History - Cardinal & Pine

Feb 2026 19

Discover the only all-Black life-saving station in the U.S.

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

Dive into the legacy of North Carolina’s iconic Pea Island Life-Saving Station and its heroic, history-making crew.

Life-saving stations were coastal facilities that were constructed to save the lives of people in distress out at sea and were operational between 1848 and 1915 before the formation of the Coast Guard.

Feb 2026 12

Greensboro Sit-Ins: Learn about the protest that sparked a movement

By Dorothy Scott | LOCAL HISTORY, COMMUNITY, Dorothy Scott

The Greensboro Sit-Ins started in North Carolina in 1960 before going nationwide. Here’s everything you need to know about this important series of protests.

Oct 2025 31

Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Sam Cohen

Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.

Asheville, NC has a uniquely haunted history.

Oct 2025 30

Civics 101: Fascism and why we need to know what that means in NC

By Billy Ball, Staff Reports | LOCAL VIDEO, COMMUNITY, Billy Ball, Staff Reports

We're talking fascism, autocracy, and authoritarianism in the second part of "Let's Get Civic-al," Cardinal & Pine's crash course on civics in NC.

Oct 2025 16

Why one North Carolina island speaks a centuries-old English dialect

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.

Sep 2025 30

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

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.

Much like Christmas trees and garland during the holidays, pumpkins are a staple in many households during the fall season.

Sep 2025 29

12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.