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8 places in North Carolina to see spring blooming in all its glory
From hyacinths to tulips, here are the eight best places to see spring flowers in North Carolina.
Which is the best bowling alley in North Carolina?
We’re on a mission to crown the top bowling alley in North Carolina, and your vote matters. Help us crown the number-one bowling alley in the Tar Heel State!
How Florida’s 6-week abortion ban will complicate access in North Carolina
The influx of Florida women traveling to North Carolina to seek care will further strain a state that is one of the only sources of safe abortion care in the South.
Calicos & coffee: Get a glimpse of all 13 cat cafes in North Carolina
The purr-fect list of spots to get a cuddle and a cup o’ joe: Here’s our guide to the cat cafes of NC, from one tip of the state to the other.
Trump’s threats to repeal the Affordable Care Act would devastate North Carolina
The Affordable Care Act expanded access to healthcare for millions of Americans. A second Trump presidency could end that progress, especially in rural North Carolina. Fourteen years ago, on March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...
VIDEO: Blowing Rock Named “Best Small Town” in North Carolina
More honors for one of NC's prettiest little mountain towns. 🏔️ @southernliving recently named their picks for best small towns in each state, and Blowing Rock tops the list for NC. "These towns may be small in size, but they’re big on charm," Southern Living wrote....
VIDEO: Durham OB-GYN on North Carolina’s Abortion Ban
Dr. Abby Schultz, a Durham OB-GYN, spoke with @cardinalandpine about the repercussions of North Carolina's 12-week abortion ban. "It puts us in a really hard situation where we end up having to be the face of the law and the face of a law that we don't agree with,"...
Opinion: Mark Robinson is a threat to public education in North Carolina
Last week, North Carolinians joined millions of Americans across the country in casting primary ballots in advance of the November general election. This year’s election is make or break for North Carolinians like me who have witnessed increased attacks on public...
Three years later, here’s how Biden’s American Rescue Plan has impacted North Carolina
The American Rescue Plan turns three today. Here’s how President Biden’s first signature accomplishment not only invested billions of dollars into North Carolina’s economy, but also made a difference in the lives of millions of people. Three years ago, on March 11,...
Op-Ed: Rising rent is crushing folks in rural North Carolina
My neighborhood’s Facebook group in Guilford County is where you can find a neighbor to fix your broken pipe when a plumber can’t be reached or help cut up a dead limb when an arborist is too expensive. Potlucks are arranged in this group and, right now, the local...
17 veteran-owned businesses to support in North Carolina
Show your support for our state’s veterans by becoming a patron of these businesses.
Josh Stein shares his vision for North Carolina ahead of primary
Josh Stein says he’ll work to raise teacher pay, increase funding for public schools, create more opportunities in rural North Carolina, and protect the state against further abortion restrictions. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, where they’ll cast their...
4 Black North Carolina icons who deserve their own movie
Until some A-list actor is standing at the Oscars talking about these four extraordinary Black North Carolinians, we’re still coming up short.
Stories from North Carolina’s Trail of Tears
Markers and remnants of the Trail of Tears stretch across the American landscape. Here are the places that witnessed this infamous moment in U.S. history.
Your guide to North Carolina’s spring sky spectacles
So grab a picnic blanket and your eclipse glasses, because it’s about to get astronomical in the Old North State.
Biden proposes new student debt relief plan for North Carolina borrowers facing ‘hardship’
The new proposal will focus on providing debt relief to those with older loans or loans with large sums of interest; those with high-cost, unavoidable child care or health care expenses; borrowers who are highly likely to default; and others who face “financial hardship.”
Early voting begins in North Carolina primary elections
Early voting is the most popular option in North Carolina, offering a more convenient and less crowded way than Election Day to cast your vote.
Op-ed: Addressing North Carolina’s childcare crisis
Last year, my campaign launched the "Task Force on Families," a dedicated effort to make North Carolina a better place to live, work, and raise a family. A key part of that is tackling the childcare crisis facing North Carolina. This initiative brings together a...
Good News Friday: A North Carolina college grad is going to space for NASA
Our weekly roundup of good news from NC is bound for outer space. Plus: The NC connection behind this week’s viral feelgood moment at the Grammys.
VIDEO: The Success of Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina
Medicaid expansion was launched on Dec. 1st and it’s already having a big impact on North Carolina, the state's top health official told us. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kody Kinsley told Cardinal & Pine that his office automatically enrolled 273,000...
North Carolina’s history of abortion restrictions—and what comes next
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, here’s a look at all the times North Carolina’s lawmakers tried to disrupt abortion care.
Medicaid expansion is providing a lifeline to rural North Carolina
It’s only been a month and a half since Medicaid expansion launched in North Carolina, but it’s already been life changing for many residents. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services automatically enrolled nearly 273,000 people into the program on...
VIDEO: How Rural Broadband Is Coming to This North Carolina County
More than 1.1 million North Carolinians lack access to high-speed internet, a necessity of the modern economy. In Warren County, help is on the way, thanks to $7 million in federal grants through the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act and Bipartisan...
Key dates to remember for North Carolina’s March primary election
The state’s 2024 primary election is on March 5, but there are several deadlines before then you’ll need to be aware of to make sure your vote is counted.
We Asked, You Answered: The 6 Best Bakeries in North Carolina
Whether we’re going for cookies or cupcakes, bread or brownies, we can’t resist a great bakery. And with so many tempting choices across the state, we decided to ask our readers for their favorites. MORE: NC cafes and coffee shops that are just a little bit weird...
How 7 North Carolina Republicans helped set the stage for Jan. 6
Nearly all of the state’s Congressional Republicans voted against certifying the 2020 election and helped spread the lies that fueled a violent attack on the Capitol. Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden by more than 7 million votes. But three years ago,...
North Carolina approves more student and employee IDs you can use to vote
he North Carolina Board of Elections has now listed 120 student and employee photo IDs that can be used to vote in the 2024 elections.
8 must-see celestial events in North Carolina this winter
From January to mid-March, there will be eight celestial events taking place in the skies above North Carolina. Here’s some helpful information about each one.
VIDEO: Leah’s favorite North Carolina foodie stops of 2023
Korean hot dogs, “redneck” egg rolls, and more: These are C&P reporter Leah Sherrell’s favorite NC foodie stops of 2023. 😋