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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Why 2025 could be a huge year if North Carolina wants to save the red wolf
This year could be a milestone year in protection and recovery efforts for the red wolf in North Carolina, a species that in recent years has dwindled to a critically low population.
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The 6 most ethical aquariums & zoos in North Carolina
Our look at the six most ethical zoos in North Carolina includes aquariums, museums, and “the best zoo in the country.”
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15 significant stops along Fayetteville’s African American Heritage Trail
Black History Month is the perfect time to travel along Fayetteville’s African American Heritage Trail. Here are 15 notable stops.
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10 informative AND fun factory tours in North Carolina
From old mills and craft breweries to creameries and chocolate factories, these North Carolina factory tours are informative and fun.
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8 best spots to hunt for shark teeth in North Carolina
We’ve scoured the fossil fan chats and expert websites to find out where to hunt for shark teeth in North Carolina.
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16 fascinating North Carolina festivals happening in 2025
Discover some eccentric things in this list of fascinating North Carolina festivals in 2025, including whirligigs, wooly worms, pirates, and racing in outhouses.
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8 Renaissance fairs in & around North Carolina in 2025
A guide to all the Renaissance fairs and festivals like them planned around North Carolina and the surrounding area in 2025.
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13 hidden gems in the 2025 North Carolina Travel Guide
The new North Carolina travel guide gives a first look at the best spots to visit in the Tar Heel state in 2025.
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The 5 strangest North Carolina news stories of 2024
These are the five North Carolina news stories that had everyone talking last year.
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10 stops on North Carolina’s literary trail
Travel across North Carolina by embarking on our literary trail, which features 10 stops that mark the state’s rich literary history.
