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wild horses of corolla can handle hurricane erin by using tactics they've been using for years

Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick

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As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla's wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
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A handy guide to 2025 hunting seasons in North Carolina

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Hunting has long been valuable in North Carolina’s culture. Here’s what and when you can hunt during the 2025 hunting seasons, plus how to get a license. 
North Carolina "Puppy Bowl" Team

This year’s Puppy Bowl snubbed North Carolina dogs. So we asked our readers to build a team.

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The real "big game" on Sunday is Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl," which kicks off at 2 pm. This year, no North Carolina dogs were included. So, with the help of Cardinal & Pine readers, we built our own roster all-star K9s.
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The cutthroat Midwest breeding ring behind North Carolina pet stores

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A look at the Puppy Mill Belt, a Midwest ring of large, commercial breeding operations that supplies some North Carolina pet stores. The Humane Society says many of those operations are abusing dogs or keeping them in unsafe conditions. 
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Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month

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October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.