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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3 things happening in NC: An overdue homage to Good Samaritan Hospital, one of America’s oldest hospitals for Black people
Honoring Good Samaritan Hospital, a historic site in Charlotte. Plus: Hockey heroics and Bear Shadow Music Festival returns.
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Good News Friday: The bipartisan effort to regulate data centers in NC
Some Democrats and Republicans can agree on data centers in NC. Plus, Plus, UNC to host new multi-day arts festival and two new pro women’s sports teams launch in NC
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3 things happening in NC: After flooding, the Carolina Beach boardwalk rebounds
Brighter days ahead for the Carolina Beach boardwalk. Plus, lawmakers look to head off more Medicaid crises.
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Good News Friday: Five critically endangered red wolves are born in North Carolina
Exciting news for one of the most endangered animals in the world. Plus, lawmakers take aim at concert ticket scalpers.
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3 things happening in NC: This local millionaire calls for North Carolina to tax the rich
Why this North Carolina millionaire says her and other rich folks aren’t paying their fair share. Plus: A new doc explores the legacy of a legendary photographer of NC.
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3 things happening in NC: CultureFest brings the world to Oxford
International food, art, and performances top the bill at Oxford’s CultureFest. Plus, how your post office worker is fighting hunger in NC.
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Good News Friday: Gov. Josh Stein signs Medicaid funding bill, but cites concerns
Josh Stein signs a long-awaited Medicaid fix. Plus, Fayetteville gets proactive on public safety and the Hurricanes skate through Round 1
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3 things happening in NC: Teachers take to the streets on May Day
Look for NC teachers’ big ‘May Day’ protest. Plus, veto override votes in the Capitol and a fringe arts festival in Charlotte.
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Good News Friday: This proposed budget has a big teacher pay raise for NC
Gov. Josh Stein wants to make teacher pay in NC the envy of the southeast. Plus, a World War II veteran is finally laid to rest.
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3 things happening in NC: Last stand for North Carolina hemp industry?
The hemp industry in North Carolina is hoping for a rescue before November. Plus, annual festivals in Mebane and Greenville celebrate culture and … pirates.
