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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.
Good News Friday: You can go to the North Carolina Zoo next week for just 5 bucks
Our weekly “Good News Friday” roundup has some big wins for animal-lovers, and there’s a doozy of a meteor shower tonight.
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.
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.
Good News Friday: The people making a difference right now in western NC
These are tough times for many, but good news comes whether you’re ready for it or not. Here’s this week’s roundup of positive stories in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen just became the youngest woman ever in space
UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen flew to space Thursday on a Blue Origin rocket. Plus: College football’s back, and an intriguing new way to pass along good info. Optimism is smart. It’s better for us. It fuels us. And it leads to creation. Because it’s hard to...
Good News Friday: Looking to start fall early? The NC Apple Festival is back!
Our weekly roundup of positive stories from North Carolina embraces autumn at the NC Apple Festival. Plus: Raleigh gets a new downtown park and three NC BBQ joints made a list of the best in the South.
Good News Friday: The NC Zoo was voted the best in the country
The NC Zoo also welcomed a baby antelope. Plus, an NC-developed cancer treatment and community support for a Raleigh Olympian
Good News Friday: Amazing, medal-winning comebacks from North Carolina’s Olympians
Our North Carolina Olympians are crushing it in Paris. Plus, check out some of NC’s bucket list destinations. Happy Good News Friday! We’re here to brighten up a very rainy week with some positive NC news stories. For past editions of our weekly positive story...
Good News Friday: You’re invited to an elephant’s birthday party
It’s Friday, and you know what that means, another roundup of positive NC news stories! Here’s your Good News Friday for this week.
Good News Friday: NC has some of the best pizza in the country
Happy Good News Friday. We’re here to brighten up this rainy week with our roundup of positive news from around North Carolina.
Good News Friday: Seven new babies born at NC Zoo
Good News Friday: We’re sending you into the weekend with another uplifting roundup of feel-good NC stories. Here’s what you need to know.
Good News Friday: There are signs of progress in the youth mental health crisis in NC
Another week of positive stories, featuring exciting sports news from the Queen City! Plus, improvements in youth mental health and a sweet dog adoption story. It’s Friday, which means we’re rounding up more positive news stories to brighten up your weekend! This...
Good News Friday: It’s NC sea turtle nesting season. Meet the volunteers protecting them.
This week’s roundup of good news spotlights NC sea turtle season. Plus, a star-studded tennis event comes to Charlotte.
Good News Friday: This NC science center welcomes an endangered red panda
It’s the return of Cardinal & Pine’s weekly good news roundup. This week, we’re talking about the NC stars who shined in the NBA Draft, an adorable red panda, and the state’s first Spanish-speaking health hotline.
Good News Friday: It’s a good day to be a fan of the NC State Wolfpack
The Wolfpack men and women will compete for a national championship in college bball. Plus: A rare solar eclipse, and Charlotte’s first Latino film festival.
Good News Friday: An adorable NC bunny is auditioning to be Cadbury Creme Egg’s star
An ambitious NC rabbit tops this week’s roundup of good news. Plus: A high school basketball star from Sanford is tops in the nation.
Good News Friday: Meet NC’s first barbecue hall-of-famers
Accolades for the masters of the pitmasters, honors for a groundbreaking NC State program, and more good news from around the state. Welcome back to Good New Friday, our weekly installment of good news from around North Carolina. This week we’ll get into a special...
Good News Friday: NC’s famously pregnant stingray, an 8-year old chef, and more
A stingray in Hendersonville is drawing international attention this month, and we can’t wait to see the pups.
Good News Friday: This NC banjo player is in Beyoncé’s newest song
It’s called “Texas Hold ‘Em” but NC leaves a lasting impression on Beyonce’s new country song. This, and other uplifting NC news, in today’s “Good News Friday.”
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.