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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The North Carolina State Park agency announced the reopening this week as part of ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery. -
An expanding tax base has helped the county retain its property tax rate despite the economic downturn from Hurricane Helene. -
Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert also asked Stein about Hurricane Helene recovery and looming health care cuts by Congress. -
The North Fork plant supplies most of the city's water and was severely damaged during Hurricane Helene. -
Employee raises are included in the proposed $256 million budget. -
Gov. Josh Stein appealed FEMA’s decision to not reimburse 100% of state costs to remove debris – a cost of anywhere from $1 to $2 billion. -
Among the priorities for commissioners was farmland preservation, recreation and sewer system funding and Helene recovery.
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During a recent public hearing, some residents spoke up against raising property taxes to, in part, fund government salary increases. -
Tourism and damage to infrastructure had huge financial impacts on small family farms in Western North Carolina. -
Cicadas emerge in western North Carolina after 17-year stint underground.
