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Plus: Get ready for this weekend’s March Madness. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. This weekend in North Carolina, we are expecting some of the largest protests we’ve seen in some time. The return of the “No Kings” demonstrations means dozens of NC communities will be buzzing. However you want to protest, we support…

Plus: Best spots to see wildflowers in NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The big news of the week is Phil Berger‘s defeat in a NC GOP primary.  On Tuesday, Berger conceded his loss to Sam Page, the Rockingham County sheriff. I hate the phrase “political earthquake,” but this feels like one.  Berger…

Plus: Storms leave thousands without power. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. We begin this week with an important story.  When Helene cut a path through western NC, folks in North Carolina’s forestry offices warned that the downed timber would be a problem.  In terms of wildfires, fallen trees are fuel. And wildfires are…

“Good News Friday” returns with a local favorite. Share with a friend We’ll begin this Friday’s edition with good news.  Cardinal & Pine is bringing back “Good News Friday,” a weekly roundup of positive news stories across the state.  And topping the list is the return of the NC Blueberry Festival, which kicks off today…

Plus: Are water restrictions about to get worse? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below we’ve got an update on the drought and loads of free outdoor shows, but first: Oak Island is one of our favorite beach towns. Today, we’ve published a new story on how the coastal community is wrestling with a…

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…