Michael McElroy is Cardinal & Pine’s political correspondent. He is an adjunct instructor at UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media, and a former editor at The New York Times.
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North Carolina Teachers Often Spend More Than $500 on Classroom Supplies. Here’s How to Help.
With 1.4 million kids returning to the state’s public schools this week and next, the need is great.
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A North Carolina Man Rescued Two Children at Oak Island Beach. Here’s What We Can Learn From Him.
This is as good an opportunity as ever to talk about how to escape the biggest danger beachgoers face in North Carolina.
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A Look at How the GOP Candidates for the N.C. Supreme Court Might Vote in Abortion Cases
The North Carolina Supreme Court might be the last stand for abortion rights, and there’s a lot at stake in this fall’s election of two seats that have not attracted much attention from the public.
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‘Don’t Suck Out the Venom’ and More Guidance for Snake Bites
There are lots of misconceptions about snakes, so as we enter a peak breeding season, the best defense against bites is being informed.
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Facing a ‘Frightening Moment’ for Abortion Rights in NC, Supporters Say Go to the Polls This Fall
‘Republican leaders in the General Assembly are scheming to turn the clock back 50 years,’ Rep. Deborah Ross said last week.
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After President Biden Tests Positive Again for COVID, Let’s Talk About Paxlovid ‘Rebound’ Cases
A UNC Health doctor explains how the antiviral Paxlovid could produce so-called rebounds. But the drug is still worth taking for many people.
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Peak Hurricane Season Is Coming. Here’s What You Need To Do To Prepare.
Don’t be fooled by a calm early summer. Forecasters say it could be a busy few months for storms.
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Homes Aren’t Affordable in North Carolina. And It’s Getting Worse.
The housing boom may be slowing, but there’s a huge gap between what potential homeowners make and what they need to make to afford a mortgage.
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How a Rare Bit of Bipartisanship Secured Millions for Affordable Housing in NC
A bill introduced by Rep. Alma Adams, Democrat, and Rep. David Rouzer, prompted US officials to remove restrictions on federal economic relief aid. Hundreds of thousands in NC could benefit.
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Voting Rights Restored for 55,000 North Carolinians With Felony Convictions
A state law with racist roots has long barred people on parole from voting or registering to vote. Courts ruled it unconstitutional this year.





















