The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week's "Good News Friday."
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
CNN happened to cover a man wrecking a nativity scene in Charlotte protesting ICE raids in NC.
Read six heartwarming stories of "good Samaritans" doing kind deeds in NC.
A new report looks through America's trash – and the results aren't pretty.
Cardinal & Pine's weekly roundup of NC happenings is a full-on holiday party this week. Drive through High Point's massive Christmas lights show, party for Kwanzaa in the Triangle, and a world-renowned Christmas show comes to Charlotte.
A lot of people have come to North Carolina since Gov. Jim Hunt left office 25 years ago. They may not know it, but he’s a big reason they came here.
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Public can comment on Duke Energy plan that rolls back green goals
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