Jeffrey Howard
Morganton, N.C.
Jeffrey Howard is a western North Carolina-based journalist covering social and environmental issues in Appalachia, with bylines in Front Porch Republic, KUOW, The Paper, Spark, Shareable, etc.
He’s a reporter for The Click and writer with a creative agency on Long Island where he has written about wide-ranging topics from sustainability and accessibility to housing policy and Christian nationalism. He’s also editor-in-chief and founder of Erraticus and substacks at Common Appalachian.
October 30, 2025
Buncombe County Democrats holds consecutive weekly demonstrations in Weaverville
In the heart of Southern Appalachia, the mountain town of Weaverville, North Carolina, boasts a passionate core of democrats protesting against President Donald Trump’s authoritarian politics.
October 11, 2025
Nonprofit Hands of Hope continues aiding Hispanic families post-Hurricane Helene
Following Hurricane Helene, Carlos Foster and Sandra Aguirre formed the nonprofit Hands of Hope (Manos de Esperanza), distributing food and essential supplies and coordinating clean-up efforts.
October 1, 2025
Southern Appalachia’s Mountain Aid Project expands ‘inclusive’ mission
The Morganton-based group providing relief to western North Carolina since Hurricane Helene will soon be a cafe and community hub.