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Op-Ed: Studying the Holocaust remains vital to ensuring it never happens again
International Holocaust Day will be observed on January 27, 2024. This day commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp by the Russians on January 27, 1945. When I mention this to people, my first response is, “Why is this important to remember?” International Holocaust Day reinforces the importance of studying the Holocaust. In 2021,…
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VIDEO: How Rural Broadband Is Coming to This North Carolina County
More than 1.1 million North Carolinians lack access to high-speed internet, a necessity of the modern economy. In Warren County, help is on the way, thanks to $7 million in federal grants through the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Cardinal and Pine’s political correspondent Mike McElroy takes a look. View…
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VIDEO: Sampson County puts Biden’s promise to boost rural infrastructure to the test
Locals in this rural NC county say their water and air is polluted by a PFAS-contaminated landfill, massive hog and poultry farms, and industrial operations. For the full story, click here to read our report. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cardinal & Pine (@cardinalandpine)
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Mold and classes in trailers: Inadequate funding for schools is hurting NC communities
Schools across the state are dealing with dilapidated classrooms and buildings in need of significant repair or a total rebuild due to a lack of investment in public education.
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‘TransGiving’: Raleigh LGTBQ center has a seat at the table for everyone
Thanksgiving can be a hard time to be around family, especially for those in the Trans community. The LGBTQ Center of Raleigh invites those looking for good community and good food to stop in for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Op-ed: My child left NC because of new anti-LGBTQ laws. Mark Robinson would make things worse.
As a mother, my journey through parenthood has been a tapestry woven with love, challenges, and unwavering support for my child. This Thanksgiving, however, marks a significant departure from the traditions we’ve shared for years as a family. Forced apart by North Carolina’s hateful anti-trans legislation, my adult transgender child, seeking safety and acceptance, made…
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‘Eat, Gay, Love’: Charlotte Thanksgiving event celebrates local LGBTQ community
People in the LGBTQ community don’t always have a welcoming family during the holiday season. “Eat, Gay, Love” invites anyone searching for a good meal and a welcoming community on Thursday.
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Black voters file federal lawsuit challenging NC Senate map
Senate Democratic Leader Dan Blue said the lawsuit provides “a glimmer of hope” to Black voters in eastern North Carolina.
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Op-ed: How a federally-funded apprenticeship changed my life
I know what it’s like to feel like there’s no light at the end of the tunnel—and I also know what it’s like when a glimmer of hope appears. My family and I moved to North Carolina from California in the early 2000s. I went to school in Asheboro, and in 2016, I moved to…
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Farm-to-table holidays: Where to buy from local eastern NC growers
Here’s your guide to supporting your community farms while shopping for all your holiday meal ingredients from local eastern NC growers.
