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3 things happening in NC: Hemp is legal. But NC courts say you can be searched for smelling like it.

July 21, 2025

Cardinal & Pine’s “3 things” is a weekly look at the news, events, and stories that are driving conversation around North Carolina. This week, a big ruling on hemp and police searches, a comic-con fantasyland in Raleigh, and the “Superman” effect on dog adoptions.

3 things happening in NC: Hemp is legal. But NC courts say you can be searched for smelling like it.

VIDEO: Josh Stein: we must build more housing, but also preserve farmland

May 14, 2024

On Monday afternoon, Attorney General @joshsteinnc, the Democratic nominee for governor, stopped by Sharp Farms in Wilson County, which has been in operation since 1928. Stein toured the farm with Pender Sharp, who serves as the Farm Manager, and discussed the farm operation, and what support they need to be successful. North Carolina is projected…

VIDEO: Josh Stein: we must build more housing, but also preserve farmland

Opinion: Mark Robinson’s comeback lacked one big thing—an apology

March 27, 2026

Mark Robinson, a disgraced Republican candidate for North Carolina governor, teased a comeback with a new “tell-all” interview. But he owes more than that to the millions of North Carolinians he insulted with his hateful campaigning.

Opinion: Mark Robinson’s comeback lacked one big thing—an apology

Could NC enact more abortion restrictions in 2025?

December 23, 2024

Republicans no longer have a supermajority in the NC House, but they need only one Democrat to join them, or to simply miss a vote, to still be able to override a veto from Josh Stein. And while Republican leaders have suggested they don’t expect a push for further restrictions in 2025, Democrats say they’ve…

Could NC enact more abortion restrictions in 2025?

In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal

October 7, 2025

Duke Energy, North Carolina’s largest utility, cites the Trump administration’s rollback of air pollution regulations and increases in power demand as factors for betting on coal.

In new carbon plan, Duke Energy gambles on coal

👀 NC’s 100-mile yard sale returns

July 21, 2026

Plus: Your takes on Flock cameras Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Last week, we asked you what you think about Flock cameras. The controversial technology can be used to identify license plates, and according to some police advocates, can help solve crimes. But they’re raising concerns about mass surveillance and privacy. (Video by Dylan…

Beating Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Jerks

May 9, 2025

Ditch the social media algorithms. Plus: When will Allison Riggs be sworn in? And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend A small request: If you haven’t noticed, Cardinal & Pine depends on word-of-mouth to grow this newsletter. There’s a simple reason why. Social media networks, which is how most people get their…

Beating Facebook, X, and Other Social Media Jerks

NC Auditor Dave Boliek expressed polling site preferences and looked to boost GOP turnout, messages show

July 15, 2026

Emails, texts, and voicemails show how the office of North Carolina Auditor Dave Boliek sought to shape early voting plans that could benefit Republicans.

NC Auditor Dave Boliek expressed polling site preferences and looked to boost GOP turnout, messages show

NC election officials used to steer clear of backing candidates. No more.

February 26, 2026

In a departure from past practices, NC election officials are openly supporting Republican candidates this year.

NC election officials used to steer clear of backing candidates. No more.

Josh Stein shares how he’ll support the agriculture industry during visit to Wilson County farm

May 14, 2024

“My philosophy is pretty basic,” Stein said. “Government can help create conditions for you to succeed, and that’s what we should do. Help you set standards, and make sure that there’s fair rules of the road, and they’re equally enforced, and then get out of the way, and certainly don’t create problems for ourselves.”

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