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Jun 2025 2

2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events

By Sam Cohen | LGBTQ, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.

2025 Pride in North Carolina

May 2025 22

‘We ought to do what we promise’: A Veteran forum on care, democracy, and cost of inaction

By Jessica F. Simmons | HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY, Jessica F. Simmons

At Cardinal & Pine's first live event, North Carolina veterans, families, and lawmakers warned that proposed cuts to VA care—and attacks on democracy—threaten those who’ve already sacrificed the most.

Photo of Cardinal & Pine's first live event, "Voices for Veterans"

May 2025 2

10 celebrities who own, or have owned, houses in North Carolina

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL CULTURE, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

North Carolina has been home to many celebrities over the years. Here are 10 celebs who own, or have owned, homes in the state.

Actress Jennifer Aniston

Aug 2024 22

Get ready for Carolina Daze: NC’s newest music and arts festival hits the voting scene

By Jessica F. Simmons | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Jessica F. Simmons

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.

Fayetteville - Cardinal & Pine

ayetteville hadsbecome a destination for tourists and a cool place to live

When did Fayetteville become so cool? Your guide to the up-and-coming city

by Vanessa Infanzon

| September 16, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Fayetteville | GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Music | NC BEER | nc community | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | PETS | RECREATION | SMALL BUSINESS | THINGS TO DO | WATER

Fayetteville elevates its destination status with a charming downtown, locally owned restaurants, and shops.

a colorful map of north carolina

The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025

by Dorothy Scott

| July 21, 2025

Affordability | Community | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Fayetteville | Greensboro | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RALEIGH

There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.

NC true crime stories

7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history

| July 17, 2025

DURHAM | Fayetteville | Greensboro | gun violence | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NC COURTS | NORTH CAROLINA LEADERS | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | ROBESON COUNTY

North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.

An aerial view of H2OBX Waterpark

The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked

by Dorothy Scott

| June 30, 2025

CHARLOTTE | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Fayetteville | Greensboro | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WAKE COUNTY | WATER | WILMINGTON

Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.

NC Civil War History

Learn about NC Civil War history at these 8 spots

| June 11, 2025

CHARLOTTE | Community | DURHAM | Fayetteville | HARDGATE | Lead Story | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS

If you want to learn more about NC Civil War history, check out these sites across the state.