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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Believe it or not, the best spot for trees in Greensboro is this historic cemetery
Green Hill Cemetery is a not-so-hidden gem tucked into Greensboro’s park system. It’s also home to 700 different types of trees.
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The mysterious exhumation of Durham’s founding father
Most North Carolinians know the story of Sir Walter Raleigh — or if they don’t, they can most likely identify the namesake of the state capital. As for Dr. Bartlett Durham, the man for whom they named Raleigh’s younger sibling city, that story isn’t quite as familiar.
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Black History Month: Where to find awesome Black art in Charlotte
Charlotte is home to talented Black artists of all mediums, from rappers and spoken-word performers to comedians and live theatre performers.
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The 10 Best Barbershops for a Fresh Cut in Charlotte
We’ve compiled a list of the 10 best spots for a guy to find a fresh cut in Charlotte, with locations spread throughout the Queen City.
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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.
