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Alex McCarthy

Alex McCarthy

Alex McCarthy is a Roanoke-based writer who has covered everything from NCAA athletics to the Alaska legislature. He's written for the Roanoke Times, Virginia Mercury, Blue Ridge Outdoors and others.

Roanoke Residents Shoulder Recycling Burden As Economic Markets Bind Localities' Efforts
Environment

Roanoke Residents Shoulder Recycling Burden As Economic Markets Bind Localities' Efforts

“We need to lead from the bottom up, because our leaders aren’t doing what they need to do,” one advocate said.

  • Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy Nov 17, 2021 • 6 min read
As Roanoke Grows Hotter, Poor and Black Neighborhoods Face the Most Danger, Study Shows
Climate Crisis

As Roanoke Grows Hotter, Poor and Black Neighborhoods Face the Most Danger, Study Shows

Extreme heat can pose a huge threat to the safety and prosperity of a neighborhood, a community and an entire city.

  • Alex McCarthy
Alex McCarthy Sep 1, 2021 • 9 min read
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