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3 things happening in NC: 'The Nutcracker' reimagined

3 things happening in NC this week: ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagined

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Every week, Cardinal & Pine curates three things happening in NC that are worth your time and money. This week, Southport's "Winterfest" speeds toward its annual flotilla, a one-of-a-kind experience in New Bern, and a modern take on "The Nutcracker." 
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ICE begins a ‘clear escalation’ of arrests in the Triangle, Siembra NC says

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The arrests have included several people who were in the final stages of the process to gain legal status, the immigrant rights group says.
NC Gov. Josh Stein

Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein announces $5 million in grants for rural NC

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This week's Good News Friday roundup includes big "Giving Tuesday" gifts, rural improvements announced by Gov. Josh Stein, and a major honor for a Charlotte museum. 
Industries want a break from Trump immigration policies

More industries want a break from Trump immigration policies

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The Trump administration gave a break to farms after his immigration crackdown left them short on workers. Now other industries are asking for the same break from Trump immigration policies.
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Congressman Don Davis files for reelection in a district Republicans stacked against him

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A federal court recently approved a new 2026 election map intended to make it impossible for Davis, the incumbent Democrat, to win. But that Republican calculus may not be as certain as it once seemed.