LOCAL PEOPLE
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9 ways to celebrate Veterans Day in North Carolina
North Carolina has the third-largest military population in the country, and is home to over 720,000 veterans. As Veterans Day approaches, there will be events from Jacksonville to Brevard celebrating and honoring service members. Veterans Day Luncheon, New Bern The Craven County Veterans Council is hosting a free luncheon open to any veteran and…
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The paper mill’s gone. But there’s optimism in Canton, NC.
In May, one NC town lost the paper mill that fueled its economy. We found a surprising thing when we returned three months later. People are optimistic.
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16 NC trails that take you to something awesome
If you like a beer, a live concert, wildlife, or a culinary treat at the end of your hiking trail, we’ve got you covered.
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The Rise and Rebirth of North Carolina’s African American Music Trail
An eight-county trail in eastern NC doesn’t just revisit our dark history of segregation. It lifts up Black joy by celebrating the musicians who broke barriers and made remarkable music.
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‘A Little More Fashion, a Bit More Culture’: A Roundup of Rides with North Carolina’s Black Cowboy Clubs
Inside NC’s Black saddle clubs, the cowboys and cowgirls continuing their traditions with trail rides and horseback events this summer.
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‘Tears of Joy’: After Four Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment, Ronnie Long Pardoned
Ronnie Long, who was featured this week in a Cardinal & Pine series, received word of his pardon Thursday from NC Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Fresh Shrimp and Creamsicles: Ronnie Long Meets the World Again
Wrongfully imprisoned in NC for 44 years, Ronnie Long comes to terms with a different world than the one he knew.
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Wrongfully Imprisoned for 44 Years, Ronnie Long Waits on Roy Cooper to Pardon Him
Ronnie Long talks to C&P about his four-decade wait for justice. And now, his wait for a pardoning from NC Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Want to Dunk on Trump? Anti-Racist ‘Hoop Bus’ Comes to Charlotte for RNC
The traveling “Hoop Bus,” created by two basketball players, rolled into Charlotte in time for the RNC’s arrival in NC this week.
