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  1. Fall recipes for North Carolina

    Our favorite fall recipes, as chosen by the Cardinal & Pine team in North Carolina

    Sweet potato bread, chili, mushroom risotto and more: These are some of our favorite fall recipes for North Carolina, as selected by the team at Cardinal & Pine. 
  2. Benson's Mule Days festival, captured here in 2022, is a multi-day celebration of this eastern NC town's agricultural tradition, features rodeos, parades, food, and more. (Photo by Madeline P. Gray for Cardinal & Pine)

    Mules, Mayberry, and wooly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina

    The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
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    NC Republicans push bill that will increase homicides and suicides, gun safety experts say

    The legislature returns on Monday and could vote to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill that would make it far easier to carry a concealed weapon in public. 
  4. Good Morning America visited Biltmore Estate in Asheville on Sept. 18, 2025, as a part of its "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series, highlighting North Carolina and Tropical Storm Helene recovery.

    Good News Friday: Good Morning America spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville

    In this week's Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America's visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
  5. UNC Wilmington Lockdown

    UNC-Wilmington chancellor on false alarm lockdown: ‘I am angry for this violation’

    Less than 24 hours after unconfirmed reports of a gunman were found to be untrue, UNC Wilmington's chancellor said "the very sanctity of our campus home has been violated."
  6. When the humid, hot days of summer finally give way to fall, it’s high time to embark on a road trip to explore all of North Carolina’s glorious autumn foliage.

    ‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on North Carolina’s prettiest autumn drives

    Drink in the fall foliage on these scenic drives throughout North Carolina.
  7. Thanks to the help of Spokes of Hope, a nonprofit organization, and a team of 40 volunteers, though, some of the gardens were salvaged after debris was cleared from the area. Those volunteers have been working tirelessly to help restore the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to its former glory, and now they’ll be able to do just that with the assistance of FEMA.

    Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to bloom again with FEMA funding

    Hurricane Helene wiped out the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in September 2024. Now, it’s set to be rebuilt.
  8. Two NC Democrats reject AIPAC money

    OPINION: Two NC Democrats just rejected AIPAC money. It’s the right move, but just one step toward healing.

    Amid the turmoil in Gaza, two NC Democrats, US Congresswomen Deborah Ross and Valerie Foushee, are no longer taking funds from the pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC. A North Carolina progressive gives his take on what needs to happen next. 
  9. Cardinal & Pine

    Video: The Republican manipulation of the Charlotte light rail murder

    Breaking down the politics and the emotional manipulation behind Republicans' crime narrative after the Charlotte light rail murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. 
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    Video: Sen. Thom Tillis calls for de-escalation of violent rhetoric after Charlie Kirk shooting

    This week, US Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had some strong words to say about political violence in America after Charlie Kirk's murder. 
  11. Tropical Storm Gabrielle

    Tropical Storm Gabrielle forms in Atlantic. Will it hit North Carolina?

    Here's the latest on Tropical Storm Gabrielle and whether it will have any potential impact on North Carolina. 
  12. Niche's best places to live in North Carolina

    Where are the best places to live in North Carolina? See if your town made Niche’s list

    A new list from Niche ranks the best places to live in North Carolina. Western NC was slighted, but the Triangle is well-represented. Check it out. 

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  1. Good Morning America visited Biltmore Estate in Asheville on Sept. 18, 2025, as a part of its "50 States in 50 Weeks: America the Beautiful" series, highlighting North Carolina and Tropical Storm Helene recovery.

    Good News Friday: Good Morning America spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville

    In this week's Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America's visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
  2. UNC Wilmington Lockdown

    UNC-Wilmington chancellor on false alarm lockdown: ‘I am angry for this violation’

    Less than 24 hours after unconfirmed reports of a gunman were found to be untrue, UNC Wilmington's chancellor said "the very sanctity of our campus home has been violated."
  3. Thanks to the help of Spokes of Hope, a nonprofit organization, and a team of 40 volunteers, though, some of the gardens were salvaged after debris was cleared from the area. Those volunteers have been working tirelessly to help restore the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to its former glory, and now they’ll be able to do just that with the assistance of FEMA.

    Lake Lure Flowering Bridge to bloom again with FEMA funding

    Hurricane Helene wiped out the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge in September 2024. Now, it’s set to be rebuilt.
  4. Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has taken social media by storm.

    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.
  5. Some NC towns have the characteristics of classic fairy tales.

    10 North Carolina towns that look like real-life fairy tales

    These North Carolina towns look like fairy tales with their charming allure and whimsical scenery. Check out these stunning options for your next road trip.
  6. Fayetteville native shares battle with cancer on TikTok

    Fayetteville athlete Bianca Harvey shares her battle with cancer on TikTok, plus dancing

    This is the story of Bianca Harvey, a Fayetteville native and former athlete who's shared her battle with Stage 4 cancer on TikTok and Instagram.
  7. Robert Redford's North Carolina connections

    Robert Redford, who had a close connection with North Carolina, has died

    Robert Redford, who died Tuesday, had ties to North Carolina, including two films created in the state and a history of environmental activism.
  8. ayetteville hadsbecome a destination for tourists and a cool place to live

    When did Fayetteville become so cool? Your guide to the up-and-coming city

    Fayetteville elevates its destination status with a charming downtown, locally owned restaurants, and shops.

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