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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Where to go sledding, tubing, & skiing in North Carolina
From snowboarding and skiing to tubing and snowshoeing, there’s plenty to do in North Carolina this winter.
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The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
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These 10 small NC towns become real-life winter wonderlands
Discover North Carolina’s most charming winter destinations, from mountain ski towns to coastal celebrations.
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30 holiday events across North Carolina’s Piedmont in 2024
Check out 30 of the coolest holiday events happening across the North Carolina Piedmont this winter.
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Get your Thanksgiving turkeys at these 9 Western NC farms
These nine farms in western North Carolina offer pasture-raised turkeys ready for Thanksgiving.
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Election fatigue? Here’s how to recharge your mental health.
We talked to an expert about the rise in anxiety during the 2024 election season, and what to do about it.
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Want to join a book club? Here are 40+ in North Carolina, divided by city.
We’ve compiled a list of more than 40 book clubs in six of the state’s largest cities.
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Cozy waterfront cabins to rent in NC this fall
Spend your autumn casting a reel while the leaves change at one of these wonderful waterfront cabins available to rent in North Carolina.
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Cults in the Carolinas: 5 controversial groups with North Carolina Ties
Learn about five cults associated with North Carolina, from the ultra-religious to the downright predatory.
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15 biggest & best pumpkin patches in North Carolina
We’ve found the 15 biggest and best pumpkin patches spread across North Carolina.



















