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Plus: Our most-read stories at Cardinal & Pine. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we’ve got a first-timer’s guide to voting in NC and our most-read story of the week, but first: The North Carolina Zoo has been talking about next steps since 2022. That’s when the Asheboro zoo said it would be…

Plus: Did Trump’s plan in NC backfire? Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we’ve got an exclusive look at NC Supreme Court Justice Anita Earl’s background in civil rights and the skinny on a flamboyant (and somewhat scandalous) vacation rental in western NC, but first:  Have North Carolina’s Republicans gerrymandered themselves out of…

Plus: Best restaurants, bars in Asheville Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below we have national honors for some western NC restaurants and big political news from Raleigh, but first: In news, every now and then we see North Carolinians come together on surprising issues. This year, it’s been Flock cameras and data centers.…

Plus: US Rep. Chuck Edwards is in hot water Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have the latest in the scandal facing NC Congressman Chuck Edwards, as well as an expansion for NC’s “best burger” restaurant, but first:  The verdict is in on last week’s storms in western NC. Yes, there was,…

Plus: Name this NC beach 🏖 Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have viral dot cakes and where to find them, plus a scavenger hunt for the famous Jimothy the raccoon, but first, we begin with Good News Friday. As always, C&P contributor Ryan Pitkin has rounded up several positive news stories…

Plus: The arts take over a NC town Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we’ve got some troubling news about NC jails, and Blowing Rock’s big art in the park party, but first:  Over the weekend, the Republican US Senate candidate from NC, Michael Whatley, had some more trouble with the press.  Organizers…