Sophie Mallinson
Daily News InternSophie Mallinson joined ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ as a daily news intern in summer 2023. She since has worked as a reporter for the daily news team, largely focusing on environmental stories.
Originally from Greenville, N.C., Sophie graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Media and Journalism. During her time as a Tar Heel, Sophie served as a reporter and producer for Carolina Connection, UNC-Chapel Hill’s radio program. She currently is heavily involved in science education at Morehead Planetarium and Science Center.
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North Carolina State University researchers have genetically modified bacteria to break down ocean-polluting plastics commonly used in water bottles and clothing. -
An environmental group has sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over its classification of red wolves. The world's only wild population of the species live in North Carolina. -
The North Carolina Forest Service tells people to be cautious, as the falling of leaves signals the start of wildfire season. -
Environmental advocates say that a provision in the new state budget will impede efforts to ban plastic bags and reduce solid waste pollution, especially among North Carolina's rivers. -
In honor of Sickle Cell Awareness month, a UNC program is holding a special event on Saturday to raise money for the disease that impacts thousands. -
North Carolina has millions of acres of estuarine habitat, and the NC Coastal Federation wants the public’s help to keep them safe. -
As the fall migration season ramps up, Audubon North Carolina is encouraging people to help make night skies darker for migrating birds. -
UNC-Chapel Hill's Students Demand Action group held a "Walkout and Heal" event Friday in response to recent gun-related lockdowns on campus. -
The study explored the billion-dollar benefits of the county’s trees. -
The survey, partly led by East Carolina University, found a 'disturbing' amount of non-native species at marinas from Virginia to New Jersey.
