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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…

Inside: Cardinal & Pine’s 2025 Giving Guide Support     Hey, it’s Billy. We can never have enough do-gooders.  If the world is a machine, the people who volunteer, contribute, and generally show up are the ones who keep it running. The world thrives with the people who don’t just stay in their lane, people…

Plus: NC’s best choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. Who can argue with a little bit of good news?  Cardinal & Pine’s recurring Friday series—”Good News Friday“—returns today with an animal that is very, very close to not existing anymore.  We’ve reported before on the red wolf. Deforestation,…

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…