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Opinion: This isn’t politics as usual. It’s a betrayal of veterans like me.
Over the past few months, I’ve watched headlines roll in with a pit in my stomach. Cuts to vital veterans’ services. Mass layoffs of VA staff.
21 festivals in North Carolina happening this spring
Pig out on BBQ, shop for local art, and sway to the sound of live music at these spring festivals in North Carolina.
‘Veterans are going to die’: Hundreds protest Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts in Raleigh
The cuts Elon Musk has sought would include VA counselors who answer calls for the veterans crisis hotline. Fewer counselors and longer wait times, one veteran at the rally said, means veterans would be left on their own when they need the most help.
Jefferson Griffin’s effort to overturn his election loss threatens judicial integrity, more than 200 NC judges and attorneys say
The North Carolina Court of Appeals will hold oral arguments on Friday in Jefferson Griffin’s attempt to throw out more than 65,000 votes so that he can win state supreme court election he lost to Allison Riggs. This week the state’s legal community warned Griffin that his lawsuit is damaging the state court system. You can read the full letter here.
15 significant stops along Fayetteville’s African American Heritage Trail
Black History Month is the perfect time to travel along Fayetteville’s African American Heritage Trail. Here are 15 notable stops.
Duke Energy asks the EPA to let it release more emissions
Duke Energy recently announced plans to replace several coal-fired power plants with natural gas-fired stations at two North Carolina sites by 2029. Now, it’s joined nine other power companies in asking newly-confirmed EPA administrator Lee Zeldin to weaken environmental regulations regarding natural gas and coal ash.
16 fascinating North Carolina festivals happening in 2025
Discover some eccentric things in this list of fascinating North Carolina festivals in 2025, including whirligigs, wooly worms, pirates, and racing in outhouses.
Durham teacher’s foodraiser tackles local food insecurity for 10th year
A North Carolina teacher is behind a “foodraiser” giving hope to Durham families facing food insecurity during school breaks.
Western NC leaders meet with Biden and congressional leaders on Hurricane Helene funding
Elected officials in North Carolina, led by Governor Roy Cooper, met with President Joe Biden and members of North Carolina’s congressional delegation last week to advocate for federal support for the state’s recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
Hit the slopes at these 4 North Carolina skiing destinations
North Carolina may not be the first destination that comes to mind for skiing, but it offers a variety of scenic and well-equipped resorts perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.
Voter fraud is rare. Intentional voter fraud that changes elections is non-existent.
Several large studies show only a handful of voter fraud cases amid millions of votes cast, and some of those cases are innocent errors rather than dubious plots. But since we are still almost guaranteed to see claims from losing candidates in the coming days that the vote was rigged, here’s what to know about voter fraud in North Carolina and why the elections are in reality very secure.
Trump and the MAGA movement have spent years preparing to contest the 2024 election results
Donald Trump’s plan to challenge a 2024 election loss involves relying on the far-right justices on the Supreme Court all the way down to MAGA sheriffs and local election officials, with a helping hand from Republicans in Congress, state lawmakers, and a firehose of lies and conspiracies being spread on social media.
‘It’s like something out of the Bible’: Emergency response operations continue in western NC after Helene
Western North Carolina remains in crisis in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, with ongoing recovery operations underway. Dozens of deaths have been confirmed, and hundreds of people remain unaccounted for.
NC election officials vow to ensure voters can cast their ballot amid Helene’s devastation
The North Carolina Board of Elections created a webpage – NCSBE.gov/Helene – where they have vowed to put all relevant Helene-election information, including much of what you are about to read here.
13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
North Carolina’s 3 mountain coasters provide scenic thrills & more
We’ve compiled a list of western North Carolina’s best mountain coasters for a new way to explore Appalachia.
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.
Kamala Harris has spent decades fighting to protect people from gun violence
While serving as San Francisco’s district attorney, Harris became known for prosecuting domestic abusers. As attorney general of California, her office investigated and seized firearms from those who unlawfully possessed them. And as a US senator, she co-sponsored bills to ban assault weapons.
The Triangle Guide: The best museums in Raleigh and Durham
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Triangle museums. Here’s what they said.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans.
‘A king above the law’: Supreme Court gives Trump nearly unlimited power
The massively consequential ruling from the Supreme Court grants Trump and any future leaders the right to claim immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts carried out in office.
Opinion: The future of North Carolina will be decided in November. Our choices could not be more different
Unfortunately, the only blame for this lies squarely on the Republican Party stoking those fears and fanning the metaphorical flames of discontent across North Carolina. Conversations that could have once found common ground are more commonly filled with accusations and screaming matches, and somehow, this is supposed to be acceptable to the folks who live here.
Op-Ed: I’ve been a teacher for 30 years. Michele Morrow would ruin NC public schools.
A veteran North Carolina teacher and activist on why he believes the Republican candidate for the state’s top education job is unfit and dangerous.
Mark Robinson suggests Pearl Harbor might’ve been an inside job, audio reveals
Robinson has also expressed support for several other conspiracy theories, including suggestions that the moon landing may have been faked and that mass shooting victims are actors disguised as victims.
Here’s a guide to 25 fun things to do in Charlotte
Here’s your Queen City Bucket List of things to do.
10 quirky summer festivals coming to North Carolina
Let’s get weird with 10 summer festivals in North Carolina that go beyond music and barbecue.
10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice across North Carolina
Discover 10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice in creative ways throughout North Carolina.
We asked, you answered: North Carolinians share thoughts on legalizing marijuana in NC
Veterans, senior citizens, arthritis sufferers, people with mental illnesses: Many of them spoke up when we asked Cardinal & Pine readers what they think about marijuana in NC. Could 2024 be the year legalization finally gets over the hump? North Carolina has been...