Cardinal & Pine Wins 7 NC Press Awards
This year, we took home 7 awards, including three 1st-place awards for best newsletter, best video, and best multimedia journalism.
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Gabe Esparza Could Be the First Latino Elected Statewide in North Carolina
Esparza, a former Biden Administration official, is running for North Carolina treasurer. A Latino has never held statewide office.
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Cooper Vetoes Bill That’s an ‘All-Out Assault on the Right to Vote’
Voting rights groups, elections officials, and Cooper himself have warned that Senate Bill 747 would make legal voting harder and complicate the elections process.
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Spraygrounds, Cooling Stations, and Free Rides: Here’s What Charlotte Is Doing to Protect People from The Heat
Mecklenburg County, home to NC's largest city, is offering a lot of programs to protect people from the brutal heat.
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One NC County Is Fighting the Heat By Giving Out Free Electric Fans
We all agree it’s hot outside - and in Forsyth County they’re taking cool down efforts seriously.
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Republican Candidates Commit to Backing Trump Even if Convicted
Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Doug Burgum, Nikki Haley, and Mike Pence all pledged to support the former president even if he’s convicted for the many crimes he’s been charged with.
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Last-Minute NC Trips to Take Before School Starts
The final days of summer are more precious than gold, so pack your bags and take one of these seven last-minute NC trips.
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The Problem With Oliver Anthony’s ‘Rich Men North of Richmond’
The Virginia singer-songwriter speaks to the frustration of being poor in the South. But instead of blaming it on “rich men north of Richmond,” he blames it on other poor people.
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We Asked a NC Teacher What They Need This School Year. Here’s What They Said.
There are lots of ways you can show appreciation for educators. We got advice straight from a NC teacher.
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Early Voting Period Begins for Charlotte and Sanford Local Elections
Local officials determine property tax rates, whether to fix potholes, the rules that guide local law enforcement, and how local resources are allocated.
The Woman Who Stopped a Bulldozer to Save Jockey’s Ridge
| September 25, 2023
In the latest "Billy Ball Explains NC," we take a look at Jockey's Ridge and the conservationists who saved this Outer Banks treasure.
I’m Losing My Health Insurance Because Medicaid Expansion Was Delayed
| September 22, 2023
Yeisel Dominguez will lose her healthcare coverage in less than 10 days, due to North Carolina Republicans' delay in expanding Medicaid. In an op-ed, she shares her fears and concerns about going without coverage.
Biden Administration Launches Effort to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Scores
| September 22, 2023
The Biden administration is taking the first steps toward removing medical bills from people's credit scores, which could improve ratings for millions of people.
The Frontline of Democracy – Serving on Local School Boards in 2023
| September 22, 2023
Steph Walker, a member of the New Hanover County Board of Education, shares how the Board's new right-wing majority is wielding power to ban books.
Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.
| September 22, 2023
House Speaker Kevin MccCarthy has repeatedly tried to pass budget proposals that meet the demands of far-right Republicans, but he has been unable to wrangle the necessary 218 votes to pass any of the 12 annual funding bills necessary to prevent a shutdown.
Fall’s a Bummer to Some People. Here’s What to Do If It Brings You Down.
| September 21, 2023
Lots of people greet fall like an old friend. For others, the dying leaves and shorter days are one big bummer. Here are some tips if the season’s change is getting you down.