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Wray files election protest after trailing in House primary
March 16, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Wray files election protest after trailing in House primaryMichael Wray RALEIGH — Democratic Rep. Michael Wray filed protests Friday in his primary election in which he slightly trails, alleging that ballot distribution and counting mistakes along with unlawful voting-site campaigning cast doubt on [...] -
Walker joins Trump campaign, sending McDowell to Congress in NC-06
March 13, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Walker joins Trump campaign, sending McDowell to Congress in NC-06Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C., departs the Capitol in Washington, Friday, June 15, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) RALEIGH — A May 14 runoff election between Donald Trump-backed Addison McDowell and former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker [...] -
ALBEMARLE — The Republican primary election held on March 5 will see new nominees for state rep., county commissioner and school board member. With a turnout rate of 28.9%, nearly 13,000 ballots were cast in [...]
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ALBEMARLE — The Stanly Board of Education attempted to align district policy with Senate Bill 49, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights, at its meeting on March 7. The changes must be passed [...]
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ALBEMARLE — In a scene reminiscent of “Dr. Strangelove,” the Stanly County Board of Commissioners held a contentious debate on the fluoridation of the county’s drinking water at its meeting on Monday, March 4. Weeks [...]
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ALBEMARLE — A grant program to help Stanly cities and towns pay for parks and recreation projects faced challenges from Stanly Commissioners at the board’s March 4 meeting. First launched as a trial in the [...]
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ALBEMARLE — The suspect in the Friday morning murder of an Albemarle man turned himself in to law enforcement over the weekend. Otis Eugene Burns, 49, faces charges including first degree murder, possession of firearm [...]
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STANLY COUNTY` — The Republican primary election held on Tuesday resulted in changes that will give Stanly County a new state House nominee, county commissioner and school board member. Nearly 13,000 ballots were cast in [...]
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There’s the beef! Wendy’s won’t use ‘surge’ pricing
March 5, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on There’s the beef! Wendy’s won’t use ‘surge’ pricingNSJ_A9.Wendy’s ‘Surge’ Pricing.AP.02.jpg: Wendy’s opened its first Global Next Gen restaurants in 2023 featuring a sleek and modern design with an optimized layout and next-generation technology. (Photo courtesy of Wendy’s) -
Supreme Court unanimously restores Trump to ballot
March 4, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Supreme Court unanimously restores Trump to ballotThe Supreme Court has restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot. The justices ruled a day before the Super Tuesday [...] -
ALBEMARLE — On March 1, the Albemarle Police Department revealed in a media release that it is investigating a homicide that occurred earlier in the day at the 500 block of Elizabeth Avenue in Albemarle. [...]
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Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader says
February 29, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not ‘ruled out’ in the future, French leader saysFrench President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. More than 20 European heads of state and government and other Western officials are gathering in [...] -
ALBEMARLE — After four years at the tiller of the Albemarle Fire Department, Chief Pierre Brewton is leaving to be chief of his hometown fire department in Spartanburg, SC. AFD Assistant Chief Kenny Kendall will [...]
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ALBEMARLE — Bars are coming to Albemarle’s Central Business District. At its Feb. 19 meeting, Albemarle City Council members voted 4-3 to approve an ordinance change to allow bars in downtown Albemarle, albeit under a [...]
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Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s home
February 27, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Letter containing white powder sent to Donald Trump Jr.’s homeFILE – Donald Trump Jr., speaks at a rally for his father, Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, in Laconia, N.H., Jan. 22, 2024. Emergency crews responded Mondaym Feb. 26, after a letter containing [...]