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Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots
If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.

Opinion: Donald Trump has no business at Fort Bragg
Richard Ojeda, an Army veteran running for Congress in the Fayetteville area, says that Trump “cannot salute our military with one hand while stabbing veterans in the back with the other.”

3 things happening in North Carolina this week: Fire trucks, red wolves, ‘No Kings’
This is Cardinal & Pine’s curated, weekly guide to the festivals, exhibits, protests, and community gatherings in North Carolina in the week ahead. This week, June 9-15.

North Carolina students to compete in National History Day 2025
North Carolina’s brightest young historians are heading to nationals! 67 students will compete at the prestigious National History Day Contest this June.

Savannah Bananas baseball is in Charlotte this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.
The Savannah Bananas are bringing their wacky brand of baseball to Charlotte this weekend. Here are all the details.

North Carolina officials celebrate opening of new Paddy Mountain Park
Paddy Mountain Park opens in West Jefferson! Discover North Carolina’s newest outdoor destination born from community collaboration and conservation efforts.

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
The Trump administration announced on Tuesday that it would revoke guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions for women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition.

SCOTUS hears Trump’s birthright case. NC critics say it targets the right to parent.
A Trump executive order could deny US citizenship to children of immigrants. After the SCOTUS hearing, North Carolina attorneys say it’s not just unconstitutional, it’s an attack on the right to parent.
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New film highlights historic school integration in one North Carolina community
Hendersonville, North Carolina, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the integration of its schools with a new film documenting the Black community’s thirst for education when “Color Beyond the Lines,” a new film by David Weintraub and the Center for Cultural Preservation, premieres on June 21.

Asheville announces partial reopening of French Broad riverfront parks, greenways after Helene
Asheville announced the partial reopening of several riverfront parks and greenways along the French Broad on May 22, though some of the hardest hit areas remain fully closed.

Seeing red: NC’s beloved Cheerwine faces scrutiny over its iconic color
Following a national trend, state lawmakers are looking to remove artificial dyes in favor of natural food coloring. Here’s what that means for Cheerwine.

The FDA is recalling some cucumbers after salmonella outbreak. Here’s how it impacts North Carolina.
Bedner Growers’ brand of cucumbers was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration this week after a multi-state outbreak of reported salmonella. That includes products shipped to North Carolina.

A handy guide to 2025 hunting seasons in North Carolina
Hunting has long been valuable in North Carolina’s culture. Here’s what and when you can hunt during the 2025 hunting seasons, plus how to get a license.