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The hearing, which focused on concerns of public safety and crime, is making its rounds on social media.

Read more at The News & Observer and follow @cardinalandpine for updates.

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Cardinal & Pine

The primaries are open, and NC is one step closer to deciding who will represent us in Congress.

Read about former Gov. Cooper’s appearance at NC Newsline and follow @cardinalandpine for updates.

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Cardinal & Pine

North Carolina athletes are representing at the Olympic Games in Milan. Click the link below to read Cardinal & Pine's Good News Friday.

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Cardinal & Pine

North Carolina athletes are representing at the Olympic Games in Milan. Click the link below to read Cardinal & Pine's Good News Friday.

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A North Carolina newspaper written by and for people who are homeless or living in extreme poverty. Check out this groundbreaking paper in Asheville at the link below.
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Cardinal & Pine

Republican lawmakers sprang into action to limit the powers of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson after their 2024 victories.

Read about the arguments at the News & Observer and follow @cardinalandpine for more.

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Cardinal & Pine

“The only thing more powerful than hate is love.”

—Bad Bunny’s parting message from his Super Bowl halftime show

Read the response at The News & Observer and follow @cardinalandpine for more.

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Cardinal & Pine

It’s another decisive action in the wake of the murder of Iryna Zarutska in Charlotte last year.

Read additional details at NC Newsline and follow @cardinalandpine for more.

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Cardinal & Pine

The battle for the Tar Heel State’s open US Senate seat is expected to be one of the most expensive in the country.

Read the details at NC Newsline and follow @cardinalandpine for updates.

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Cardinal & Pine

Former VP Harris’ memoir, “107 Days,” includes reflection on her North Carolina campaign stops during the 2024 election.

Read more about the book tour at The Charlotte Observer and follow @cardinalandpine for more.

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