What to know about August’s Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of the year
Discover everything you need to know about August's Full Blue Moon, the first Supermoon of 2024.
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2024
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2024
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North Carolina train ridership hits record highs in 2024
Governor Cooper celebrates record-high numbers of people traveling by train in North Carolina.
Jul
2024
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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.
Jul
2024
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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.
Jul
2024
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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States.
Jul
2024
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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...
Jul
2024
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Good News Friday: It’s NC sea turtle nesting season. Meet the volunteers protecting them.
This week’s roundup of good news spotlights NC sea turtle season. Plus, a star-studded tennis event comes to Charlotte.
Jul
2024
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North Carolina steps up its music game with new state office
The brand new North Carolina Music Office will foster the local music culture and industry.
Jun
2024
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Good News Friday: This NC science center welcomes an endangered red panda
It’s the return of Cardinal & Pine's weekly good news roundup. This week, we’re talking about the NC stars who shined in the NBA Draft, an adorable red panda, and the state’s first Spanish-speaking health hotline.
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2024
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As fake insurance agents make their way across NC, here’s what to look out for
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner warns of scammers posing as insurance agents. Here's what you need to know.
Good News Friday: Check out this sensory friendly Fourth of July experience in North Carolina
| July 4, 2025
Looking for an alternative to all the noise and explosions on the Fourth of July? This week’s Good News Friday leads with a sensory friendly experience for kids and their families in North Carolina.
Fireworks and grill safety tips for Fourth of July
| July 2, 2025
Community | FAMILY | HOLIDAYS | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | SAFETY
Stay safe this Fourth of July! These essential tips will help prevent dangerous fireworks and grilling accidents that could ruin your Independence Day celebration.
Thom Tillis’ full statement on why he won’t seek reelection
| June 30, 2025
Tillis criticized politicians who “really don't give a damn about the people they promised to represent.”
Good News Friday: How hungry goats gave North Carolina’s Dix Park a makeover
| June 27, 2025
It’s time for Good News Friday, our weekly round-up of good news in North Carolina. This week, grazing goats, LEGOs, and NC players in the NBA Draft.
Good News Friday: The NC Blueberry Festival returns
| June 20, 2025
Cardinal & Pine’s weekly roundup of positive news stories in North Carolina returns — with the NC Blueberry Festival and a small town's first Pride event.
North Carolina opens applications for Tropical Storm Helene home repair and rebuild program
| June 17, 2025
North Carolina has opened up applications for its home repair and reconstruction program after Helene devastated western North Carolina in 2024.