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20 North Carolina Creators

We gathered public Instagram accounts located in North Carolina from a pool of 180 examined profiles. Out of those, 55 met our criteria. These 20 creators appear below, ordered by follower count.
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Last date updated: Oct 2, 2026.
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  • 1
    Megan Nichols | NC Eat & Play picture

    Megan Nichols | NC Eat & Play

    Instagram icon @nceatandplay
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    Local wanderlust in NC & beyond ✨Introducing you to new places & romanticizing the one you’re already in 💐food, travel, life 👇Full guides on the site

    Local North Carolina lifestyle creator sharing guides on regional travel, food, and local adventures across the state.

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    • Followers
      393k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.79%
    • Average likes
      7k
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  • 2
    Allison Reynolds | NC Lifestyle + Travel picture

    Allison Reynolds | NC Lifestyle + Travel

    Instagram icon @raleighwanderlust
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    🏙 The best of Raleigh & bucket list trips✈️ ‼️ This page may cause extreme drooling 🤤 and excitement!! 🤩 💌allisoncollaborations@gmail.com

    Allison Reynolds is a regional lifestyle and travel creator highlighting local restaurants, secret spots, and events in Raleigh and across North Carolina.

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    • Followers
      383k
    • Engagement Rate
      6.49%
    • Average likes
      25k
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  • 3
    Christina Riley | NC Tripping picture

    Christina Riley | NC Tripping

    Instagram icon @nctripping
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    Discover NC’s best hikes, small towns & hidden gems 🌅 North Carolina’s Hot Dog Queen 👸🏻 🌐 Visit our Blog for travel guides!

    Christina Riley shares North Carolina travel guides, local hikes, and hidden gems across the state, making her an ideal fit for regional local content.

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    • Followers
      381k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.47%
    • Average likes
      1.8k
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    How we built this list

    Location screening came first for this ranking. We selected public Instagram profiles with an approved connection to North Carolina, United States, based on profile information provided by the platform.

    The connection may reflect residence, work or regular content about the area; it is not proof of a home address. Where recent posts supplied the evidence, the review covered 30 days and expanded to 90 days for sparse profiles.

    We examined 180 profiles; 55 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.

    Place searched:
    North Carolina, United States
    Accepted connection:
    profile information provided by the platform
    Data updated:
    October 2, 2026
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  • 4
    Jensen Savannah Nichol picture

    Jensen Savannah Nichol

    Instagram icon @jensensavannah
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    Carolina girl 🇺🇸 📍CLT native 👑 Showcasing the Best of the Carolinas™ (TikTok 430k+) ✉️ jensen@jensensavannah.com

    Jensen Savannah is a Carolina native showcasing the best local restaurants, events, and communities across the region.

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    • Followers
      342k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.04%
    • Average likes
      3.6k
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  • 5
    𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 | 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 + 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ✨ picture

    𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 | 𝗛𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 + 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ✨

    Instagram icon @katehikesnc
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    🫶 Sharing hikes, falls, towns, & stays 🙌🏼 Always wandering | Rarely lost 🤭 🌎 NC & Beyond | Raleigh 📍| UGC 💕 Psalm 61:2
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    • Followers
      213k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.39%
    • Average likes
      2.9k
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  • 6
    Megan • Blue Ridge Mountains Travel picture

    Megan • Blue Ridge Mountains Travel

    Instagram icon @smoky.mountain.soul
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    ⛰️ Hiking, outdoor adventures, itineraries, hidden gems, mountain travel 📍Based in Asheville, North Carolina 📧 SmokyMountainSoulNC@gmail.com

    Megan is a Blue Ridge Mountains travel creator based in Asheville, North Carolina, sharing local outdoor adventures, hiking itineraries, and mountain town guides.

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    • Followers
      176k
    • Engagement Rate
      8.12%
    • Average likes
      14k
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    Teddie Baker picture

    Teddie Baker

    Instagram icon @bakerteddie
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    📍RALEIGH-DURHAM NC’S #1 TRAINER 🌍 #1 ONLINE COACH 👕 MERCH ↓ IN-PERSON TRAINING ↓ ONLINE TRAINING ↓

    Raleigh-Durham personal trainer and coach delivering fitness services locally within the North Carolina region.

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    • Followers
      169k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.57%
    • Average likes
      960
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  • 8
    Governor Josh Stein picture

    Governor Josh Stein

    Instagram icon @nc_governor
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    Official account of the 76th Governor of North Carolina.

    Governor Josh Stein is the official account of the Governor of North Carolina, sharing state-level updates, community service events, and regional governance news.

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    • Followers
      98k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.87%
    • Average likes
      854
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  • 9
    Mark Robinson picture

    Mark Robinson

    Instagram icon @markrobinsonfornc
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    Lt. Governor of NC Candidate for Governor Patriots, not Politicians. https://secure.anedot.com/friends-of-mark-robinson/mark

    Mark Robinson is a North Carolina political figure and former candidate for governor, sharing campaign updates and personal reflections.

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    • Followers
      96k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.38%
    • Average likes
      362
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    10
    Kerry picture

    Kerry

    Instagram icon @northcarolinakerry
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    North Carolina comedy and history. Come kick it 💯 Business Inquiries: northcarolinakerry@gmail.com

    Kerry creates comedy and history content focused specifically on North Carolina lore and local spots.

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    • Followers
      90k
    • Engagement Rate
      2.32%
    • Average likes
      2.1k
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  • 11
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    Christopher Simmons II

    Instagram icon @big_rednc
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    #1 🇵🇦 63.5kg Living to give Glory to God 3x Int Gold Medalist 2xInt Bronze Medalist 6xNational Champion 222 Fights Sponsored by Title Boxing

    Christopher Simmons II is a boxing champion and fighter from North Carolina sharing his athletic journey and local pride.

