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Opinion: A North Carolina woman on love and loss 10 years after Obergefell cleared same-sex marriage
June 26 is the 10-year anniversary of the US Supreme Court’s Obergefell decision, which cleared same-sex marriage nationwide in America. A North Carolina woman talks about how the decision impacted her life.
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Trump defends US strikes on Iran as intel assessments stir debate
President Trump said U.S. strikes delivered a crushing blow to Iran’s nuclear program despite a preliminary American intelligence assessment suggesting that the assault inflicted only a marginal setback.
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Keeping pets safe in the NC heat: 10 tips from veterinarians
North Carolina veterinarians explain the impact of hot weather on fur babies, and what pet owners should do to keep pets safe in the summer heat.
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein vetoes concealed carry and immigration bills
North Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein vetoed his first bills on Friday, blocking for now Republican legislation that would let adults carry concealed handguns without a permit and make state agencies and local sheriffs more active in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.
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‘This will delay care’: NC doctor warns of harm after Trump’s rollback on emergency abortion rule
Trump’s federal change removes protections for emergency abortion care. Dr. Beverly Gray said she’s already seen what happens when pregnant patients can’t get the care they need. As an OB-GYN and associate professor at Duke University, she regularly treats high-risk patients who travel across state lines with strict abortion bans just to access emergency abortion…
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Opinion: Let’s talk Gaza, antisemitism, and Trump’s manipulation of it all
A North Carolina lawmaker says it’s time for progressives to talk about the genocide in Gaza, antisemitism, and the way Trump is using all of it to get power.
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North Carolina opens applications for Tropical Storm Helene home repair and rebuild program
North Carolina has opened up applications for its home repair and reconstruction program after Helene devastated western North Carolina in 2024.
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3 things happening in North Carolina this week: Juneteenth and local Outer Banks artists
Every Monday, Cardinal & Pine makes its picks for our favorite events of the week in North Carolina. This week, June 16-22.
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Blue Ridge Parkway: Which Helene-damaged areas might reopen in late summer, early fall?
Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.
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As military groups prepare for weekend celebrations, ‘No Kings’ activists organize protests, including here in NC
Activists in hundreds of cities nationwide, including here in North Carolina, are planning anti-Trump protests on Saturday, June 14, under the banner of “No Kings.”
