The national NAACP has placed the organization's Columbus branch under national control.
Mark Ferenchik is the News Director at WOSU 89.7 NPR News. With over 25 years of experience, he has extensively covered urban issues, Columbus metro growth, and social topics, focusing on Columbus City Hall, neighborhoods, and crime. He has been featured in various publications, including The Columbus Dispatch and USA TODAY, and has received accolades from the Associated Press and the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists.