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Meet the NC turkeys pardoned this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving since 1989, leaders in America have offered a reprieve to a few lucky gobblers. Here are the NC turkeys pardoned this year.
3 things happening in NC this week: Thanksgiving parades and Christmas comes early
It’s 3 things happening in NC this week. This week, North Carolina’s largest Thanksgiving parade gives way to Christmas celebrations on the coast and a rivalry football game.
North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast
Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects.
Election Night was a bad night for NC Republican incumbents
NC Democrats flipped Republican mayoral offices and several seats on city councils on Tuesday, but what does that mean for the next election? Here are some takeaways about what the results could mean moving forward.
18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
‘Little armored ones’: Why armadillos are being spotted now in North Carolina
Drawn by a warming climate, lots of diggable land, and loads of fire ants, nine-banded armadillos are increasingly being spotted here in North Carolina.
Cue Paula Cole: The “Dawson’s Creek” house in North Carolina can finally be yours
The “Dawson’s Creek” house in Wilmington, North Carolina is up for sale for the first time. Here are all the details.
The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina
From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.
Good News Friday: A North Carolina college battled homesickness by letting pets into dorms
NC Wesleyan University, a private college in Rocky Mount, introduced pet-friendly housing in recent years to help students battle homesickness and bring a little joy to campus. That, and more positive stories from North Carolina, in today’s Good News Friday.
The victims of the Southport, North Carolina mass shooting have been identified
According to a news release from the city of Southport, Soloman Banjo, 36, of Charlottesville, Virginia; Joy Rogers, 64, of Southport, and Michael Durbin, 56, of Galena, Ohio, were all killed in the Sept. 27 mass shooting in North Carolina.
What we know about Nigel Edge, the Southport mass shooting suspect
Before being charged with several counts of murder in connection with a mass shooting in Southport, 40-year-old Nigel Edge had been in combat and crossed paths with a popular singer.
What happened in Southport, NC? Everything to know about this weekend’s mass shooting
Three people are dead after a mass shooting in the coastal North Carolina city of Southport Saturday. Here’s what we know.
12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
As final season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ wraps up, here’s where you can go in NC to relive your favorite scenes
The series finale of Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” airs today. Here’s everything you need to know about its NC filming locations.
11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
Good News Friday: A big boost for eastern NC trails
This week’s edition of Good News Friday includes a huge boost for recreation on eastern NC trails, some swell news for job-hunters in the Triangle, and one Cary teen’s 100% perfect SAT score.
7 stunning North Carolina homes that were featured on HGTV
From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.
North Carolina breweries focused on more than just great beer
Drink with purpose: 10 NC breweries that blend craft beer with community and sustainability.
The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked
Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.
Good News Friday: The NC Blueberry Festival returns
Cardinal & Pine’s weekly roundup of positive news stories in North Carolina returns — with the NC Blueberry Festival and a small town’s first Pride event.
As hurricane season arrives, a new tropical cyclone tracker helps to predict dangerous storms in North Carolina
Improvements in weather tracking technology will help states like North Carolina to anticipate dangerous storms during hurricane season. Here’s what to know.
What the EPA’s partial rollback of PFAS or ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rules means for North Carolina
President Trump’s administration has announced plans to delay new regulations for PFAS or “forever chemicals.” It’s hitting hard in North Carolina.
With the penny going away, what should you do with the ones in your coin jar?
The typical household is sitting on $60 to $90 in neglected coins, enough to fill one or two pint-size beer mugs, according to the Federal Reserve. Americans throw away millions of dollars in coins like the penny every year, literally treating them like trash.
The ‘Top Chef’ restaurant in North Carolina
An impressive Top Chef restaurant is located right here in North Carolina. Here’s everything you need to know about Catch.
10 celebrities who own, or have owned, houses in North Carolina
North Carolina has been home to many celebrities over the years. Here are 10 celebs who own, or have owned, homes in the state.