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NC father set to be released after being detained by ICE and suffering medical emergency
| December 12, 2025
David Cardenas was detained in Charlotte last week, but was hospitalized due to severe medical issues and blocked from seeing his family.The complete guide to grocery shopping in Greensboro
| December 12, 2025
With a mix of national supermarkets, local markets, and specialty shops, Greensboro offers options, but navigating them all can take time and insight.Good News Friday: Anti-violence program making a difference in Charlotte, study says
| December 12, 2025
If it's Friday, it must be time for some good news. This week, some positive signs from a local anti-violence program in Charlotte, NC's largest city.Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery
| December 11, 2025
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.Scientists say the ‘forever chemical’ TFA causes irreversible harm. In eastern NC, it’s everywhere.
| December 11, 2025
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.Stein reverses Medicaid cuts, but warns of ‘devastating’ consequences if Republicans fail to fund the program
| December 10, 2025
The governor cited court rulings that blocked some of the cuts, but said the state’s Medicaid fund would still run out of money in the spring if Republicans failed to resolve their 6-month dispute over funding it.Greensboro Farmers Curb Market nears its 152nd year in operation
| December 10, 2025
For more than 150 years, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has brought local farmers and families together, making it the oldest and most enduring market in the city.Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season
| December 10, 2025
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.NC Republicans face criticism from the right as they slap each other over a stalled budget
| December 9, 2025
Republicans control both chambers of the NC legislature, but have failed to pass a budget 6 months after it was due. Even conservatives are losing their patience. As a winter storm shut down schools across the Triangle this week, Republican leaders in the General Assembly were still bickering over the state budget that was due […]A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
| December 9, 2025
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.Billy Ball Explains NC: The great NC Christmas tree comeback
| December 9, 2025
NC Christmas tree farms lost thousands of trees when Helene rolled through western NC in 2024. But wherever you look in 2025, those tree farms say they're bouncing back.Video: NC Republicans could fully fund Medicaid if they wanted to, NC Dems says
| December 9, 2025
NC Rep. Phil Rubin, a Wake County Democrat, spoke with Cardinal & Pine last month as lawmakers had a chance to return to session and do something about Medicaid funding.
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Good News Friday: Anti-violence program making a difference in Charlotte, study says
| December 12, 2025
If it's Friday, it must be time for some good news. This week, some positive signs from a local anti-violence program in Charlotte, NC's largest city.Scientists say the ‘forever chemical’ TFA causes irreversible harm. In eastern NC, it’s everywhere.
| December 11, 2025
The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
| December 9, 2025
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC
| December 5, 2025
This week's Good News Friday roundup includes big "Giving Tuesday" gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum.Which NC cities are best to retire in? Here’s how they rank
| December 4, 2025
A new WalletHub listing takes a look at the top 182 US cities to retire in. NC cities didn't fare too well.7 big reasons why everything is so expensive right now in NC
| December 3, 2025
Groceries are too expensive. The social safety net is weaker than ever. And people in NC communities could really use your generosity this year.Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing
| December 2, 2025
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.3 things happening in NC this week: Iryna’s Law and the 2026 election begins now
| December 1, 2025
Our picks for 3 things happening this week in NC: Iryna's Law takes effect, despite concerns. The 2026 election officially begins, and the chance to be a viking in Oxford.
