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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Dragons, cobras, and tigers: What to know about the Asia expansion at the North Carolina Zoo
In today’s Good News Friday, we unpack the North Carolina Zoo’s long-awaited Asia expansion. Plus, Charlotte needs stuff for teens to do.
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3 things happening in NC: State legislature calls special session as gas prices soar
The GOP state legislature suddenly freaks about gas prices. Plus, a controversial pre-election citizenship check, and Biketoberfest in Charlotte.
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Good News Friday: A critical portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopens
Paid parental leave expands, Hispanic Heritage Month takes off, and the Blue Ridge Parkway gets a big boost.
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3 things happening in NC: The Outer Banks looks for help after another storm traps locals
Another storm, another washout on the Outer Banks. Plus, the Faith Hedgepeth case and Ava Gardner’s legacy.
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Good News Friday: Eric Church is giving away homes in western North Carolina
County star Eric Church rings in the Helene anniversary the right way. Plus, 9 North Carolina hotels land a Micheline star.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte school board is in crisis mode
A state investigation over extortion allegations in Charlotte. Plus, UNC under pressure over racist incidents, and a fly-fishing festival marks Helene’s anniversary.
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Good News Friday: Forget Trump. Here’s what the crime stats actually say in NC
Despite Trump’s lies, there’s actually good news about crime in NC. That, plus a Native American fashion show to remember.
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3 things happening in NC: Trump rallies with Michael Whatley following troubling AP report
3 things happening in NC this week, including the NC Folk Festival, Welcoming Week festivities, and Trump’s rally with beleaguered Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
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Good News Friday: Why NC’s $590 million PFAS settlement with DuPont, Chemours is such a big deal
Attorney General Jeff Jackson said Thursday that the state’s reached a deal with DuPont and Chemours that will see the corporations pay out $590 million to the state and 11 local municipalities over PFAS contamination in North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: Will Chuck Edwards be formally censured by Congress?
A lot has changed since the release of a Committee on Ethics report detailing allegations of inappropriate behavior by US Rep. Chuck Edwards.
