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9 North Carolina flower festivals in 2025
From BloomFest to Garden Jubilee, these nine flower festivals in North Carolina are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s ‘State of the State’: Faster Helene relief, better teacher pay
by Galen Bacharier, Lynn Bonner and Brandon Kingdollar, NC Newsline March 12, 2025 North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein called on lawmakers to swiftly pass another round of Hurricane Helene aid and approve pay raises for teachers and law enforcement Wednesday, as he...
Support these western North Carolina mountain towns for Spring Break 2025
These six Western North Carolina towns are ready to welcome visitors for spring break. Tourism dollars help support the recovery efforts throughout the region.
Interested in dropping alcohol? Here are 7 THC-infused drinks made in North Carolina.
These hemp-derived drinks give a light buzz, but without alcohol or hangovers. Here’s a guide to the North Carolina THC-infused drinks you should try.
OPINION: A letter to North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis
As the Trump administration moves to dismantle federal education programs, the North Carolina parent of a child with a disability urges Sen. Thom Tillis to step up.
North Carolina pediatric flu deaths: A tragic reminder to vaccinate
North Carolina pediatric flu fatalities prompt urgent health warning: Officials stress vaccination as respiratory illnesses surge across the state.
The future chefs of North Carolina: 5 high school teams compete in cooking competition
High school culinary teams compete in North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition, showcasing cooking skills and local ingredients.
Why 2025 could be a huge year if North Carolina wants to save the red wolf
This year could be a milestone year in protection and recovery efforts for the red wolf in North Carolina, a species that in recent years has dwindled to a critically low population.
Dalton George: How the Hellbender unites North Carolina’s mountains
With names like that, the Hellbender is hard not to love. It’s North America’s largest salamander and one of the largest amphibians in the world.
The biggest snowfalls recorded in North Carolina history
A listing of the biggest one-day snowfalls in North Carolina history, using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
The 6 most ethical aquariums & zoos in North Carolina
Our look at the six most ethical zoos in North Carolina includes aquariums, museums, and “the best zoo in the country.”
Here’s how the GOP push to cut Medicaid would impact rural North Carolina
A push by Congressional Republicans to slash federal funding for Medicaid could have “dire consequences” for the more than 1.2 million rural North Carolinians who depend on the program.
11 North Carolina power couples talk about love
It’s Valentine’s Day, and many of us are thinking about love and relationships. These North Carolina couples offer insight into keeping the spark alive.
North Carolina legislature fleshing out details of $500 million in Helene relief
The package remains less than half of the $1.07 billion that new Democratic Gov. Josh Stein sought in new recovery spending earlier this month from legislators.
You may qualify to file your taxes for free in North Carolina—here’s how
An estimated 1.6 million North Carolinians will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
This year’s Puppy Bowl snubbed North Carolina dogs. So we asked our readers to build a team.
The real “big game” on Sunday is Animal Planet’s “Puppy Bowl,” which kicks off at 2 pm. This year, no North Carolina dogs were included. So, with the help of Cardinal & Pine readers, we built our own roster all-star K9s.
VIDEO: New NC lawmaker on his plans for ‘neglected’ northeastern North Carolina
We talked to Halifax County state representative Rodney D. Pierce about advocating for northeast North Carolina, a rural part of the state that’s often overlooked.
Last chance to hit the slopes: Where to go skiing in North Carolina
This guide to six ski resorts will help you choose where to go skiing in North Carolina before the season ends.
10 informative AND fun factory tours in North Carolina
From old mills and craft breweries to creameries and chocolate factories, these North Carolina factory tours are informative and fun.
Here are 6 places to donate your decluttered items to in North Carolina
If you’re looking to make an impact while decluttering your home, there are many local organizations across North Carolina looking to accept clothing, shoes, furniture, and other household items to benefit communities in need.
8 best spots to hunt for shark teeth in North Carolina
We’ve scoured the fossil fan chats and expert websites to find out where to hunt for shark teeth in North Carolina.
The 9 cheapest colleges in North Carolina (we did the math!)
Attending college in North Carolina doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out the cheapest colleges in the state.
North Carolina expands Hurricane Helene recovery jobs program
North Carolina expands hurricane recovery employment program to 39 counties, offering temporary jobs and income to residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
16 fascinating North Carolina festivals happening in 2025
Discover some eccentric things in this list of fascinating North Carolina festivals in 2025, including whirligigs, wooly worms, pirates, and racing in outhouses.
Trump just pulled back a plan to regulate toxic, cancer-causing PFAS. It’s in hundreds of water systems in North Carolina.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are linked to cancer, birth abnormalities, and other health ailments. But Trump is pushing back a long-awaited plan to set federal limits on them.
States like North Carolina consider high costs, possible savings of covering weight loss drugs for their workers
State policymakers, including leaders in North Carolina, are choosing between the long-term benefits of weight loss drugs and reducing obesity among public employees, and the short-term costs.
8 Renaissance fairs in & around North Carolina in 2025
A guide to all the Renaissance fairs and festivals like them planned around North Carolina and the surrounding area in 2025.
7 funny North Carolina town names, and 4 that might make you blush
These North Carolina names make for a memorable road trip and a great conversation starter.
13 hidden gems in the 2025 North Carolina Travel Guide
The new North Carolina travel guide gives a first look at the best spots to visit in the Tar Heel state in 2025.