There’s a good chance your Thanksgiving meal came from NC
Wondering where your Thanksgiving meal came from? A huge portion of ham and turkey sales came from NC.
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Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
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NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes
Michael Jordan's case against NASCAR could change the shape of stock car racing. Here's what's at stake.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Iryna’s Law and the 2026 election begins now
Our picks for 3 things happening this week in NC: Iryna's Law takes effect, despite concerns. The 2026 election officially begins, and the chance to be a viking in Oxford.
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Meet the NC turkeys pardoned this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving since 1989, leaders in America have offered a reprieve to a few lucky gobblers. Here are the NC turkeys pardoned this year.
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7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
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3 things happening in NC this week: Thanksgiving parades and Christmas comes early
It's 3 things happening in NC this week. This week, North Carolina’s largest Thanksgiving parade gives way to Christmas celebrations on the coast and a rivalry football game.
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Finding digital detox retreats in NC
Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.
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Opinion: Has the campaign of fear against Latinos in NC awoken a sleeping giant?
Brutal treatment and indiscriminate policing by federal law enforcement shown across social media has galvanized thousands of Latinos in NC and beyond.
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Gas pipeline proposals in Virginia and NC worry community activists
MVP’s Southgate Extension pipeline and Williams Companies’ Southeast Supply Enhancement Project are proposed in close proximity within a single NC county.
NC ranks last in the nation for school funding effort. Here’s why
| January 7, 2026
A nonpartisan organization recently ranked NC at the bottom of the nation for public education funding in several metrics, including last in the nation for school funding effort.
Opinion: The big problem with the plans for a Fayetteville data center
| January 7, 2026
Why a proposed data center in Fayetteville poses a risk to the environment, to neighbors, and to locals' pocketbooks.
Trump shut down ‘Direct File.’ Here are other ways to file your taxes for free in NC.
| January 7, 2026
The Trump administration might have shut down the IRS' Direct File program, but there are still ways to file your taxes for free in NC.
Video: Lumbee recognition in North Carolina
| January 7, 2026
NC's Lumbee Tribe is headed for federal recognition after decades of waiting. Cardinal & Pine Senior Editor Billy Ball talked about it recently on PBS NC's "State Lines."
Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte
| January 7, 2026
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From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.