Holidays
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6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
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11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
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.
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12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
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The real ballad of Frankie Silver, one of the first women executed in North Carolina
Frankie Silver was the first white woman executed in North Carolina. Here’s the real story of what happened to her back in the 1830s.
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Fireworks and grill safety tips for Fourth of July
Stay safe this Fourth of July! These essential tips will help prevent dangerous fireworks and grilling accidents that could ruin your Independence Day celebration.
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3 things happening in North Carolina: Fourth of July fireworks, Chimney Rock, and … Christmas?
Each Monday, Cardinal & Pine makes its picks for 3 things happening in North Carolina. This week, June 30 – July 6.
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10 New Year’s (Eve) fireworks displays happening in North Carolina
Pickles, acorns, blueberries and more—find 10 of the quirkiest New Year’s Eve celebrations and 2025 fireworks displays right here in NC.
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Durham teacher’s foodraiser tackles local food insecurity for 10th year
A North Carolina teacher is behind a “foodraiser” giving hope to Durham families facing food insecurity during school breaks.
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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 Food Guide
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We’ve got you covered. North Carolina is a state of grand fortune, with scores of local farms and farmers markets from which to source all of our necessary produce. We also have reputable farms for turkeys, ample bake shops for pies and cookies, and a…
