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December 1, 2023

Pfeiffer men’s basketball team looks to establish early-season identity

November 29, 2023 Jesse Deal 0

MISENHEIMER — Now a few weeks in its 2023-24 schedule, the Pfeiffer Falcons men’s basketball team has started its seventh season as a USA South Athletic Conference member with a pair of wins and three […]

KREST: Another firing, another coaching search for David Tepper-era Panthers

November 29, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

Less than 10 months after introducing Frank Reich, left, as the Panthers’ new coach, team owner David Tepper, right, is again looking for someone new to lead Carolina. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) He may […]

Panthers fire Frank Reich after 11 games

November 27, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

The Panthers have fired coach Frank Reich after just 11 games. (John Amis / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers fired coach Frank Reich on Monday with the team off to an NFL-worst 1-10 […]

Wolfpack topple Tar Heels for third straight year

November 26, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

North Carolina State defensive back Devan Boykin (12) celebrates his interception as North Carolina wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) stands nearby during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, […]

Gray Stone overcomes Hobbton in 1A boys soccer state championship

November 22, 2023 Jesse Deal 0

BROWNS SUMMIT — A heralded season for Gray Stone Day was capped off impressively on Saturday as the Knights notched their first-ever NCHSAA 1A boys soccer championship in a 3-1 state title game win over […]

Morton resigns as West Stanly football coach

November 22, 2023 Jesse Deal 0

RED CROSS — West Stanly High School’s head football coach Brett Morton announced on Nov. 14 that he has elected to resign from his position after seven seasons leading the Colts. “Stepping down is one […]

Sam Hartman throws 4 TDs to lead No. 20 Notre Dame over his former team Wake Forest

November 19, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman scans the field against Wake Forest during the Fighting Irish’s win Saturday in South Bend, Indiana. (Michael Conroy / AP Photo) SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Sam Hartman tormented his […]

Bucks beat Hornets in Miles Bridges’ return

November 18, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo drives to the basket past Hornets forward PJ Washington during the Milwaukee’s win Friday in Charlotte. (Chris Carlson / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — Damian Lillard scored 27 points, Malik Beasley added […]

Albemarle, North Stanly lose in second round of football playoffs

November 14, 2023 Jesse Deal 0

Sixth-seeded Albemarle came up short at home in the second round of the 1A state football playoffs, losing 41-13 to Thomasville in a battle of the Bulldogs on Friday. Albemarle (6-6) managed to hold Thomasville […]

Obscure rule change has college players putting up big numbers

November 8, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

UNC’s Paxson Wojcik, who transferred to the Tar Heels from Brown for his final year of eligibility, is one player taking advantage of the NCAA’s new rule that allows players to wear numbers higher than […]

CURRIN: Should your church start a school?

November 28, 2023 Comments Off on CURRIN: Should your church start a school?
THOMPSON: Small business Saturday

November 21, 2023 Comments Off on THOMPSON: Small business Saturday
GINGRICH: A roadmap from the American people for Congress

November 20, 2023 Comments Off on GINGRICH: A roadmap from the American people for Congress

Late goal earns Hurricanes a point in mistake-filled OT loss to Islanders
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes scored with 2.5 seconds left to force overtime and salvage a point, but Mathew Barzal’s seventh goal of the season in overtime gave the visiting Islanders a 5-4 win on Thursday. [...] The post Late goal earns Hurricanes a point in mistake-filled OT loss to Islanders first appeared on The North […]
Rozier’s 37 points, 13 assists helps Hornets beat Nets
NEW YORK — Terry Rozier had 37 points and 13 assists, and the short-handed Charlotte Hornets beat the Brooklyn Nets 129-128 on Thursday night. Miles Bridges added 23 points, Gordon Hayward chipped in 22 and [...] The post Rozier’s 37 points, 13 assists helps Hornets beat Nets first appeared on The North State Journal.
Top-ranked Gamecocks rally past UNC women
CHAPEL HILL — Top-ranked South Carolina’s romping, high-scoring offense never showed up at No. 24 UNC. Dawn Staley was OK with that, too, considering her Gamecocks hit the big shots at key moments and locked [...] The post Top-ranked Gamecocks rally past UNC women first appeared on The North State Journal.
College Basketball Roundup: Pettiford’s 24 lead East Carolina past UNC Wilmington
GREENVILLE — Bobby Pettiford’s 24 points helped East Carolina defeat UNC Wilmington 74-66 on Thursday night. Pettiford shot 8 for 13 (3 for 5 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw [...] The post College Basketball Roundup: Pettiford’s 24 lead East Carolina past UNC Wilmington first appeared on The North State […]
In a political shift to the right, Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election
THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Geert Wilders said he is ready to join the next Dutch coalition government after he surged to a huge election victory that marked a stunning lurch to the right, a result [...] The post In a political shift to the right, Geert Wilders wins big in Dutch election first appeared on […]
Air Force base defends itself from claims of political bias over conservative rally warning
The Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota is defending itself from claims of political bias after an unofficial message cautioning airmen to not attend a conservative political rally began circulating on social media. At [...] The post Air Force base defends itself from claims of political bias over conservative rally warning first appeared on […]