North Carolina film leaders are bullish about the state’s prospects for movie and TV productions, a decade after state leaders launched a grant program. That, and more positive stories from around NC, in today’s Good News Friday.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina athletes represent at Winter Olympics
North Carolina athletes show out at the Olympics. Plus, early voting gets under way and NC leads the way on life-saving emergency response tech.
Good News Friday: Charlotte Symphony director wins Grammy for Civil War spy opera
“Intelligence” tells the true story of two Civil War spies, Elizabeth Van Lew and Mary Jane Bowser. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra’s director Kwamé Ryan conducted the opera.
Good News Friday: North Carolina police dog celebrates birthday with a cold dip
A North Carolina police dog named Uno will raise money for the NC Special Olympics by taking a cold plunge. And more good news from around NC.
Good News Friday: Signs of life in Asheville’s River Arts District after Helene
Asheville’s popular River Arts District—and the many businesses within it—sustained major damage during Helene. But there are numerous signs of a rebirth. Plus, more good news from around North Carolina.
Good News Friday: The Buddhist monks reunited with their dog, Aloka, in NC
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026
Good News Friday: Welcome the first NC babies of 2026
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week’s “Good News Friday.”
Good News Friday: The Lumbee Tribe will finally be recognized by the US government
After fighting for generations, the Lumbee Tribe, a local Indigenous population is finally affirmed. Plus, high school students unveil impressive aviation project during annual Wright Bros. memorial while a Charlotte couple wins big on Netflix. ‘Twas the week before...
Good News Friday: Anti-violence program making a difference in Charlotte, study says
If it’s Friday, it must be time for some good news. This week, some positive signs from a local anti-violence program in Charlotte, NC’s largest city.
Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC
This week’s Good News Friday roundup includes big “Giving Tuesday” gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum.
Good News Friday: Endangered red wolves find new home in Durham
A pair of breeding red wolves have been swapped for a wolf family living at the Museum of Life and Science. Plus, Helene relief sees infusion of state spending and new fund creates lifeline for classical music industry.
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.”
Good News Friday: Volunteers rebuild Marshall church after Helene
This week’s Good News Friday features an inspiring story from western North Carolina, where residents helped to rebuild a Marshall church after Helene.
Good News Friday: UNC scientist wins MacArthur ‘genius grant’ for working to prevent opioid overdose deaths
A UNC researcher’s groundbreaking work fighting the opioid epidemic lands him a MacArthur ‘genius grant.” Plus, an upcoming event for innovation leaders in Durham, Orange, and Wake Counties.
Good News Friday: A North Carolina college battled homesickness by letting pets into dorms
NC Wesleyan University, a private college in Rocky Mount, introduced pet-friendly housing in recent years to help students battle homesickness and bring a little joy to campus. That, and more positive stories from North Carolina, in today’s Good News Friday.
Good News Friday: The story of infamous Charlotte ‘Roofman’ robber comes to the big screen
Our weekly roundup of good news from around North Carolina includes a Hollywood moment for Charlotte, and some pivotal medical research kicking off in Wake County.
Good News Friday: ‘Good Morning America’ spotlights North Carolina’s hurricane recovery efforts in Asheville
In this week’s Good News Friday, we take a look at Good Morning America’s visit to Biltmore to talk Helene recovery in Asheville, plus more good news from around North Carolina.
Good News Friday: Beloved North Carolina restaurant Mediterranean Deli reopens after devastating 2023 fire
Another dose of good news from around North Carolina: This week, the return of Chapel Hill restaurant Mediterranean Deli, and a chimp’s viral antics at the North Carolina Zoo.
Good News Friday: Rare white fawn born near the North Carolina Zoo
In this week’s Good News Friday, we check out a big milestone for NC State, an awesome thing to do with recycled flowers, and a very special visitor at the North Carolina Zoo.
Good News Friday: World-famous Dambo trolls to debut in North Carolina
This week’s Good News Friday features the internationally-traveled Thomas Dambo trolls, the return of the NC Apple Festival, and more.
Good News Friday: NC high schooler wins prestigious scholarship for her research on heart disease
Cary high school student Jamie Cheng is one of just 21 students nationwide receiving the $25,000 scholarship. She’s researching heart disease.
Good News Friday: NASCAR driver & actor raises money for children’s camp
This week was full of star power, with one actor set to teach at UNC Greensboro and another looking to raise money for a local children’s camp. The annual Asheville Quilt Show also takes place this weekend after a year off due to Helene.
Good News Friday: A new home for endangered penguins
This week, some Durham students kicked off the school year and their future careers. Also this week, a young Davidson, North Carolina resident is looking to help fund a new home for endangered penguins and Grandfather Mountain prepares to promote conservation by hosting their annual Junior Naturalist day.
Good News Friday: The North Carolina Film Festival returns
It’s time to roll out the red carpet for the North Carolina Film Festival in New Bern and look to the skies for one accomplished UNC alumnus. Also this week, one NBA champion returns to the court that started it all to help inspire the next generation of basketball stars.
Good News Friday: A big boost for eastern NC trails
This week’s edition of Good News Friday includes a huge boost for recreation on eastern NC trails, some swell news for job-hunters in the Triangle, and one Cary teen’s 100% perfect SAT score.
Good News Friday: A NC bookstore holds a ‘silent book club.’ What’s that mean?
Cardinal & Pine’s Good News Friday round up of good news in NC checks out a big blood drive, a hands-on camping experience for kids, and an unusual book club experience.
Good News Friday: NC teenager wins Steph Curry ‘Underrated’ golf tournament
This week’s “Good News Friday” features a NC teenager who took home top honors at Steph Curry’s “Underrated” event in June, as well as a sweet (but temporary) treat from 7-Eleven.
Good News Friday: Check out this sensory friendly Fourth of July experience in North Carolina
Looking for an alternative to all the noise and explosions on the Fourth of July? This week’s Good News Friday leads with a sensory friendly experience for kids and their families in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: How hungry goats gave North Carolina’s Dix Park a makeover
It’s time for Good News Friday, our weekly round-up of good news in North Carolina. This week, grazing goats, LEGOs, and NC players in the NBA Draft.
Good News Friday: The NC Blueberry Festival returns
Cardinal & Pine’s weekly roundup of positive news stories in North Carolina returns — with the NC Blueberry Festival and a small town’s first Pride event.