Asheville radio reporter covers Helene's impact for Spanish-speaking communities

Nearly six weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Western North Carolina, radio reporter Jose Sandoval's daily Spanish-language broadcasts have become an essential lifeline for the small but growing Latino community in Western North Carolina, providing information about public services and dispelling misinformation as they piece together their lives.

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Nov 7, 2024 - 20:00
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Asheville radio reporter covers Helene's impact for Spanish-speaking communities
Blue Ridge Public Radio anchor Jose Sandoval broadcasts to the Spanish-speaking communities in Western North Carolina, providing recovery and relief information.

Nearly six weeks after Hurricane Helene slammed into Western North Carolina, radio reporter Jose Sandoval's daily Spanish-language broadcasts have become an essential lifeline for the small but growing Latino community in Western North Carolina, providing information about public services and dispelling misinformation as they piece together their lives.

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