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Plus: Beating news exhaustion w/ Beth Helfrich. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Politics can be brutal and dismaying. But it can also be a place for connection and peaceful change. Every now and then, it should be fun too.  This week, in a new Billy Ball Explains NC segment called “3 dumb questions…

Plus: NC Folk Festival’s lineup is out. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have Cardinal & Pine’s guide to the week in taking action, and the NC Folk Festival lineup, but first: Flock cameras might be the only thing less popular right now than data centers.  The AI-powered cameras are good at…

Plus: Your takes on Flock cameras Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Last week, we asked you what you think about Flock cameras. The controversial technology can be used to identify license plates, and according to some police advocates, can help solve crimes. But they’re raising concerns about mass surveillance and privacy.  (Video by Dylan…

Plus: Mysterious eastern NC party spot opens up. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have an important update on NC’s cost of living and an awesome opportunity to check out a mysterious eastern NC party destination, but first: Recently, I asked Cardinal & Pine’s readers about Flock cameras. The AI-powered cameras have…

Plus: Best restaurants, bars in Asheville Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below we have national honors for some western NC restaurants and big political news from Raleigh, but first: In news, every now and then we see North Carolinians come together on surprising issues. This year, it’s been Flock cameras and data centers.…