Ashton Marra

Drug and trauma recovery focus with psychology background

Student journalist and news editor at The Appalachian

Ashton Akins is a Digital Content Reporter & Producer at News Leader 9, covering news in the Greater Savannah Area. Experienced in digital media content creation and reporting.

Focus on news reporting at a university daily publication

Opioid issues and Parkinson's disease; author of award-winning book

Appalachian journalist with international media experience and travel scholarship recipient

Gaming conversations and content contributor

Editorial leadership at The Appalachian, focusing on regional news and culture

Digital storytelling and strategic leadership in Australian and NZ content

Addiction reporter with experience at STAT, covering topics related to addiction and public health.

Coordinates coverage and manages reporters focused on audience growth

Media direction, social media management, freelance reporting in Pittsburgh

Writing, filmmaking, TV hosting, author of 2X NYT best-sellers

Audio reporting, producing, editing, and on-air hosting with trauma-informed journalism focus

Focus on journalism with background in clinical mental health counseling

Medical and health content with expertise in ob-gyn, obesity, and nutrition

Opioids epidemic and lifestyle content reporting

Social content editing and strategy focused on lifestyle and culture

Focus on Appalachian culture, music, and arts in West Virginia

Data and media content contributor focused on Appalachian region and public works

Contributing writer and editor, freelance writer, reporter, and content strategist.

Thoughtful, nuanced storytelling with award-winning audio experience

Education Reporter at MoCo360, experienced in investigative journalism and active member of professional journalism societies.

Motorsports and fast cars content

Focus on Appalachian regional issues and stories

Digital news producer with experience in journalism and writing, based in Asheville, NC.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist based in Washington

Community news coverage focused on Asheville, NC area

Criminal justice issues in the South and beyond

Freelance writer, reporter, and editor specializing in service journalism for regional news outlets.