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The latest on the campus lockdown following an active shooter scare. Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. What does it mean when we say something looks like a fairy tale? According to Merriam-Webster, it means that it’s “marked by seemingly unreal beauty, perfection, luck, or happiness.” In North Carolina, we have more…

Plus: Name this lighthouse by just its tippity-top Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. It’s a rite of passage for students at North Carolina’s flagship university in Chapel Hill to go to Mediterranean Deli. Med Deli, as it’s called by locals, has a humongous selection of fresh Mediterranean fare, like gyros, falafel,…

Plus: A spectacular sight in today’s Good News Friday Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. In the last two years, a funny thing happened at the North Carolina Zoo. Staff at the Asheboro zoo noticed two white deer around the property—a male and a female. This summer, they spotted a white fawn. …

Plus: A beautiful edition of ‘Where are we in NC?’ Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Let’s be honest: North Carolina has never really been a college football state.  In the modern era, we have flirted with it a few times. The Phillip Rivers years at NC State were exciting. Duke has…

Plus: More positivity in today’s ‘Good News Friday’ Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. I traveled abroad for my vacation, but it was a delight to see the familiar greens and blues of North Carolina as we landed in Raleigh.  As summer winds down, the kids are getting ready for school, the…

Plus: Was Abraham Lincoln born a Tar Heel? Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 15, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Is it just me, or has it felt like this week has gone on forever? I think it’s because of all the dreary, rainy weather we’ve had. Fortunately, it looks like this weekend will be…

Plus: Centuries-old shipwrecks found along NC shoreline Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 8, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Hey North Carolina, A friend reminded me yesterday that when I’m feeling down, it’s always a good time to count my blessings. Chief among mine are my four rescue dogs and, really, just dogs in general.…

Plus: The NC House just approved a bill to let you spend *less* time at the DMV. Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 1, 2025.   Hey, it’s Brook. Happy August, y’all. I’m excited that a new month is here because that means we’re that much closer to fall arriving—plus, this weekend is supposed…

The latest in a battle between state and federal governments. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025.   Hey, it’s Billy. Some breaking news below, but first: Here at Cardinal & Pine, we like our good news like we like our ice cream—NOW. 😂 This week’s “Good News Friday” includes some swell info…

A new report says the former governor, as expected, will enter the race. Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Our lead story today is about children.  Cardinal & Pine’s Michael McElroy spoke with a group of North Carolina moms who took their kids to DC to advocate against the big budget bill…