Elena Egge is Cardinal & Pine’s summer intern. She is a Charlotte native entering her final year at Washington University in St. Louis, where she majors in International Relations and Film & Media Studies.
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Good News Friday: Looking to start fall early? The NC Apple Festival is back!
Our weekly roundup of positive stories from North Carolina embraces autumn at the NC Apple Festival. Plus: Raleigh gets a new downtown park and three NC BBQ joints made a list of the best in the South.
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Opinion: The frightening truth about what Project 2025 would do to education in NC
Project 2025 is a much-maligned plan for a second Trump administration that, among other things, would dismantle the federal education department and gut civil rights protections. We break down the frightening truth about how exactly Project 2025 would play out in North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: The NC Zoo was voted the best in the country
The NC Zoo also welcomed a baby antelope. Plus, an NC-developed cancer treatment and community support for a Raleigh Olympian
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NC voters will be asked to weigh in on one constitutional amendment this year. Here’s what to know.
Republicans say the amendment will “clarify” that non-citizens can’t vote, but opponents say the constitution and state law already make that clear.
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Michele Morrow, GOP candidate to lead NC public schools, once called for security cameras in student bathrooms
Michele Morrow, who has called for the execution of Democrats, included the measure in a post about stopping school shootings. She recently walked back the suggestion.
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Good News Friday: Amazing, medal-winning comebacks from North Carolina’s Olympians
Our North Carolina Olympians are crushing it in Paris. Plus, check out some of NC’s bucket list destinations. Happy Good News Friday! We’re here to brighten up a very rainy week with some positive NC news stories. For past editions of our weekly positive story roundup, go here. Simone Biles and other international gymnastics stars…
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Good News Friday: You’re invited to an elephant’s birthday party
It’s Friday, and you know what that means, another roundup of positive NC news stories! Here’s your Good News Friday for this week.
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Good News Friday: NC has some of the best pizza in the country
Happy Good News Friday. We’re here to brighten up this rainy week with our roundup of positive news from around North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: Seven new babies born at NC Zoo
Good News Friday: We’re sending you into the weekend with another uplifting roundup of feel-good NC stories. Here’s what you need to know.
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Good News Friday: There are signs of progress in the youth mental health crisis in NC
Another week of positive stories, featuring exciting sports news from the Queen City! Plus, improvements in youth mental health and a sweet dog adoption story. It’s Friday, which means we’re rounding up more positive news stories to brighten up your weekend! This week, NC teachers got some long-awaited pay raises, there are positive signs for…
