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‘We ought to do what we promise’: A Veteran forum on care, democracy, and cost of inaction
At Cardinal & Pine’s first live event, North Carolina veterans, families, and lawmakers warned that proposed cuts to VA care—and attacks on democracy—threaten those who’ve already sacrificed the most.
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How community care is keeping North Carolinians out of prison—for good
After six prison sentences, Bobby Harrington found healing through a North Carolina nonprofit offering free mental health care to the formerly incarcerated.
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Seeing red: NC’s beloved Cheerwine faces scrutiny over its iconic color
Following a national trend, state lawmakers are looking to remove artificial dyes in favor of natural food coloring. Here’s what that means for Cheerwine.
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Unleash your inner child at 10 adult summer camps in NC
Summer camp isn’t just for kids. Grown-ups can unleash their inner child at the best adult summer camps in North Carolina.
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Opinion: How higher ed can champion and support young voters
Yet the very fact that a near-record number of young people participated in the most recent election is proof positive that young people need and deserve investment in their civic education, which translates directly into the overall strength of our democracy.
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The FDA is recalling some cucumbers after salmonella outbreak. Here’s how it impacts North Carolina.
Bedner Growers’ brand of cucumbers was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration this week after a multi-state outbreak of reported salmonella. That includes products shipped to North Carolina.
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North Carolina House budget has big pay increase for new teachers, modest state employee raises
After the North Carolina House passes its budget, House and Senate negotiators will meet to reconcile their differences, including differences over how to compensate state employees.
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Cardinal & Pine hosts ‘Voices for Veterans’ event to highlight the devastating effects of proposed VA cuts
In a panel discussion, veterans, doctors, nurses, and advocates will tell their stories, and call attention to the fatal consequences significant cuts would mean for veterans and military families.
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4 low-cost vacation spots in North Carolina
There’s no need to break the bank on a vacation spent enjoying North Carolina’s natural beauty, history, and culture.
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Opinion: It’s hard enough to afford college. Now Republicans want to make it impossible.
A new bill would limit financial aid, make it more difficult to get, and close off poor, rural areas from a better future, a data science student at North Carolina A&T State University writes.
