Max Millington

Max Millington

Reporter, Cardinal & Pine

is a NC journalist, photographer, video editor and all-around content creator based in Durham. He joined Cardinal & Pine in June 2020.

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Charlotte From days of service to drive-through rallies, poetry readings and live-streamed teach-ins, North Carolina's statewide King Day celebrations have something to offer everyone. The aim: to push beyond a day of remembrance and spark a long-term commitment to justice. (KatieKaboom from Pixabay/Canva)
Charlotte Put Your Hand to the Plow: Virtual and Live MLK Day Events in NC

Our list of 2022 MLK Day events in North Carolina includes everything from service days to online teach-ins and drive-through parades.

Max Millington Max Millington January 14, 2022 6:40 pm EST
Elections Supporters of President Donald Trump surround the U.S. Capitol following a riot on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Elections Eye-Witness Congressional Staffer: One Year Later, Insurrection ‘Doesn’t Bode Well for Any of Us’

The chief of staff for longtime Congresswoman Alma Adams on what he saw when Trump supporters stormed American democracy.

Max Millington Max Millington January 6, 2022 3:03 pm EST
Family From noon-time celebrations to fireworks at midnight, North Carolina has plenty of events for families to ring in the new year together.(martin-dm/Getty Images)
Family Pickle Drop, Apple Rise, and 7 Other NC New Year’s Activities for the Whole Family

North Carolina has New Year celebrations across the state fit for all ages.

Max Millington Max Millington December 30, 2021 9:02 am EST
Culture 'Not So Super Publishing' Founder Jacques Nyemb makes comic and children's book gold out of everyday Black heroes. (Image via Not So Super Publishing; Photo by Carolyn Scott)
Culture Best of 2021: How Comic Book Heroes and Real-Life Heroes Made North Carolina Better This Year

C&P's Max Millington counts down his favorite North Carolinians in the news this year.

Max Millington Max Millington December 27, 2021 12:16 pm EST
Charlotte Contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of opportunities to ice skate below the Mason-Dixon Line. North Carolina has facilities across the state for beginner to expert skaters, as well as opportunities for hockey, figure skating, curling and more. (Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/ The Washington Post via Getty Images)
Charlotte Ice Skating in the South? Slide Into the Holidays at One of These 11 NC Rinks.

Ice skating isn't just up North! Here are some of the best indoor and outdoor ice rinks around North Carolina.

Max Millington Max Millington December 21, 2021 5:03 pm EST

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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks at a news conference to unveil his two-year budget proposal at the Administration Building in Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Cooper's spending plan would grow by well over 20% compared to this year's spending levels, including large raises for teachers and state employees and public education funding boosts to comply with the results of long-running litigation over education inequities. (AP Photo/Gary D. Robertson) Education Republican Bills Would Drop ‘Atomic Bomb’ on Public Schools, Gov. Cooper Says
North Carolina is finally getting a Wawa, the popular convenience store chain. (Shutterstock) Culture Good News Friday: NC Finally Gets a Wawa, And Our Wetlands Are Making a Comeback
(Shutterstock) Culture Fascinating Facts about NC’s Most Populated Cities: Krispy Kreme, The Carolina Gold Rush, and a Haunted Bridge
Harbor Way Gardens, fun for the whole family. (Image via Wilmington and Beaches CVB) Lifestyle 21 Enchanting North Carolina Botanical Gardens to Put on Your Must-Visit List
Culture Shopping for NC college sports fans doesn't have to be hard. We've rounded up a list of gifts they'll love: some quirky, some snappy, all sure to be a hit. (Olga Kurbatova/ iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Culture 13 Winter-Themed Gifts for NC Sports Fans

Stumped on gifts for the North Carolina sports fan in your life? Try one of these holiday-themed gifts from North Carolina colleges and professional teams. 

Max Millington Max Millington December 17, 2021 2:50 pm EST
Elections Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., is facing a challenge to this 2022 candidacy because of his embrace of Jan. 6 insurrectionists. (Image via House Television/AP)
Elections Madison Cawthorn Will Have to Answer Questions About the Jan. 6 Insurrection

The polarizing Republican from western North Carolina implored Trump supporters on Jan. 6, and has called the rioters “political prisoners” in the months since. 

Max Millington Max Millington December 16, 2021 8:38 am EST