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Plus: Name this western NC overlook. Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. “Good News Friday” will return next week. We can’t wait. But in the meantime, here’s a good story to tide us over.  Rico Dowdle, if you don’t know him, is an NFL player who grew up in Asheville. He plays…

Plus: Name this historic eastern NC home. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Even Cardinal & Pine gets a flat tire sometimes.  Today’s email is coming to you late because this newsletter’s fearless writer was temporarily stranded near Williamston. 😂 But we’re still coming at you, NC. As they say, not today, Satan!  Let’s…

Plus: Name this lighthouse by just its tippity-top Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. It’s a rite of passage for students at North Carolina’s flagship university in Chapel Hill to go to Mediterranean Deli. Med Deli, as it’s called by locals, has a humongous selection of fresh Mediterranean fare, like gyros, falafel,…

Plus: Trump, the NC GOP, and medical marijuana Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The bad news is that the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher closed its doors temporarily this week.  The good news is that, when it returns, this eastern NC attraction has very big plans.  In today’s edition of Good News…

Plus: Centuries-old shipwrecks found along NC shoreline Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 8, 2025. Hey, it’s Brook. Hey North Carolina, A friend reminded me yesterday that when I’m feeling down, it’s always a good time to count my blessings. Chief among mine are my four rescue dogs and, really, just dogs in general.…