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Plus: A historic hero comes home Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a rundown on NC’s controversial early voting plans and a guide to early fall daytripping in NC, but first: The shoes are new. The backpack still smells like the factory where it was made. My daughter’s trying out a…

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: Name this NC waterfall Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. One of our favorite things at Cardinal & Pine is “Good News Friday.” Every week, we round up some of our favorite positive stories and bundle them together. This week, Cardinal & Pine contributor Ryan Pitkin picked out some real good vibes…

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.…

Plus: Name this western NC lake. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Today, we’ve got the latest edition of “Where are we in NC?” in addition to maybe the biggest healthcare story of 2026 and a convo with one of NC’s youngest lawmakers, but let’s start with this:  The first time I saw Kemba…