Born and bred in Western North Carolina, Brook Bolen is based in Asheville, NC and has written for publications including Thrillist, Vice, the Guardian, and Salon.
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These 7 NC towns are great for vacations, but not retirement
These seven cities across North Carolina make ideal vacation destinations, according to The Travel, but are not well-suited for retiring in NC.
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Creamy, dreamy treats await on the Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail
Just in time for National Ice Cream Month, we’ve got some super sweet news: The Hendersonville Ice Cream Trail in North Carolina is real, and it’s spectacular.
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NC women share why they’re excited to support Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
Cardinal & Pine spoke with North Carolina voters to get a better understanding of how and why women are excited about this seismic political moment since Biden endorsed Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for president.
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10 festivals happening in August you don’t want to miss
There are 10 festivals happening in North Carolina in August you don’t want to miss. Here’s what you need to know.
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New report reveals best and worst spots to retire in North Carolina
Personal finance and consumer banking website Go Banking Rates has compiled a list of the 10 worst NC cities to retire. Here’s what you need to know.









