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IN PHOTOS: 16 Artists, 1 Statement. ‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural Comes to Charlotte
In partnership with Charlotte city leaders, 16 artists painted the sprawling ‘Black Lives Matter’ mural uptown, crafting a theme for each letter.
Roundup: After Police Clash With Demonstrators, Charlotte Cuts Tear Gas Funding
Charlotte votes on police tear gas funding. Plus: Bar bill veto to get override vote. And Gov. Cooper orders Alamance County racetrack closed.
Charlotte Councilman Wants ‘Chemical Weapons’ Ban After Viral Teargas Video
Charlotte City Council to talk police funding after video appears to show officers deploying tear gas on cornered protesters.
PHOTOS: After George Floyd’s Death, A Day of Pain and Protest Turns Violent in Charlotte
As police clashed with demonstrators in Charlotte, Cardinal & Pine contributor Grant Baldwin captured it all.
Protests Over Police Killings Rage in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Dozens of U.S. Cities
Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd turned violent in some cities, including in Raleigh and Charlotte, after altercations with police.
PHOTOS: How Charlotte Is Uniting to Fight the Coronavirus Outbreak
Here’s what life looks like in North Carolina’s largest city in the midst of a pandemic.
An Ironclad Contract May Force Charlotte to Hold RNC Despite Coronavirus
Health officials announced the first two presumptive positive cases of the virus in Mecklenburg County on Thursday.
Charlotte’s Affordable Housing Shortage Is So Bad That 1,000 People Waited in Line for 129 Apartments
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership issued an apology for falling “short in the planning and execution of the event.”
Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state
Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina.
7 classic roadside diners in North Carolina that are worth a detour
Hearty, mouth-watering food and an authentic atmosphere make these classic diners in North Carolina worth visiting—no matter how far you have to drive.
‘Deeply flawed:’ Asheville is worst in North Carolina for bicyclist deaths per capita
From 2015 to 2024, Asheville ranked first in North Carolina per capita in fatal bicyclist crashes. Here’s a look at the big problem in this western NC city and the potential solutions.
Video: How much student debt are North Carolina students left with?
In the latest episode of Cardinal & Pine’s “Charlotte Costs,” we take a look at student debt’s impact on buying homes, starting families, or saving for the future in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: World-famous Dambo trolls to debut in North Carolina
This week’s Good News Friday features the internationally-traveled Thomas Dambo trolls, the return of the NC Apple Festival, and more.
‘They knew I wanted an abortion’: What she got instead at a ‘crisis pregnancy center’ in NC
North Carolina funnels millions into centers statewide that claim to offer unbiased care but often steer women away from abortion. A new bill aims to stop the deception.
In North Carolina, a 20-year-old student will self-deport after six months in ICE custody
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla has chosen to return to Honduras after six months in ICE detention with no charges.
Video: How looming cuts to Medicaid reimbursement could impact North Carolina
North Carolina Sen. Woodson Bradley says the impact of looming Medicaid cuts would be “cruel and unnecessary.”
NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply
A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
A groundbreaking climate author sees hope in the Sun
In 1989, Bill McKibben wrote the first mainstream warning about climate change. Considered the preeminent climate change journalist in the country, McKibben has written often about the dangers ahead, but his new book heralds solar power as the light in the darkness of...
Video: Helping your neurodivergent child easily transition back to school in North Carolina
In this episode, Jennie and her family take a day trip to Daniel Stowe Conservatory in North Carolina and talk about ideas to help your neurodivergent child easily transition back into school.
NC nursing student’s life upended after being detained by ICE
Allison Bustillo Chinchilla came to America as a child from Honduras and grew up to be a certified nursing assistant. Under President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy, she’s spent the past five months in ICE detention.
The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let’s take a look at four of them.
Republicans seek to override Josh Stein’s vetoes on gun bill and other contentious legislation
Since Democrats broke the supermajority in the NC House, these overrides are no sure thing. But some of the bills got bipartisan support.
Video: Introducing a new series on exploring NC nature with a neurodiverse family
Jennie is part of a neurodiverse family in NC who finds peace and clarity in western North Carolina nature. This is her story.
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.
These NC kids rely on Medicaid to survive. Trump’s cuts could force them out of their homes.
A Medicaid waiver program helps Kinsley Stadler and Emma Staggs thrive in their homes despite significant disabilities. When their moms went to DC to implore Republicans in Congress not to pass huge cuts to Medicaid, some GOP staff locked their doors while others rolled their eyes.
Video: NC mothers took their kids to DC to fight against Medicaid cuts
Two NC mothers drove with their children to Washington to tell Republicans that their daughters, who rely on Medicaid, are “not waste, fraud, or abuse. They are kids to be protected.”
How NC LGBTQ+ organizations are adjusting after Trump eliminates mental health hotline option
NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after the Trump administration eliminated the 988 hotline option for specialized mental health services.
How Trump’s immigration crackdown affects NC’s workforce
The Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement, pushing for 3,000 arrests a day nationwide. That’s raising alarms for NC businesses that rely on immigrant workers.
North Carolina breweries focused on more than just great beer
Drink with purpose: 10 NC breweries that blend craft beer with community and sustainability.