A few numbers that stood out as we close out the year and look back on 2023, plus our most-read stories of the year.
Month: December 2023
On Our Nice List This Year
Some of our favorite Assembly stories of 2023.
Is Our Children Reading?
Lawmakers have awarded $4.5 million to a literacy program that does not align with current educational standards.
A Mother’s Anguish
The mother of the UNC freshman who died after overdosing at Duke University spoke powerfully to a judge—and to the student who did drugs with her daughter.
Custody Decision Delayed
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abusing or neglecting his son, but has spent years trying to get custody. On Thursday, a Durham judge punted an adoption decision til next year.
Lee Roberts Named Interim Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill
The well-connected technocrat and Board of Governors member takes over amid numerous questions about the school’s future.
Moving Mountains
Thai-born chef Kanlaya Supachana made a new life in Sylva, and found herself right at home.
How Morrisville Became a U.S. Cricket Capital
With a booming South Asian population, a world-class pitch, and a growing network of teams, the sport has put the suburb on the map.
Presumption of Guilt
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abuse or neglect. But DSS has kept his son in foster care for more than five years.
Fill ‘er Up
Roll down the window and put the car in drive as Kate Medley takes us to the gas stations that feed and fuel our state.