Texas resident Olivia Harvey had an ectopic pregnancy, which is the most common cause of maternal death in the first trimester. But harsh anti-abortion laws forced her to return to her home state of NC for care.
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Parades, pubs, & parties: How to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Charlotte
We’ve compiled a list of 10 locations and/or events around the city that are planning to throw down in an authentic way on St. Paddy’s weekend.
The pie’s the limit: 5 Greensboro spots to visit on National Pi Day
There’s nothing better on Pi Day than a delicious slice of pie — be it apple, cherry, pecan, key lime, or even a savory pie for lunch! In Greensboro, you have plenty of tasty options.
Gas station sushi, anyone? A new book from a NC author dives into convenience store cuisine in the South.
Gas stations aren’t just gas stations in many rural, Southern communities. They’re also restaurants and community gathering places. A new book takes you on a tour of the best ones out there.
Black History Month: Where to find awesome Black art in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to talented Black artists of all mediums, from rappers and spoken-word performers to comedians and live theatre performers.
VIDEO: Cardinal & Pine’s Leah Sherrell tries an award-winning Winston-Salem bakery
Cardinal & Pine's Leah Sherrell tried Bobby Boy Bakeshop in Winston-Salem and is adding it to her list of regular spots! The bakery is a James Beard Award semifinalist (one of 9 NC nominations) and while the bakery is getting some extra love right now, the line...
Everything you want to know about Cheerwine, NC’s signature soda
It’s not just the taste that makes North Carolina-born Cheerwine special; it’s the sense of nostalgia that comes with each sip.
Medicaid Expansion Becomes Reality After Months of Delays
A half-million North Carolinians waited more than a decade for Republicans to stop their blockade of federal aid for more affordable healthcare.
Election Denier Dan Bishop Is Running for NC Attorney General
Bishop, a major player in the far-right wing of the Republican Party, is closely aligned with ex-president Donald Trump and voted against certifying the 2020 election results.
The Right’s New Priority: Justifying Slavery
Florida governor and 2024 presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis has defended his state’s new Black History curriculum, which directs educators to teach that “slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
5 Juneteenth Celebrations Across North Carolina You Don’t Want to Miss
If you’re looking for an opportunity to come together in community, recognize the past, and celebrate the freedom of Black Americans, there are tons of events happening across North Carolina this weekend.
Q&A: The Youth-Led Renaissance of Bluegrass Music
Bella White is a musician from Calgary, Alberta, whose sophomore album “Among Other Things” releases this Friday, April 21st, on Rounder Records. Her 2020 bluegrass-inspired album “Just Like Leaving” is one of my favorites ever, so I was thrilled to talk with White about her new songs.
Honoring Our Heroes: 7 Meaningful Ways to Pay Tribute on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
Offbeat Adventures: Travel To The Coolest Hidden Wonders In Every U.S. State
As more and more people venture out to make up for the last few pandemic-ridden years, you might be looking to go a little farther off the beaten path to avoid the crowds.
Want to Support NC Drag Performers? Here Are 11 NC Drag Shows You Won’t Want to Miss.
As Republicans in NC try to make drag shows a crime, we’re pulling together a list of the best performances that deserve your love, from Wilmington to Asheville.
Notable Weather Events From The Year You Were Born
Stacker consulted historical, climatologic, and other news sources to find the most notable weather events each year since the Great Depression.
It’s Women’s History Month! Here Are Milestones for Women from the Year You Were Born.
From American women winning the right to vote to the #MeToo movement, Stacker draws on a number of historical and archival sources to explore the past 100 years of women’s history in the U.S. and around the world.
10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration
Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.
How a Last-Minute Deal Brokered by the White House Averted a Costly Rail Strike for N.C.
North Carolina is a major corridor for freight lines, and a strike would have made existing supply-line disruptions even worse across the state and nationally.
Ghosts, Gnomes, and Carnivorous Plants: 8 Spots To Get Weird in Wilmington
North Carolina’s eccentric port city is a destination, and not just because lots of TV shows were filmed there.
‘They Are Not a Priority’: Republicans’ Proposed Spending Plan Gets Early Criticism
As the NC General Assembly’s Republican House and Senate leaders announced their proposed budget Tuesday, state employees and others are shaking their heads.
Searching for Indigo De Souza, One of North Carolina’s Most Hyped New Musicians in Years
Asheville’s Indigo De Souza is a rising singer-songwriter with a wanderer’s taste for genre. She talked to Cardinal & Pine about her ascension as a national artist.
A Vaccine Lottery? Gov. Cooper Says He’s Looking Into It.
To boost vaccination rates, North Carolina’s governor is researching rewarding vaccinations with a game of chance.
Masks Can Come Off in Most Places in NC, Gov. Cooper Announces
Gov. Roy Cooper rolled back many of the pandemic restrictions, while calling on unvaccinated people to wear masks until they get their shots.
Vaccines Are Rolling Out in NC, but You Need Those Masks
One out of every five North Carolinians has gotten at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in the arm. But this disease is still very much out there.
How One NC Suburb Rocked College Football in 2020
How Indian Trail, NC, population 40,000, raised two top-five quarterbacks in Sam Howell and Grayson McCall.
HB2’s Dead. Here Are the Towns Passing LGBTQ Protections ASAP.
In a post-HB2 world, Orange County, long a progressive bastion of NC, will lead the way for LGBTQ protections.
‘Spend More Time With the Grandkids’: North Carolinians Line Up in Charlotte for COVID Vaccine
Eat out. Get a haircut. Be a good citizen. People in Charlotte on why they rushed to get the COVID vaccine as NC upped inoculation efforts.
Wrongfully Imprisoned for 44 Years, Ronnie Long Waits on Roy Cooper to Pardon Him
Ronnie Long talks to C&P about his four-decade wait for justice. And now, his wait for a pardoning from NC Gov. Roy Cooper.
Election HQ: Cardinal & Pine’s Live Blog on NC’s 2020 Election
With a recount likely in the race for chief justice of the NC Supreme Court, Paul Newby holds a lead over Cheri Beasley.