Jerod Smalley

Columbus

Sports Director and Anchor at WCMH-TV (Columbus, OH)

News Anchor at NBC4 Columbus. Retired sports director. Retired shot putter. Stroke survivor. Autism Dad. Go Herd.

Articles

Original neighborhood could hold key to Columbus’ housing crunch

1 week ago | nbc4i.com | Jerod Smalley

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — America’s 13th largest city finds itself in a housing crunch, and now Columbus is turning to its original neighborhood for a solution. Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said the city has a housing supply problem, especially for affordable housing options. “We need 200,000 more units in the region over the next ten years,” he said. “Columbus is committed to building half of those, but we need the rest of our neighbors to step up and help as well. We have a supply crisis.
Why are so many Chick-fil-A’s in Columbus so close together?

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Jerod Smalley

It’s the hospitable line Chick-fil-A staffers are trained to say to customers, creating a unique experience compared to other quick-service restaurants, and in Columbus right now, “my pleasure” is a common expression. Currently, Chick-fil-A operates 14 locations in central Ohio, and northern Columbus customers are accustomed to seeing the logo frequently. Last year, a new location opened on U.S. 23 in Lewis Center.
NBC4 is the proud sponsor of Autism Speaks Empower Summit and Challenge

2 weeks ago | nbc4i.com | Stephanie Thompson |Jerod Smalley

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — NBC4 is the proud media sponsor of a new and exciting event in Columbus benefiting Autism Speaks. The first Empower Summit and Challenge in Columbus will be on May 9 and 10. This two-day event is designed to be a transformative movement for the Autism Community. Day one is focused on connecting employers and disability advocates to improve job training, hiring practices and workplace inclusion in Ohio.
Mt. Carmel set to open new hospital in Dublin, Ohio

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Jerod Smalley

Fourth part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here; read the second part — on Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s expansion — by clicking here; read the third part — on Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s new medical tower — by clicking here.
Inside look at Ohio State’s new hospital tower

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Jerod Smalley

Third part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here; read the second part — on Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s expansion — by clicking here.
Inside look at Ohio State’s new hospital tower

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jerod Smalley

Third part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here; read the second part — on Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s expansion — by clicking here.
Nationwide Children’s building largest-ever expansion

1 month ago | wdtn.com | Jerod Smalley

Second part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s not just a clever or convenient name: Nationwide Children’s Hospital is building a truly national profile. In 2024, nearly 1.8 million patients visited from all 50 states and 44 countries.
Nationwide Children’s building largest-ever expansion

1 month ago | wkbn.com | Jerod Smalley

The second part of the four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looks at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s not just a clever or convenient name: Nationwide Children’s Hospital is building a truly national profile. In 2024, nearly 1.8 million patients visited from all 50 states and 44 countries.
Nationwide Children’s building largest-ever expansion

1 month ago | nbc4i.com | Jerod Smalley

Second part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s not just a clever or convenient name: Nationwide Children’s Hospital is building a truly national profile. In 2024, nearly 1.8 million patients visited from all 50 states and 44 countries.
Nationwide Children’s building largest-ever expansion

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jerod Smalley

Second part of four-part Diagnosis: Columbus, looking at expansion projects across central Ohio’s major health systems as they respond to the region’s population growth and job expansion. Read the first part — on OhioHealth’s $1 billion expansion — by clicking here. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — It’s not just a clever or convenient name: Nationwide Children’s Hospital is building a truly national profile. In 2024, nearly 1.8 million patients visited from all 50 states and 44 countries.