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Health Cardinal & Pine Political Reporter Michael McElroy explains how negotiations over casinos could jeopardize Medicaid expansion.
Health How Casinos Could Derail Medicaid Expansion in NC

About 600,000 North Carolinians have been waiting for Medicaid expansion for more than a decade. Backdoor wrangling over casinos could jeopardize it. 

Staff Reports Staff Reports September 20, 2023 1:30 pm EDT
Elections NC voter ID
Elections The GOP Finally Got Their Wish, But Don’t Let That Stop You From Voting: Here’s What Counts As a NC Voter ID

North Carolinians now have to show a voter ID to vote, a requirement that multiple courts said was unconstitutional and targeted voters of color.

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 27, 2023 1:53 pm EDT
community Pork cracklin' is a Southern staple. We tried out a local brand from Henderson, NC-based Carolina Country Snacks. (Shutterstock)
community Crispy, Crunchy, Delicious? We Tried a Local Brand of Pork Cracklin.’

Pork cracklin' is a Southern staple. So Cardinal & Pine's Leah Sherrell had to give it a taste-test.

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 27, 2023 1:22 pm EDT
Video The unofficial song of summer in NC is the cicada's song. Here's why they're such a busy (and noisy) part of summers here. (Shutterstock)
Video Here’s Why the Cicadas Are So Loud Right Now in North Carolina

If you think the cicadas are loud right now, NC, wait for the 'great Southern brood' in 2024. 

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 18, 2023 12:52 pm EDT
community In this week's episode of "Leah Tries," we test out an intriguing chocolate pasta. (Shutterstock)
community Cardinal & Pine’s Leah Sherrell Tries Chocolate Pasta

Dessert pasta? Consider us intrigued. In this episode of "Leah Tries," C&P's Leah Sherrell gives her review of chocolate pasta.

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 18, 2023 12:26 pm EDT

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We've picked 6 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NC. (Shutterstock) community 6 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NC
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, center, speaks at a news conference about a Medicaid expansion agreement, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum) Government North Carolina Finally Has a State Budget. Here’s What’s in It.
Fall on Grandfather Mountain. Autumn is the season that asks us to enjoy nature the most. (Shutterstock) community In Praise of Fall in North Carolina
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to his office after a resolution to debate the defense bill failed 212-214, as five Republicans bucked the party to sink it, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. House Republican leaders have still been unable to pass next year's appropriations bills on the floor due to GOP infighting. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Government Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.
Video Cardinal & Pine intern Toni Ocloo breaks down a controversial piece of anti-trans legislation in the North Carolina legislature.
Video Gender-Affirming Care for Trans People Is Safe, But North Carolina Is About To Ban It

Breaking down a controversial anti-trans bill in N.C.'s state legislature banning gender-affirming care for minors.

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 11, 2023 2:25 pm EDT
Video Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils, one of NC's few openly LGBTQ mayors, spoke at a recent Pride event about legislative and court attacks on LGBTQ people. (Image via Seils' Facebook page)
Video Watch One of North Carolina’s Few LGBTQ Mayors Talk About the ‘Fight For Our Lives’

Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils spoke at a local Pride event in the Orange County town about anti-LGBTQ legislation and court decisions impacting North Carolinians.

Staff Reports Staff Reports July 10, 2023 1:14 pm EDT