Sophie Mallinson

UNC Trustees plan to open a new school. Critics say they’re creating a ‘conservative safe space.’

February 3, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

The Board of Trustees’ resolution for a School of Civic Life and Leadership has been met with conservative praise and faculty criticism.

‘Hugs and Pups’ puts a pause on the hugs, but they’re still spreading positivity

February 3, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

‘Hugs and Pups’ is a group that provides stress relief to students in the form of dog pets and mom hugs, but health concerns have put a pause on the hugs.

A new role for an ancient practice: Sheep are in demand to trim the grass at solar farms

January 16, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

North Carolina’s solar farms are gaining ‘solar sheep’ as part of a practice combining new technology with the traditional farming industry.

Drink-friendly ‘social districts’ are spreading across North Carolina, but is the idea right for Chapel Hill?

January 13, 2023 Sophie Mallinson

New drink-friendly social districts have come to Raleigh and other cities to help businesses recover from the pandemic, and Chapel Hill is considering a social district of its own.

The holidays are quiet times for businesses that depend on student customers

December 5, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

The hustle and bustle of UNC’s campus means customers for downtown Chapel Hill businesses. But what do college classics like He’s Not Here look like when the students aren’t here?

UNC continues to investigate lead contamination in metal water fixtures

December 2, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

UNC officials continue to search for lead contamination in water fixtures. So far, they’ve identified more than 80 University buildings with detectable levels of lead.

Housekeepers on UNC campus demand higher pay amidst rising inflation

November 4, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

As inflation rises, UNC Housekeepers are calling for their salaries to increase too.

Triangle startup ‘CareYaya’ aims to relieve the burden of NC caregivers

October 14, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

The state of caregiving in the US is in need of help itself, and one Chapel Hill start-up aims to do just that.

CarolinaCast: NC cities are experimenting with social drinking districts

October 2, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

For the past year, social drinking districts have been popping up in downtowns across North Carolina. Customers can buy their drinks to-go from participating businesses and enjoy them while walking down the street.

UNC has found lead in water fixtures in five more buildings, and it’s not done testing yet

September 23, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

After lead was found in Wilson Library earlier this semester, UNC began testing other buildings. So far, five more buildings have had positive tests.