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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 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.”
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.
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.
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.
NC lawmakers express frustration at slow rollout of Helene recovery funds
Rep. Eric Ager, a Democratic state legislator whose district was heavily impacted by Helene, said it could be summertime at the earliest before $15 billion in federal relief funds reaches the local level.
Trump executive order halting offshore wind farms could hurt NC’s economy
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to halt further offshore wind projects and review existing ones in development. The move could have a huge impact on North Carolina, where wind energy has become a key part of the state’s energy plan.
Western NC small businesses pick up the pieces after Hurricane Helene
Four months after Hurricane Helene wiped out peak tourism season in western North Carolina, local business owners are still feeling the losses. They believe that direct financial support is needed to keep some businesses open.
‘I love this place’: Chimney Rock tries to rebuild after Hurricane Helene
Chimney Rock was devastated by Helene’s flood waters and has been inaccessible to the outside world since late September. The fall tourism season was completely lost, and getting tourism dollars back is vital to the community’s recovery.
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.
10 stops on North Carolina’s literary trail
Travel across North Carolina by embarking on our literary trail, which features 10 stops that mark the state’s rich literary history.
12 things that belong on every North Carolinian’s winter bucket list
Push yourself or just take in the sights with a dozen of North Carolina’s best winter activities.
Disaster relief for western North Carolina at risk as Trump and Elon Musk kill government funding deal
Western North Carolina is still waiting for funding from Congress nearly three months after Hurricane Helene. If the government shuts down at midnight on Friday, as is increasingly likely, the region will continue to go without critical federal aid for the foreseeable future.
42 music festivals coming to North Carolina in 2025
Check out all the 2025 music festivals we could find spanning from the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina to the coast.
9 horse-drawn carriage tours to try in North Carolina
Get out in the open air with these horse-drawn carriage rides offered throughout North Carolina.
Get nostalgic at North Carolina’s old-fashioned soda fountains
Old-fashioned soda fountains are a thing of the past, but some North Carolina establishments are still operating well into the new millennium.
The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite NC gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
Good News Friday: These pictures of Carolina Panthers players partying with North Carolina schoolchildren will make your day
Revel in these snapshots of NFL players bringing joy and toys to North Carolina kids who were hit hard by Helene, part of our weekly roundup of positive stories in North Carolina.
While the U.S. veered right, western North Carolina moved left. Here’s what experts say caused it.
Democrats looking for signs of growing support around the country found few reasons for optimism this November. Western North Carolina was the exception.
Embrace the cold at the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend
Discover what’s in store for the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from the schedule of events to nearby local gems.
Where to go sledding, tubing, & skiing in North Carolina
From snowboarding and skiing to tubing and snowshoeing, there’s plenty to do in North Carolina this winter.
Shop local this season: 14 NC holiday farmers’ markets to visit this December
Get a head start on your holiday shopping (or find those perfect last-minute gifts) while enjoying seasonal festivities at these NC farmers’ markets.
7 NC Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling
North Carolinians, now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some local accounts on Instagram to help you do just that.
Western NC leaders meet with Biden and congressional leaders on Hurricane Helene funding
Elected officials in North Carolina, led by Governor Roy Cooper, met with President Joe Biden and members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation last week to advocate for federal support for the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Good News Friday: The first real snow of the season gives us snowy scenes in western NC
Winter, and the holiday season, is upon us. Here’s our weekly roundup of good news from across North Carolina.
Here are 16 North Carolina Christmas tree lightings, from the mountains to the coast
Whenever you like to ring in the holidays, North Carolina communities from the Outer Banks to the mountains are getting together in the coming days and weeks to officially light their Christmas tree. Here’s what to know.
OPINION: NC has a big infrastructure problem, but lawmakers are more focused on scaring immigrants and private school vouchers
Some NC communities are battling underfunded, crumbling schools and lead-contaminated water, but Republican leadership in the NC General Assembly is focused on all the wrong things.
These 10 small NC towns become real-life winter wonderlands
Discover North Carolina’s most charming winter destinations, from mountain ski towns to coastal celebrations.