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These NC kids rely on Medicaid to survive. Trump’s cuts could force them out of their homes.
A Medicaid waiver program helps Kinsley Stadler and Emma Staggs thrive in their homes despite significant disabilities. When their moms went to DC to implore Republicans in Congress not to pass huge cuts to Medicaid, some GOP staff locked their doors while others rolled their eyes.
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NC First Lady Anna Stein wants to do something about the state’s opioid crisis. Here’s how.
First Lady Anna Stein announced a partnership this week called Unshame NC, aimed at reducing stigma around substance use disorder and promoting treatment.
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Opinion: NC public schools are the beating heart of our communities. They deserve better.
A former social studies teacher in NC public schools says state and federal leaders are failing to uphold their obligation to education.
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3 things happening in NC: Hemp is legal. But NC courts say you can be searched for smelling like it.
Cardinal & Pine’s “3 things” is a weekly look at the news, events, and stories that are driving conversation around North Carolina. This week, a big ruling on hemp and police searches, a comic-con fantasyland in Raleigh, and the “Superman” effect on dog adoptions.
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
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How NC LGBTQ+ organizations are adjusting after Trump eliminates mental health hotline option
NC, LGBTQ+ organizations adjust after the Trump administration eliminated the 988 hotline option for specialized mental health services.
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Good News Friday: A NC bookstore holds a ‘silent book club.’ What’s that mean?
Cardinal & Pine’s Good News Friday round up of good news in NC checks out a big blood drive, a hands-on camping experience for kids, and an unusual book club experience.
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After GOP takeover of elections board, NC seeks info on 103,000 voters
NC State Board of Elections Executive Director Sam Hayes is setting off on a mission to correct 103,000 North Carolinians’ voting records from which some information is missing.
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Before Chantal swamped the NC town of Hillsborough, locals had been counting on FEMA
The Trump administration canceled a FEMA program in April that would have funded upgrades to protect Hillsborough, NC, from flooding. Then the Eno River rose more than 20 feet.
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Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients’ personal data, including addresses, to ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
