By Stell Simonton, freelance journalist based out of Atlanta, Georgia; SPJ Georgia member Five years ago, I left my job as a producer/digital editor at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Suddenly, there was no set monthly paycheck or even any real guarantee of work. I pursued individual assignments and eventually gained contracts with a couple of publications,…
Colleen Roberts spoke with CBS 17 Durham, North Carolina anchors about the latest conditions and how New Bern is handling the storm on Sept. 14. YouTube video By Isaiah Singleton, senior at Savannah State University majoring in online and print journalism, staff writer for The Tiger’s Roar, SSU’s student newspaper, SPJ Region 3 summer intern…
By Isaiah Singleton, SPJ student member, senior at Savannah State University majoring in online/print journalism, staff member of the Tiger’s Roar, SSU student newspaper Savannah news reporters are preparing for the unpredictable impacts that Hurricane Florence may bring as it rakes down the southeast coast. Wednesday morning it was reported that Florence could stall over…
By Hannah Lester, SizingUpTheSouth.com hurricane coverage team member, senior at Auburn University, and reporter for the Auburn Plainsman. As residents prepare for Hurricane Florence, organizations are doing their part to help provide aide and relief. The American Red Cross is preparing to provide help not only in South Carolina, but multiple states, they shared on their website. “The…
By Hannah Lester, SizingUpTheSouth.com hurricane coverage team member, senior at Auburn University, and reporter for the Auburn Plainsman. People honor first responders who risk their lives during hurricane coverage. People criticize their public leaders who do not come to support those in need after devastation. Among the unsung heroes, though, are the journalists. Reporters place themselves in harm’s way,…
Members of the U.S. Military and multi-state National Guard personnel prepare for resources to be given to local authorities and residents after the Category 4 Hurricane Florence hits South Carolina on Thursday evening. Task & Purpose photo By Marquis Holmes, SPJ Region 3 fall intern; senior at Kennesaw State University; editor-in-chief of the KSU Sentinel student newspaper…
By Isaiah Singleton, SPJ Student Member and senior at Savannah State University majoring in online & print journalism; staff writer with Savannah State’s student newspaper, The Tiger’s Roar Savannah, GEORGIA — Expanding in size, Hurricane Florence intensified yesterday, becoming a Category 4 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), but Savannah area officials do not predict…