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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North Carolina's strong workforce and business climate are contributing to the state's economic success. -
Texas billionaire and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon sold a minority stake of the Raleigh NHL team at a reported valuation of $2.66 billion. -
Former U.S. congressman and state senator Wiley Nickel has clinched the role of Wake County District Attorney with 49% of the vote. -
Each year, counties across North Carolina conduct a routine water disinfection changeover to clean their pipes. Drinking water remains safe to drink throughout the process. -
Carolina North, a satellite development 1.6 miles from UNC-Chapel Hill's campus, is planned to turn 250 acres of primarily empty land into a "live, work, play and learning" space. -
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.
