Ryan Pitkin is a writer and editor based in Charlotte, where he runs an alternative weekly newspaper called Queen City Nerve. He is also editor of NoDa News, a community newsletter in the neighborhood where he has lived for 15 years.
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Latest from Ryan Pitkin
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How to Have Fun in Charlotte for $20 or Less
From sports and live music to nature walks and botanical gardens, here’s how you and your crew can have fun in Charlotte without breaking the bank.
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Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
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The 12 Best Christmas Tree Farms and Light Displays in NC
Want to buy a NC-grown Christmas tree and see the lights in one night? We’ve mapped out the best destinations from the mountains to the coast of NC.
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A polar plunge and a pickle drop: Here’s your NC winter bucket list
NC is often thought of as a warm-weather destination. But there’s loads to do in the winter. Here’s a guide to winter activities for every region of NC.
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The most Googled celebrities from North Carolina in 2023
When it comes to celebrities in North Carolina, the sports figure reigns supreme. A look through Bet Carolina’s recent analysis and ranking of the state’s most popular celebrities based on Google data shows that four of the top 10 most Googled North Carolinians are basketball players.
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10 Tiny Treasures: Small North Carolina Towns to Visit This Winter
From the mountains of western North Carolina to the shores of the eastern coast, North Carolina knows how to do winter. Here are 12 small towns worth visiting this cold season.
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5 Walking Trails for Winter Hiking Along NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway
We go exploring in western North Carolina with five great walking trails for hiking in the winter months, all of which are located along the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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10 places to try on Charlotte’s Oyster Trail
We take a trip north to south to hit some of the best oyster spots Charlotte and the surrounding towns have to offer.
