Orange County News and In-Depth Reporting

Neighborly Dispute Over Vultures Puts Wildlife Feeding in the Spotlight

A vulture near dumpsters in downtown Hillsborough. (Photo by Julia Wall for The Assembly)

One couple says the birds came with their house. Their neighbors say the duo won’t stop feeding the scavengers, and the town has weighed in.

Endswell’s urn gallery. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

In the six years since it was legalized, aquamation—or disposing of bodies through alkaline hydrolysis—has become increasingly popular.

Lee A. Williams II, Orange County Schools’ chief equity officer. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Lee A. Williams II took over as chief equity officer for Orange County Schools last year amid turmoil over how to address systemic discrimination.

Monique Felder in the lobby of A.L. Stanback Middle School. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Orange County has been swept up in cultural clashes over education. Superintendent Monique Felder is the latest casualty.