The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Shopping Guide
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite NC gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa.
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Shop local this season: 14 NC holiday farmers’ markets to visit this December
Get a head start on your holiday shopping (or find those perfect last-minute gifts) while enjoying seasonal festivities at these NC farmers’ markets.
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2024
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In two North Carolina stops, Kamala Harris promises to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
With just over 50 days until the election, Harris visits North Carolina to kick off her “New Way Forward” tour and deliver a vision for reproductive rights, small businesses, and affordable housing, while warning against Trump’s authoritarian agenda and Project 2025.
Sep
2024
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11 fall festivals in NC you can’t miss in 2024
Autumn in North Carolina means more than just changing leaves—it’s festival season! Say goodbye to boring weekends and check out these 11 events that’ll have you celebrating all season long.
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2024
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The best BBQ in Charlotte, according to Reddit
Locals have shared their top picks for must-try BBQ joints in Charlotte.
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Get ready for Carolina Daze: NC’s newest music and arts festival hits the voting scene
With musical talent like Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack headlining, North Carolina’s about to get a little louder and a lot more voters engaged in the 2024 elections.
Aug
2024
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NC leaders praise Kamala Harris’ record on fighting gun violence
Much of Vice President Kamala Harris’ experience as a prosecutor was focused on reducing gun violence and holding accountable those responsible for gun crimes. North Carolina advocates believe she will continue these efforts if elected president.
Aug
2024
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How new federal health laws fill the gaps in NC and support breastfeeding workers
With North Carolina’s absence of state protections for pregnancy, people like Rose Stanley now have (new) federal laws to balance her college education, job, and parenthood. Read how these regulations are helping not just her—and where there’s room for growth.
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The 6 best late-night restaurants in Charlotte
Skip the chain restaurant and satisfy your craving with one of these late-night restaurants in Charlotte.
10 best food halls in North Carolina for international eats
| October 21, 2025
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North Carolina’s food halls are expanding folks’ taste-bud passports with divine food from across the globe. Check out these 10 for a robust flavor journey.
The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina
| October 10, 2025
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From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.
Video: Here’s why Charlotte citizens are getting double-taxed
| October 1, 2025
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In the latest edition of "Charlotte Costs," Cardinal & Pine contributor Charles Deloach looks at how residents of the Queen City are being "double-taxed" for public school funding.
11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
| September 30, 2025
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From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.
12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
| September 29, 2025
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With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.