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There’s an ice rink coming to this North Carolina beach town

September 30, 2026

Carolina Beach isn’t just for summer fun. The coastal NC town is planning an ice rink this winter.

Essential water safety tips for North Carolina families

June 11, 2025

Staying cool at the pool or the beach is integral to summer fun. So, North Carolina health officials have all the water safety tips you need!

The NC Blueberry Festival Returns

June 20, 2025

“Good News Friday” returns with a local favorite. Share with a friend We’ll begin this Friday’s edition with good news. Cardinal & Pine is bringing back “Good News Friday,” a weekly roundup of positive news stories across the state. And topping the list is the return of the NC Blueberry Festival, which kicks off today…

The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked

June 30, 2025

Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.

Name this historic NC church

October 2, 2026

Plus: This candidate has $$ in data centers Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Cardinal & Pine as a preferred news source on Google. Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have another riveting round of “Where are we in NC?” and some good accountability journalism on a key NC candidate and his…

We found 5 of the best NC waterparks to check out this summer

May 23, 2024

Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat in North Carolina? From Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park to Carolina Harbor, get ready to make a splash at 5 of the best NC waterparks.

Fun summer farmers markets in NC that offer way more than just fruits & veggies

July 7, 2026

Farmers markets are the best places to find fresh produce, but these options across North Carolina offer much more than fruits and vegetables alone.

Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond

August 11, 2025

Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.

10 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in NC

May 11, 2026

Memorial Day kicks off fun in the sun for North Carolinians. Get started with these affordable ways to spend your weekend of remembrance.

22 Summer Activities in NC That Don’t Involve A Lot Of Planning (or Money)

June 8, 2023

Need something to do for the day or weekend? Head to one of these activities for summer fun in North Carolina.