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18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
Opinion: From firehouses to schools, North Carolina’s small towns run on local elections
Millions of Americans turn out to vote in presidential elections, but most of us don’t engage in the local elections that have an outsized impact on our everyday lives. Here’s why we need a change in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: The NC food banks stepping up as federal shutdown threatens SNAP
North Carolinians are spreading kindness and care this week: from NC food banks stepping up to Asheville being named the “Nicest Place in America.”
What we know about Nigel Edge, the Southport mass shooting suspect
Before being charged with several counts of murder in connection with a mass shooting in Southport, 40-year-old Nigel Edge had been in combat and crossed paths with a popular singer.
Mules, Mayberry, and woolly worms: 8 fall festivals you won’t want to miss in North Carolina
The 2025 calendar of fall festivals in North Carolina is full. Here are eight of our favorites, from the coast to the mountains of NC.
Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history
North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.
The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked
Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.
Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots
If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.
Opinion: Donald Trump has no business at Fort Bragg
Richard Ojeda, an Army veteran running for Congress in the Fayetteville area, says that Trump “cannot salute our military with one hand while stabbing veterans in the back with the other.”
Video: Jefferson Griffin tried to change the rules on military voters. This NC military spouse says that’s unfair.
Jefferson Griffin tried to overturn his North Carolina Supreme Court election loss by throwing out the votes of overseas military members and their families.
2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events
North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.
What the EPA’s partial rollback of PFAS or ‘forever chemical’ drinking water rules means for North Carolina
President Trump’s administration has announced plans to delay new regulations for PFAS or “forever chemicals.” It’s hitting hard in North Carolina.
‘We ought to do what we promise’: A Veteran forum on care, democracy, and cost of inaction
At Cardinal & Pine’s first live event, North Carolina veterans, families, and lawmakers warned that proposed cuts to VA care—and attacks on democracy—threaten those who’ve already sacrificed the most.
Cardinal & Pine hosts ‘Voices for Veterans’ event to highlight the devastating effects of proposed VA cuts
In a panel discussion, veterans, doctors, nurses, and advocates will tell their stories, and call attention to the fatal consequences significant cuts would mean for veterans and military families.
Opinion: This isn’t politics as usual. It’s a betrayal of veterans like me.
Over the past few months, I’ve watched headlines roll in with a pit in my stomach. Cuts to vital veterans’ services. Mass layoffs of VA staff.
Video: This NC veteran was kicked out of a GOP town hall. We’ll let him have his say at our event.
In March, North Carolina veteran Jay Carey was removed from a Republican town hall in Asheville for speaking out about the Trump administration’s Veteran Affairs cuts. At Cardinal & Pine’s “Voices for Veterans” May 20 in Fayetteville, we’ll let him and other NC veterans and military families have their say.
10 celebrities who own, or have owned, houses in North Carolina
North Carolina has been home to many celebrities over the years. Here are 10 celebs who own, or have owned, homes in the state.
Event: Cardinal & Pine presents ‘Voices for Veterans’
Cardinal & Pine PresentsVoices for Veterans Cardinal & Pine invites you to join us at Studio 215 in Fayetteville on Tuesday, May 20 at 5:30pm for an evening of straightforward conversations about the real issues veterans are facing today. You’ll hear from...
Jefferson Griffin’s effort to steal a seat on the NC Supreme Court now hinges on throwing out military votes
The North Carolina Supreme Court has opened the door wide enough for Griffin to sneak in and overturn his election defeat. But at a rally on Monday, Justice Allison Riggs vowed to fight to keep the seat she won.
21 festivals in North Carolina happening this spring
Pig out on BBQ, shop for local art, and sway to the sound of live music at these spring festivals in North Carolina.
OPINION: NC-13’s veterans deserve answers from Congressman Brad Knott
Scott Peoples, a North Carolina Army veteran and veteran rights advocate, has tried to contact his congressman to express his concerns about the mass firings by the Trump Administration and their effects on the VA. He has not gotten an answer.
Video: Trump administration on fired NC veterans: ‘Perhaps they’re not fit to have a job.’
North Carolina has one of the highest percentages of active duty military and veteran residents in the country, which means any cuts to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs have outsized impact.
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.
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.
10 New Year’s (Eve) fireworks displays happening in North Carolina
Pickles, acorns, blueberries and more—find 10 of the quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations and 2025 fireworks displays right here in NC.