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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…

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…

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…

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…

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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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…

A major ruling in this North Carolina court case. Plus: Trump’s tariffs. Afternoon tea. Where are we in NC? Share with a friend Big goings-on out of the North Carolina Court of Appeals:  Today, we learned that a 2-1 majority on the appellate court has agreed with Jefferson Griffin’s argument, which sets the stage for…

The spots that make us swoon over dinner. Plus: Trump funding cuts keep coming. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend North Carolina and Duke’s women’s teams squared off in the Sweet 16 this afternoon. It was close, but the Blue Devils won in a defensive showdown, 47-38.  These two universities playing…

A new edition of ‘Where Are We in NC?’ Plus: NCAA tournament updates. The Griffin case continues. And: Trump’s big education order. Share with a friend The bad news is North Carolina teams had a rough 24 hours in the NCAA Tournament.  The good news is that, for some of them, it was a significant…