Sophie Mallinson

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.

UNC Business School Dean steps down via Zoom, effective Monday

September 16, 2022 Sophie Mallinson

In a surprise announcement Friday morning, Dean Doug Shackelford of the Kenan Flagler business school announced his plans to step down. He said his last day will be Monday.