Lauren Rhodes
Digital InternLauren Rhodes is a digital news intern with WUNC for spring 2026. She is a senior at UNC Chapel Hill studying journalism and political science with a minor in politics, philosophy and economics.
Lauren has previously worked as University Desk Editor at The Daily Tar Heel and as an intern at CNN, Triangle Business Journal, and Our State Magazine. Outside of the newsroom, you can usually find her playing water polo or on a long walk.
Contact Lauren at lrhodes@wunc.org
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8,500 acre Chatham Park Development could transform Pittsboro, N.C. -
UNC-Chapel Hill's Ackland Art Museum debuted its new exhibit "Bill Bamberger: Boys Will Be Men" on Jan. 30, 2026. -
In Wake County, Christmas trees are given a second life as mulch for local parks and trails. -
Forecasters are predicting snow, sleet, and freezing rain in North Carolina this Saturday through Monday. State officials are warning people to stay at home and off the roads. -
The Raleigh City Council voted to allow development at parts of North Hills of up to 37 stories tall. Some residents in the area opposed the decision.
