Carolina Public Press

Carolina Public Press is a 501(c)(3) independent nonprofit news organization dedicated to nonpartisan, in-depth and investigative news. Founded in 2011, it was primarily focused on the state’s Appalachian Mountains until February 2018, when it expanded to cover the entire state. The organization operates with a leadership team of six, including two full-time editors, a news and community partnership manager, two full-time reporters and 10 freelancers, located across the state. Its content is widely distributed to media outlets across North Carolina.

Current Position

Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Beat: Watchdog labor issues in North Carolina and Appalachia

Position:

COVID-19 has exacerbated a variety of workplace and labor issues. The state witnessed an historic spike in unemployment and a backlog of unemployment benefits. The Report for America Corps member does deep enterprise stories about those working in a variety of industries, from hospitals to meatpacking plants.

Reporter: Arturo Pineda