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Plus: A sea of red in Raleigh as educators march. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The big news, today, is the thousands of educators marching in Raleigh.  The underlying tension is teacher pay. In North Carolina, we have some of the most poorly paid educators in America.  But it’s also about overall public…

Plus: A bipartisan plan to regulate data centers. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a mysterious shipwreck and a plan to take on data centers, but first: Memorial Day weekend is here. And for the first time in a long time, there’s rain in the forecast for much of North Carolina. …

Plus: Good news from across the state of NC. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. We all know groceries are more expensive. But as Cardinal & Pine contributor Ryan Pitkin points out in his new edition of Good News Friday, those aren’t the only things that are more expensive. Recreational, fun things are pricier,…

Plus: The latest on winter weather Share with a friend     Hey, it’s Billy. If it’s Friday, it means that we’re talking about good news in Cardinal & Pine’s “Good News Friday” column. Today, we’ve got some big business news, including a large investment from North Carolina’s largest employer. But the most fun story…

Plus: The March Madness begins. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. It’s officially that time of year. College basketball is about to take over our lives for several weeks.  Fittingly, Good News Friday leads with the march madness, and a new Cinderella out of North Carolina.  In their first year of eligibility for the NCAA…

The latest in a battle between state and federal governments. Share with a friend It’s Friday, July 25, 2025.   Hey, it’s Billy. Some breaking news below, but first: Here at Cardinal & Pine, we like our good news like we like our ice cream—NOW. 😂 This week’s “Good News Friday” includes some swell info…

Plus: The NC House just approved a bill to let you spend *less* time at the DMV. Share with a friend It’s Friday, August 1, 2025.   Hey, it’s Brook. Happy August, y’all. I’m excited that a new month is here because that means we’re that much closer to fall arriving—plus, this weekend is supposed…