Ryan Pitkin
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Columns
Editor’s Note: Cherry’s Longtime Leaders Are Not for the Disrespect
Barbara Rainey has seen a lot of change in Cherry over her 70 years. Having lived the first 33 years…
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News & Opinion
What To Know About Unemployment Insurance in North Carolina
For many in Charlotte, applying for unemployment involves wading through a sea of long wait times over the phone, lengthy…
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News & Opinion
5 Things To Know: Two Arrests Made in Case of Murdered Trans Women
Two Arrests Made in Case of Murdered Trans Women On Thursday, CMPD made an “urgent warning” after detectives came to…
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News & Opinion
Local Health Officials Respond to Halt in Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
In two separate press conferences Tuesday, officials with Atrium Health and Mecklenburg County Public Health (MCPH) addressed new guidelines handed…
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Charlotte Road Rage Incident Caught on Tape, Leading to Arrest
A video shot on April 7 showing two cars weaving through traffic at high speeds on I-85 northbound, with one…
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5 Things To Know: N.C. Anti-Trans Bills Part of a Countrywide Effort
N.C. Anti-Trans Bills Part of a Countrywide Effort Republicans introduced two new anti-trans bills on the North Carolina General Assembly…
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Columns
Editor’s Note: Keeping Mary’s Voice Alive
At around sunset on April 4, 2021, a group of about 60 people gathered at Davis Flohr Neighborhood Park in…
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News & Opinion
5 Things To Know: Dan DiMicco Selling Majority Stake in Independence
Dan DiMicco Sells Majority Stake in Independence The United Soccer League announced Tuesday that the Charlotte Independence are in the…
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News & Opinion
Pat’s Place Answers the Call as Pandemic Raises Child Abuse Concerns
Before moving to Charlotte to run Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center in October 2015, Andrew Oliver worked in a similar…
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Arts & Culture
PHOTOS: LOCAL/STREET Art Exhibit Thrives on the Power of the Pop-Up
I had the privilege to go check out Mint Museum’s LOCAL/STREET pop-up art exhibit on Sunday, the last of its…
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Weekly News Roundup
5 Things To Know: US Marshal Kills Frankie Jennings, CMPD To Investigate
US Marshal Kills Frankie Jennings, CMPD To Investigate Family members, community organizers and residents gathered in northeast Charlotte on Tuesday…
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Nooze Hounds
Nooze Hounds: Will Communities Benefit From the Comprehensive Plan?
On Episode 39 of the Nooze Hounds podcast, we talked with Keba Samuel, vice chair of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Planning…
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News & Opinion
Gov. Cooper Updates NC Vaccine Schedule, All Adults Eligible April 7
At a press conference on Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced updates to the NC vaccine schedule, allowing the remainder of…
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Food & Drink
Burial Beer Co. Announces First Charlotte Location
Burial Beer Co., one of North Carolina’s most popular breweries, announced Wednesday that it will open its first Charlotte location,…
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News & Opinion
Charlotte Future Comprehensive Plan Hits Delay as Discussions Continue
It was not long after Charlotte Assistant City Manager Taiwo Jaiyeoba finished his presentation to Charlotte City Council at its…
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North Carolina COVID Restrictions To Loosen Further as Metrics Fall
On Tuesday, Gov. Cooper announced updated North Carolina COVID-19 restrictions to take effect on Friday, March 26. The new rules…
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