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    • Followers
      88k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.28%
    • Average likes
      245
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  • 12
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    Roy Cooper

    Instagram icon @roycoopernc
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    Father and Husband. Carolina Hurricanes Fan. 75th Governor of North Carolina. Running to be North Carolina’s next U.S. Senator.

    Roy Cooper is the Governor of North Carolina, sharing political updates and regional announcements closely tied to local governance.

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    • Followers
      74k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.25%
    • Average likes
      924
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    13
    Timothy Maguire picture

    Timothy Maguire

    Instagram icon @timothymaguirechocolates
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    Luxury Chocolates and Confections Organic•Fair Trade•Bean to Bar •Asheville•WNC•Lake Junaluska• The Heart of the Appalachian Mountains, NC

    Timothy Maguire crafts luxury chocolates based in Asheville, highlighting local Appalachian confections.

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    • Followers
      55k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.47%
    • Average likes
      261
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  • 14
    NC & TX Food+Travel | Linda picture

    NC & TX Food+Travel | Linda

    Instagram icon @lindaeatsworld
    Bio
    📍Triangle, NC/ Austin & Houston 📷 Portrait Photography: @curiousnotionsphoto 💌 linda@curious-notions.net

    Linda is a food and travel creator highlighting local restaurants, spots, and experiences in North Carolina and Texas.

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    • Followers
      52k
    • Engagement Rate
      4.90%
    • Average likes
      2.5k
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  • 15
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    Erick Blackwelder

    Instagram icon @blackweldererick
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    Husband, Daddy, and Grandpa living in Leland, NC near the Atlantic beaches around Wilmington. Retired from 35 selling real estate in northern VA.

    Erick Blackwelder is a retiree living in coastal North Carolina sharing local weather, regional updates, and personal life.

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    • Followers
      46k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.12%
    • Average likes
      55
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    hannah preston, mph picture

    hannah preston, mph

    Instagram icon @healthpolicyprincess
    Bio
    all things North Carolina

    North Carolina resident focused on local community updates, regional voting information, and local alerts.

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    • Followers
      44k
    • Engagement Rate
      8.04%
    • Average likes
      3.6k
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  • 17
    Best Eats Charlotte | North Carolina Foodie picture

    Best Eats Charlotte | North Carolina Foodie

    Instagram icon @besteatscharlotte
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    charlotte, nc restaurant lover trying to find the best eats in the queen city metro area — and beyond 🍕 besteatscharlotte@gmail.com

    Best Eats Charlotte is a North Carolina foodie creator sharing restaurant recommendations and local dining spots across the Charlotte metro area.

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    • Followers
      44k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.84%
    • Average likes
      368
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  • 18
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    Josh Stein

    Instagram icon @joshsteinnc
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    Currently Governor of NC. Husband of Anna and dad of Sam, Adam, and Leah. Text JOSH to 40503!

    Josh Stein is the Governor of North Carolina, sharing updates on his public service career, state politics, and family life in NC.

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    • Followers
      43k
    • Engagement Rate
      4.32%
    • Average likes
      1.9k
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    Nida Allam

    Instagram icon @nidaallam
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    Vice Chair Durham County Commission🧡 Pro-worker, anti-oligarchy 💪🏽 1st Muslim Woman Elected to Office in NC Mom👸🏽👶🏽🐶 Go Birds! 🦅

    Nida Allam is the Vice Chair of the Durham County Commission, sharing local community updates and events in North Carolina.

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    • Followers
      35k
    • Engagement Rate
      6.95%
    • Average likes
      2.5k
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    Laurie Espino

    Instagram icon @laurieespino
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    Just a girl with 2 priorities: food & books! 📍NC & SC 📝 @britandco @purewow @businessinsider @refinery29 @seventeen & more! 💌m.laurie.espino@gmail.com

    Laurie Espino is a lifestyle creator sharing local food spots, restaurants, and book recommendations across the Carolinas.

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    • Followers
      35k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.83%
    • Average likes
      293
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The first five profiles displayed on this page are Megan Nichols with NC Eat & Play at nceatandplay, Allison Reynolds with NC Lifestyle + Travel at raleighwanderlust, Christina Riley with NC Tripping at nctripping, Jensen Savannah Nichol at jensensavannah, and Kate Mitchell with Hiking + Adventure at katehikesnc.

Megan Nichols | NC Eat & Play leads the ranking because the displayed creators are ordered by follower count. This placement reflects follower size rather than relevance, which is the metric that decides qualification for the list of twenty accounts.

Allison Reynolds | NC Lifestyle + Travel highlights local restaurants, secret spots, and events specifically in Raleigh and across North Carolina. Meanwhile, Christina Riley | NC Tripping shares state travel guides, local hikes, and hidden gems, serving as an ideal fit for regional local content.

The recurring content themes across the cards include local lifestyle guides, regional travel, food, secret spots, local events, outdoor adventures, hiking, and hidden gems situated throughout Raleigh and the wider North Carolina region.

The displayed order means the profiles are arranged strictly by follower count from largest to smallest. Relevance determines who qualifies out of the examined pool, but follower count dictates the exact sequence in which these twenty accounts appear.

Jensen Savannah Nichol is a Carolina native showcasing the best local restaurants, community events, and regional highlights across the area, appearing as the fourth profile in the ordered sequence of twenty qualified Instagram accounts.

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