About Me
I’m an Appalachian journalist with an insatiable appetite to write stories on underreported and neglected topics. With professional experience in TV, radio, and web, I have skills in all journalism spheres. Primarily, I’m a storyteller who uses digital space to create an experience. I shoot, edit, write, and report my own content.
I have professional experience shooting and editing videos, writing stories, repackaging stories for socials, making content for ad campaigns, and making interactive web content.
I graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia University in 2019 and accepted a degree in Journalism with an emphasis on Broadcast and minors in Theatre and Interactive Media Design.
I look forward to seeing where my love of journalism takes me.
Videos
Henderson community woes
Henderson residents say the county wants to turn their community into a commercial area.
Prom held for high school student who brought a gun to school
A Ripley County student took his grandpa’s truck to school, which had a gun in a lock box. The student was suspended and unable to attend his high school prom, so the community held a prom just for him.
Trooper killed in line of duty
I visited Williamson shortly after Sgt. Cory Maynard was shot and killed when responding to a shooting complaint in Beech Creek.
Paranormal W.Va. – The Flatwoods Monster
During the month of October, I collaborated with a coworker on a series called Paranormal W.Va. that documented supernatural stories from across the state.
Climate Change in W.Va.
This is the second part of a three-part series on climate change as it relates to West Virginia.
W.Va. Supreme Court ruling challenges a right to change a gender marker on a birth certificate
This is an enterprise story about a court case that removed a right from transgender people. WBOY was the first one to write about this case, and the story received national recognition.
Korean War soldier put to rest in Grafton after nearly 70-year-long search
We started with an enterprise story about a woman who went on a search for a missing Korean War soldier who she never met. This story is a follow-up to that original piece.
Tyrone Avery Road residents express concerns over mysterious wild goose
A fun story about a goose that waddled into the lives of a local Morgantown family.
Monongalia County funeral home provides a greener option for burials
An enterprise story about green burial options in West Virginia
Mountain Spirit Pow Wow
This is a shortened, “stackable” video of my story on Native Americans. The full video is linked in the post.
Recycling PKG – WVU News
This package aired on local access television as part of a newscast for WVU’s flagship class, WVU News.
China Internship – Touring Guangzhou
I visited China on an internship opportunity and participated in this video. I hosted the video and helped shoot and edit with a team of two other journalists.
Photos
WBOY 12 News – Digital reporter
Balloons Over Morgantown – NightGlow
West Virginia Public Broadcasting – Digital Intern
Morgantown Locals Protest Recent Immigration Policy
Teachers at Eastwood Elementary protest low wages during a walk-in before the beginning of the school day.
5th Grade Teacher Karen Lemrey holds up her sign in support of the teachers protest.
Eastwood Elementary teachers return to class after an hour long walk-in
Eastwood Elementary teachers, parents, and students stood in solidarity outside the school to protest low wages and benefits.
Instagram content
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Audio
LGBTQ+ Voices – Paul
This is a project I worked on for WBOY that featured the stories of three people from the LGBTQ+ community along with some of their photos. I also interviewed Rosemary Ketchum and Adia Kolb.
Next Gen Radio – JC Faulk
Baltimore Activist JC Faulk describes how the deaths of Martin Luther King and Freddie Gray sparked his transformation into activism.
Humans Etcetera Interview
Humans Etcetera is a self-described flowery grunge band based in Morgantown, West Virginia. The band started as a solo project created by Chris Henry. Late last year, drums player Alan Bentley and bass player Takeru Abe joined the band. They sat down for an interview to talk about band experiences and inspiration after their Morgantown Sound performance at U92 Radio Station.
Cara’s Story
What if your mom couldn’t remember who you are? In this impactful interview, Cara Devenney shares the story of her mother, who has severe brain damage as a result of an overdose. This is Cara’s story about overcoming a tragedy.
Infographics
Shayla Klein Portfolio 