Owen Soccorso - The ECHO

North Carolina Museum of Art hosts annual Art In Bloom exhibit

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 - by Owen Soccorso

The room is alit with color. The unique fragrances of assorted flowers float around the big, bright rooms. There are people talking and music playing. The North Carolina Museum of …

Opinion

The North Carolina DMV Should Not Give Licenses to Teens Without a Drivers Test

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 - by Owen Soccorso

In March of 2020, due to COVID-19, the North Carolina DMV waived all road tests for drivers seeking Level 2 limited provisional licenses. Limited provisional licenses are the second step …

Arts & Culture

What’s the deal with the Netflix show “Bridgerton”?

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 - by Owen Soccorso

Since debuting on Christmas morning, the Netflix original “Bridgerton” has already attracted a massive audience and fanbase. The show is based on a book series by Julia Quinn. The first …

Arts & Culture / Multimedia

A closer look at the Raleigh flea market

December 18, 2020December 18, 2020 - by Owen Soccorso

ECHO reporter Owen Soccorso takes a tour of the Raleigh flea market.

Arts & Culture

New Drive-In Theatre Brings Movies Back To Chapel Hill

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 - by Owen Soccorso

How does a movie theatre survive and thrive during a pandemic? With so many businesses closing, it’s especially hard to imagine how an activity that typically involves being near strangers …