weekend. Western North Carolina residents hit the streets in downtown Asheville to protest. -
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents may target the city of Asheville, according to a Facebook post Friday afternoon from Mayor Esther Manheimer. This latest news comes a day after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden confirmed that CBP agents could start immigration operations in Charlotte as soon as Saturday. -
Western North Carolinians could see their SNAP benefits restored tomorrow. While volunteering at Asheville’s MANNA Food Bank on Thursday, Stein presented the food bank with a $585,000 check, its portion of nearly $22 million in state funds and donations raised to help with food relief during the shutdown. -
UNC Asheville will partner with consulting firm HR&A Advisors to establish and guide its Millennial Campus Development Commission, the university announced Tuesday. It will provide facilitation, support, and guidance for the commission. The university will appoint members of the commission.
