The discovery of TFA in blood and water samples raises questions about Chemours’ role in adding to the pollution burden.
NC Christmas tree farms lost thousands of trees when Helene rolled through western NC in 2024. But wherever you look in 2025, those tree farms say they're bouncing back.
NC Rep. Phil Rubin, a Wake County Democrat, spoke with Cardinal & Pine last month as lawmakers had a chance to return to session and do something about Medicaid funding.
Dr. Beverly A. Gray and Dr. Jonas Swartz co-host the "Outlawed" podcast, a North Carolina-based show that unpacks abortion bans, misinformation, and the human stories behind them.
If a new Trump EPA rule goes into effect, NC wetlands would be in more jeopardy, increasing the risk of flooding during major storms, environmental groups say.
Helene housing repair programs in NC will focus on single-family housing, multi-family housing, and workforce housing beginning in early 2026, Gov. Josh Stein says.
As researchers uncover even more PFAS contamination in NC, the Trump administration wants to loosen PFAS regulations.
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.
Groceries are too expensive. The social safety net is weaker than ever. And people in NC communities could really use your generosity this year.
Cardinal & Pine's Michael McElroy says when people voted for Trump in 2024, they probably weren't envisioning the NC immigration raids we're seeing today.
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