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Plus: This weekend’s fall shenanigans Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Today in the Cardinal & Pine newsletter, we’ll take you to the Western NC State Fair and check out a stunning story about private firms buying up mobile home parks in NC, but first: Did you know North Carolina politicians played a huge…

Plus: Time for Good News Friday! Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. For the past couple weeks, I’ve been on the road. But there’s no place like North Carolina, and I’m excited to be back home.  We’ve got a lot of news to get to below, including an AI regulatory bill and some stunning…

Plus: Getting ready for fall in NC Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. It’s September. The first day of fall is Tuesday, Sept. 22. It’s really hot outside. But lots of folks are thinking about fall.  That’s reasonable. They want the cooler temperatures and the pretty views.  At Cardinal & Pine, we’re helping you…

Plus: NC man dies of leukemia in ICE custody Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a blast from NC’s weird past and a breaking news story on ICE, but first:  Every week, we pull together a few feel-good stories to send you into the weekend with a headwind. We call it…

Meet Gary Pigg. He’s a hero to many in western NC. Plus: A ‘gorge’-ous edition of ‘Where Are We in NC?’ Share with a friend Here’s a story of hope, North Carolina:  When Helene rampaged through western NC in late September—threatening dams, washing away homes, and literally remaking the topography—North Carolina man Gary Pigg was…