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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Raleigh could be forced to allow a new data center, despite moratorium
3 things happening in NC this week, including Raleigh’s data center headache, Charlotte’s jail problem, and Hart Square’s old-timey festival.
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North Carolina touts $550 million infusion to keep Raleigh-to-Richmond train project chugging
In today’s Good News Friday, a look at the Raleigh to Richmond rail line, three new red wolf pups, and 14 receive the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.
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3 things happening in NC: The North Carolina State Fair kicks off
The North Carolina State Fair, early voting, and a temporary pause on the gas tax top the bill this week in NC.
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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.
