Grant Blankenship

Grant came to public media after a career spent in newspaper photojournalism. As an all platform journalist he seeks to wed the values of public radio storytelling and the best of photojournalism online.

SNAP recipients struggle with the USDA food safety net, trying to stock up

Grant Blankenship

Snap Recipients are already looking to stock up at food pantries, but USDA cuts earlier this year are exposing gaps in the food safety network.
Funeral events for President Jimmy Carter begin today in his hometown of Plains, Georgia

Grant Blankenship , Eric Deggans

A motorcade with the body of Pres. Jimmy Carter travels to his hometown of Plains, Ga., and then on to Atlanta Saturday.
The issues driving voters to the polls in the swing state of Georgia

Grant Blankenship , Michel Martin

Election Day voting has begun in many parts of the country. We are getting an update from a polling place in the swing state of Georgia.
Helene leaves massive destruction and flooding in its path north

Grant Blankenship , Laura Hackett

Tropical depression Helene continues causing widespread damage inland after making landfall as a hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region. The Associated Press says at least 35 people have died.