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Jul 2024 3

Where to watch fireworks in North Carolina on the Fourth of July

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

These 12 fireworks shows put on the most dazzling displays in North Carolina this Fourth of July weekend.

Jun 2024 24

10 best affordable golf courses in North Carolina

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Here are 10 affordable golf courses around North Carolina where you can get 18 in on the cheap.

10 best affordable golf courses in North Carolina

Jun 2024 18

10 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charlotte

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Here are 10 ways to celebrate freedom, resilience, and community on Juneteenth in the Charlotte area.

Black family celebrating Juneteenth in a park.

Jun 2024 13

8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses to support this Pride Month

By Ryan Pitkin | LGBTQ, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

North Carolina is for everybody. Here are 8 LGBTQ-owned NC businesses that deserve your patronage in June and beyond.

Jun 2024 12

10 quirky summer festivals coming to North Carolina

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Let’s get weird with 10 summer festivals in North Carolina that go beyond music and barbecue.

10 Quirky Summer Festivals Coming To North Carolina

Jun 2024 11

10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice across North Carolina

By Ryan Pitkin | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Discover 10 ways to celebrate the summer solstice in creative ways throughout North Carolina.

10 Ways To Celebrate The Summer Solstice Across North Carolina

Jun 2024 5

Food Lion: 8 fun facts about NC’s famous supermarket chain

By Ryan Pitkin | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Ryan Pitkin

From Food Town to Bloom and back, Food Lion’s history is marked with plenty of twists and turns. Here's what you need to know about Food Lion.

Young Black woman shopping for groceries while holding a basket.

May 2024 31

Pride Month in NC: Here are 9 celebrations in North Carolina’s small towns

By Ryan Pitkin | LGBTQ, COMMUNITY, Ryan Pitkin

Everyone should have a chance to celebrate Pride Month in NC, regardless of whether they live in a big city or not. Here's a guide to celebrating in NC's small towns. We are entering Pride Month in NC, the nationwide observance first launched following the...