Ryan Pitkin

By Ryan Pitkin When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore. I know we all hoped that the magic of the n... See more

By Ryan Pitkin State leaders tout new magazine ranking of states with the best workforce development, a Charlotte museum announces major AI grant funding, and a Rougemont man strikes it big on the Powerball. “Dear Raleigh” by Kooley High. “Night Train” by... See more

NC Rep. Carla Cunningham and former staff members with the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office have signed a petition asking a judge to remove Sheriff Garry McFadden from office. (Photo via MCSO Facebook) State Rep. Carla Cunningham, the Charlotte Democra... See more

By Ryan Pitkin In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state’s most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival. The first Monday of the new year is a weird one. That’s an easy fact to forget but a ha... See more

By Ryan Pitkin The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week’s “Good News Friday.” If you’re reading this, you made it. We have officially entered 2026, and I personally am hoping tha... See more