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Briah Lumpkins
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Emerging News Reporter, The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte
Beats
Biography
An ambitious rising senior at Miami University on track to graduate with bachelor's degrees in journalism and sociology in May 2022. Experience in daily, features and investigative reporting at two of Ohio's major newspapers. Skills in editing, interviewing, writing, reporting, and AP Style. Passionate about sharing the stories of overlooked populations and writing stories that matter to the communities I serve. Seeking full-time employment on the features or metro desk at a daily newspaper.
southeast, transgender rural America politics,LGBTQ
Anything else.
Content
By Briah Lumpkins Verified| The Charlotte Observer Verified Helene floodwaters filled the Town of Canton's firehouse for the second time in nearly four years. As they await federal funds, their fire department operates out of a double-wide trailer from the Army Corps of Engineers. Courtesy of Mayor Zeb Smathers On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., North Carolina town leaders were asked to raise their hands if they had not yet received federal funds to pay for Helene-linked damage to public buildings, roadways and more.
By Briah Lumpkins Verified| The Charlotte Observer Verified A worker at the Morrison Family YMCA sprays away hateful, antisemitic messages on its sidewalks last September. Recent data from the ADL found that antisemitism is on the rise in North Carolina. Courtesy of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte North Carolina and the nation saw a jump in antisemitic incidents in 2024, with the ADL recording the highest number of incidents nationwide since it began tracking them annually in 1979.
By Briah Lumpkins Verified| The Charlotte Observer Verified Helene floodwaters filled the Town of Canton's firehouse for the second time in nearly four years. As they await federal funds, their fire department operates out of a double-wide trailer from the Army Corps of Engineers. Courtesy of Mayor Zeb Smathers On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., North Carolina town leaders were asked to raise their hands if they had not yet received federal funds to pay for Helene-linked damage to public buildings, roadways and more.
Company Info
The Charlotte Observer
The Charlotte Observer is a historic daily newspaper based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1869, it has become the largest-circulation newspaper in the state. The publication has a rich history, having merged with the Charlotte Chronicle in 1892 and later becoming part of the Knight Ridder chain and then The McClatchy Company. The newspaper provides daily local, national, and international news through both print and digital platforms. It is recognized for its investigative journalism, focusing on regional issues, politics, and business. The Charlotte Observer also offers access to digital archives dating back to 1985 and engages the community through events and opinion forums. With a commitment to economic development and social causes, it plays a significant role in fostering public discourse in the Piedmont Carolinas.
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
+1 704-358-5000
Founded: 1886