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🍸 Raise the Roof(top) in Las Vegas
Whether you’re a local or a tourist—you can always find a new bar or restaurant to try in Vegas. Share with a friend ¡Hola, Nevadenses! Did you notice today’s date could be a math equation? 5 x 5 = 25. And it’s Cinco de Mayo! If you’re looking to go out today, here are 16…
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What the End of Democracy Looks Like in NC
A big picture look at Thursday’s big news. Plus: ‘Mayday protests. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend Sometimes the best thing you can do as a journalist is listen. Case in point: Back in March, we covered it when a North Carolina veteran named Jay Carey was removed from Congressman Chuck…
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🎖️ Free Tickets for Cardinal & Pine’s ‘Voices for Veterans’
Tickets are 100% free, but limited. We want to talk about treating North Carolina veterans right. Share with a friend And now for something exciting. In May, Cardinal & Pine will be hosting our first ever live event. It will be 100% free. And the focus will be veterans and military families, who account for…
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💀 This NC Flower Smells Like a Dead Body
Some truly rotten (but cool) info about NC’s public gardens. Plus: ‘Biscuits and Banjos’ takes over Durham. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend When you ask people what they think of when they think of North Carolina music, they often point to the banjo and the Appalachians. With good reason. North…
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❤️ Cardinal & Pine’s First Ever Live Event
Save the date, friends. You’re invited. Plus: The case for Pauli Murray. And: How you honored Earth Day. Share with a friend There’s a new wrinkle in the Jefferson Griffin case. On Tuesday, a federal appeals court ordered a temporary halt on any state attempts to “cure” ballots caught up in the Griffin case. The courts…
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💪 NC Man Delivers Campers (& Hope) To Western NC
Meet Gary Pigg. He’s a hero to many in western NC. Plus: A ‘gorge’-ous edition of ‘Where Are We in NC?’ Share with a friend Here’s a story of hope, North Carolina: When Helene rampaged through western NC in late September—threatening dams, washing away homes, and literally remaking the topography—North Carolina man Gary Pigg was…
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BREAKING: NC Supreme Court rules in Griffin case
Share with a friend Some breaking news in the Jefferson Griffin case: Cardinal & Pine’s Michael McElroy reports the North Carolina Supreme Court on Friday rejected the bulk of Jefferson Griffin’s effort to overturn his election loss, but gave him enough room to win by targeting overseas military voters. Griffin lost his Supreme Court election…
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🌺 Beautiful Shots of Spring Blooming in NC
Nature never fails to amaze. Plus: What the press is getting wrong about Trump’s tariffs. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend I asked you folks for shots of spring blooming and you delivered. Keep an eye on our social media for a montage of all the prettiest shots, but in the…
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Please, we want to hear your opinion
How can we make Cardinal & Pine better for you? Dear reader, As a valued member of our newsletter community, hearing from you is incredibly important to us. We know you’ve got other options for news in North Carolina, and we want this newsletter to continue to be something you look forward to arriving in…
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🚨 Fixing Your Ballot If You’re on Jefferson Griffin’s List
A recent court decision has sent shockwaves through the state. Plus: Saturday’s ‘Hands Off’ protests. And: Houston coach Kelvin Sampson’s NC background. Share with a friend In “Notes of a Native Son,” the writer James Baldwin offered this in the autobiographical note: “I love America more than any other country in the world, and, exactly…
