Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
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2025
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SPORTS
Dec
2025
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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.
Nov
2025
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Panthers star Rico Dowdle uses ‘2 pumps’ fine for a good cause
Panthers star Rico Dowdle used his fine from a game day celebration to bring attention to North Carolina kids in need of adoption.
Sep
2025
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Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit
Expletive-laden texts and emails capture the bitter legal dispute between NASCAR and basketball great Michael Jordan over his racing team's charter.
Jul
2025
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Report: Charlotte is going to host the MLS All-Star Game in 2026
Charlotte will host the Major League Soccer All-Star game for the first time in 2026, according to a person familiar with the decision.
Feb
2025
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This year’s Puppy Bowl snubbed North Carolina dogs. So we asked our readers to build a team.
The real "big game" on Sunday is Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl," which kicks off at 2 pm. This year, no North Carolina dogs were included. So, with the help of Cardinal & Pine readers, we built our own roster all-star K9s.
Sep
2024
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NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time
Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.
Aug
2024
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Good News Friday: UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen just became the youngest woman ever in space
UNC-Chapel Hill student Karsen Kitchen flew to space Thursday on a Blue Origin rocket. Plus: College football’s back, and an intriguing new way to pass along good info. Optimism is smart. It’s better for us. It fuels us. And it leads to creation. Because it’s hard...
Aug
2024
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Good News Friday: Amazing, medal-winning comebacks from North Carolina’s Olympians
Our North Carolina Olympians are crushing it in Paris. Plus, check out some of NC’s bucket list destinations. Happy Good News Friday! We’re here to brighten up a very rainy week with some positive NC news stories. For past editions of our weekly positive story...
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Pickleball Paradise: 16 top places to play in Asheville
Pickleball is a craze that’s sweeping the nation. Here’s where you can join in on the latest athletic trend in Asheville.
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Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
NASCAR antitrust trial opens with Michael Jordan on hand and huge stakes
| December 1, 2025
Michael Jordan's case against NASCAR could change the shape of stock car racing. Here's what's at stake.
Panthers star Rico Dowdle uses ‘2 pumps’ fine for a good cause
| November 7, 2025
Panthers star Rico Dowdle used his fine from a game day celebration to bring attention to North Carolina kids in need of adoption.
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team fights for charter status amid explosive lawsuit
| September 3, 2025
Expletive-laden texts and emails capture the bitter legal dispute between NASCAR and basketball great Michael Jordan over his racing team's charter.
Report: Charlotte is going to host the MLS All-Star Game in 2026
| July 16, 2025
Charlotte will host the Major League Soccer All-Star game for the first time in 2026, according to a person familiar with the decision.