Local
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Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement
The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.
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A new Helene documentary premieres in North Carolina this weekend
A new Helene documentary, “Air Angels: Flight Helene,” tells the story of North Carolina residents who used their private planes and resources to help out after Helene devastated western NC.
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Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories
A groundbreaking street newspaper is made and distributed by Asheville homeless people and other folks experiencing deep poverty. This is the story of The Intersection.
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Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington
The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: ‘Raleigh Stampede’ rodeo comes to state fairgrounds
Every week, Cardinal & Pine picks three things happening in NC. This week, the rodeo comes to Raleigh, a classical music lover’s paradise, and last days of the Dambo trolls in NC.
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Good News Friday: Charlotte Symphony director wins Grammy for Civil War spy opera
“Intelligence” tells the true story of two Civil War spies, Elizabeth Van Lew and Mary Jane Bowser. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s director Kwamé Ryan conducted the opera.
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Controversial Wilmington Harbor deepening project paused by feds
A billion-dollar deepening of Wilmington Harbor is necessary to keep the port competitive, but it comes with economic and environmental concerns for North Carolina’s wetlands.
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New J. Cole album is packed with Fayetteville references
The Grammy-winning rapper—and Fayetteville native—J. Cole has returned with a new album. It’s loaded with local references.
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Arctic blast incoming to North Carolina. Will there be snow or ice?
North Carolina will experience a deep shot of Arctic air this weekend, bringing frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and pockets of snow across the state. North Carolina will experience a deep shot of Arctic air this weekend, bringing frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and pockets of snow across the state. High pressure building from the north will lock in cold conditions from Friday…
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North Carolina prisons face ‘dire’ staffing crisis
Years of vacancies, low pay and high turnover have eroded staffing levels at North Carolina prisons, disrupting operations and raising safety concerns.
