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👻 NC’s most haunted city is…
Inside: NC’s spookiest newsletter of all time Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Spooky season peaks tonight, North Carolina. And in a state with as many ghost stories as ours, we’ve published plenty of spooky content. Look for more of that below. But first, check out our recent guide to haunted hotels…
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🤗 ‘Good News Friday’ is here, NC
Plus: A minor earthquake shakes western NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Friday is here, which means it’s time for one of our favorite pieces of content we do at Cardinal & Pine. “Good News Friday” is our weekly celebration of the positive things that happen in North Carolina. This week’s…
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Where is this coastal NC lighthouse?
Share with a friend It’s Friday, October 17, 2025. Hey, it’s Billy. On Thursday, as expected, North Carolina Republicans released new Congressional maps that will gerrymander another member of their party into a seat. The new map, which was drawn without public input, all but assures Rep. Don Davis, a US Air Force…
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🗞️ How can we make Cardinal & Pine better for you?
What’s one thing you’d change about how you get news here? Dear reader, Cardinal & Pine is committed to delivering the news and information that matters most to you and your community. We truly value your readership. As a show of our commitment, we are turning to you to ensure we’re on the right track: …
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😋 8 viral foods to try in North Carolina
Plus: Name this famous flight path Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. I’m no fan of social media, but if I have to credit it for anything, it’s great for finding out about awesome local dishes. All the advertising in the world won’t equal one rave review that’s gone viral. Recently, Cardinal…
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🤔 Name the location of this historic NC cabin
Plus: ‘Good News Friday’ returns with all the positive vibes Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. It’s always a good day when you get to tape one of those “I’m a PBS kid” promos they air on TV. “Reading Rainbow” was, as the kids would call it today, great content. Public broadcasting,…
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NC’s bizarre ‘Roofman’ story comes to the big screen
Plus: A tropical weather threat for NC? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Remember Charlotte’s “Roofman” robber? “Roofman,” whose real name is Jeffrey Manchester, acquired some national notoriety in the aughts by managing to break out of jail and rob dozens of McDonald’s locations across the US. He got the nickname because…
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🍂 8 fall festivals across North Carolina
Inside: Cardinal & Pine’s 2025 guide to fall in NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. For many in North Carolina, fall is the most invigorating time of year. It’s not just that the harsh summer heat fades. The air changes. It almost crackles. It smells alive. It’s a feast for the…
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UNC-Wilmington had a real scare Thursday night
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…
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The return of an iconic NC restaurant
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,…
