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BELL: General Assembly Works to Ensure NC is ‘Most Military Friendly State’
July 25, 2020 The North State Journal North State Journal, opinion Comments Off on BELL: General Assembly Works to Ensure NC is ‘Most Military Friendly State’Majority leader John Bell (R-Wayne) There is a reason why motorists entering North Carolina are greeted with a sign that welcomes them to the “Nation’s Most Military Friendly State.” It is because we have led [...] -
TRUMP: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s stunning hypocrisy
July 21, 2020 The North State Journal North State Journal, opinion Comments Off on TRUMP: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s stunning hypocrisyPhoto of Lara Trump As we continue to combat the global pandemic and look towards a safe, responsible re-opening based on science and the facts, it’s important for our state and local leaders to provide [...] -
HILL: Milton Friedman must be rolling in his grave
May 6, 2020 The North State Journal North State Journal, opinion Comments Off on HILL: Milton Friedman must be rolling in his graveFILE – This is the Nobel award which economist Milton Friedman will receive, is seen in this Dec. 10, 1976 file photo taken in Stockholm, Sweden. The economics award was not among the five awards [...] -
BARONE: Another Year of the Interloper?
February 13, 2020 The North State Journal North State Journal, opinion Comments Off on BARONE: Another Year of the Interloper?It’s a familiar plotline. An interloper runs for a party’s presidential nomination and, with an anti-insider pitch, scores wins and near-wins in the first contests with vote pluralities. His numerous opponents, fearful of antagonizing his [...] -
Democrats clash over electability in struggle to oust Trump
February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff news, opinion, sports Comments Off on Democrats clash over electability in struggle to oust TrumpDemocratic presidential candidates Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., left, former Vice President Joe Biden, center, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., all try to make a point during a Democratic presidential primary debate, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, [...] -
Probe: No outward engine failure in Bryant helicopter crash
February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff news, opinion, sports Comments Off on Probe: No outward engine failure in Bryant helicopter crashFILE – In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, investigators work at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed former NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and seven others, in [...] -
College Basketball Roundup: Young’s 14 leads Charlotte past UTEP
February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff College Basketball, news, opinion, sports Comments Off on College Basketball Roundup: Young’s 14 leads Charlotte past UTEPUNC Charlotte Basketball CHARLOTTE — Jahmir Young registered 14 points and eight rebounds as Charlotte extended its home win streak to eight games, narrowly defeating UTEP 68-64 on Thursday night. Drew Edwards had 13 points [...] -
Svechnikov, Aho each score twice, Hurricanes find scoring touch in win at Arizona
February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff news, opinion, sports Comments Off on Svechnikov, Aho each score twice, Hurricanes find scoring touch in win at ArizonaHurricanes center Sebastian Aho celebrates his empty-net goal defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk during the Hurricanes’ 5-3 win Thursday in Arizona. (Ross D. Franklin / AP Photo) GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each [...] -
Former congressman Walsh ends 2020 GOP bid against Trump
February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff news, opinion, sports Comments Off on Former congressman Walsh ends 2020 GOP bid against TrumpFILE – In this Jan. 29, 2020 file photo, Republican presidential candidate former Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., speaks during a campaign event at Riley’s Cafe in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Walsh ended his Republican primary challenge [...] -
Panthers staying mum on Newton’s future with team
February 6, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff news, NFL, opinion, sports Comments Off on Panthers staying mum on Newton’s future with teamPanthers quarterback Cam Newton remains optimistic about his chances of playing for Carolina next season, and the team is remaining mostly silent on the quarterback’s future. (Charles Krupa / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — While Cam [...]