Update to an already very weird story: On Thursday, ECCO posted on Facebook that Charlotte "has developed a rare reproductive disease that has negatively impacted her reproductive system." The post didn't state how this relates to a purported pregnancy. theassemblync.com/environment/ch…

DEADLINE ALERT: The N.C. Scholastic Media Institute will be held June 20-22. Advisers have until tomorrow, June 1, to register their staffs for the three-day instructional workshop at ncsma.unc.edu/institute/.

I was thrilled to learn that I, alongside some amazing teammates, won a first-place Hearst Award in the Multimedia: Digital News or Enterprise Team category for our reporting on Puerto Rico's opioid crisis for UNC Global Storytelling. Check out the story here: isladefuerza.unc.edu/road-to-recove…

We want our coverage of the 2024 election to focus on what you care about most. The answers to these questions will be used to inform the stories we write, the questions we ask candidates, and more. ednc.org/survey-what-is…

The cover for The Boston Globe Special Commemorative Section available on Sunday. Made by me with help from Ryan Huddle.

A great couple days getting to nerd out on an intersection of things I care a lot about: nonprofit news, public education, North Carolina and the people on the team EducationNC.

NEW: The Associated Press launching a nonprofit to raise philanthropy dollars for local news — Looking to raise at least $100M initially — The "AP Fund for Journalism" will be a 501(c)3 charitable organization with a separate board More on Axios axios.com/2024/06/25/ap-…

Project Manager @sarahvassello, Assistant Director of @HussmanCareers Services Heather Stevenson & Mia Khatib led this incredible team of 7 student journalists in an action-packed 3-day sprint! Stay tuned for big things from these journalists✨📸 therush.web.unc.edu

🚨 Are you our next Local News Researcher? 📚 The Local News Researcher will carry out the day-to-day work of data collection, analysis & public presentation for local news research projects with Research Director @JessAMahone. 📝Apply by July 8: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/282314

"It is our 'architecture of participation' and our commitment to travel that has helped us build audience, impact, and trust in order to do our journalism well." News orgs: A must-read practical guide on how to democratize relationships through visits, events & more ⬇️

In Jan/Feb. 2018, I didn’t know Will Lingo well when he reached out because he’d missed the deadline to buy tix for the DTH’s 125th birthday. From then on, he was all-in on building a sustainable future for the DTH.

I can't think of anyone better to take on this role than Tyler Dukes.

THE Earnest Winston wrote a perspective for EducationNC. It is about a beloved educator, Irwin Elementary (my school!), and inspiring can-do kids. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools #nced ednc.org/perspective-a-…

.WFAE is looking for an ed reporter to take my place when I retire at the end of August. Great team in a city w/ 16th largest district and a passion for education. Msg me if you want to talk about it. Emily Richmond Alexander Russo NPR's Education Team @lkcrouch wfae.org/careers

“The Summer I Turned Pretty” actor Christopher Briney, who plays Conrad Fisher in the series, spotted on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill this morning.

2024 Harrison Perel (NC Gaters East RED) has been extremely consistent all week long. The 6'6 prospect has been operating and finishing well, and has clearly been the go-to guy for his team this week. #PhenomHoopsLIVE

Some exciting personal news: I have accepted a reporter role at WFAE, covering immigration and the Latino community! I am looking forward to sharing the stories of Latinos who shape the Queen City every day. 📰🏙️ #MoreLatinosinNews wfae.org/inside-wfae/20…

According to the sheriff’s office, Alston was wearing a gray t-shirt, brown pants, and white New Balance tennis shoes when last seen — as well as handcuffs connected to a belly chain with a black box over the junction. chapelboro.com/news/safety/co…

In Black Mountain, the modern ways of communicating aren't working after Hurricane Helene. So town leaders are getting information out with a method that's been around for centuries. ncrabbithole.com/p/the-town-mee…

✨We're thrilled to announce our latest hire as operations director of The Tiny News Collective: @ericaperel! She will help strengthen our internal infrastructure, so we can support even more news startups! She has experience as a journalist + nonprofit leader. tinynewsco.org/announcing-tnc…