opinion
HUDSON: Leave no man behind
I’m sure you — like me — were heartbroken by the shooting last week in Parkland, Fla. My wife, Renee, and I continue to pray for the people who are still fighting for their lives […]
Month: February 2018
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Mueller charges lawyer with lying to the FBI in Russia probe
WASHINGTON — The U.S. special counsel who is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election has charged an attorney with lying about his communications with Rick Gates, a former aide to Donald Trump’s […]
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New Stanly County Schools superintendent prepares for work
Jessica Furr | Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — Newly hired Stanly County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff James opened up to the Stanly County Journal about his plans and hopes for the district. James said […]
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2018 elections cycle begins with early candidate filings
ALBEMARLE — Filing for primary elections began Monday across the state and 11 candidates filed in Stanly County elections. N.C. House District 67, currently represented by five-term incumbent Justin Burr, will have a GOP primary […]
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Hudson presents nominations to U.S. Military Academy
CONCORD — On a rainy Saturday afternoon, the Concord Public Library’s auditorium was packed with Cabarrus County Superintendent Chris Lowder, School Board members from Cabarrus and Rowan counties, Concord City Council members, parents, and Congressional […]
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Pfeiffer’s counselling program receives national recognition
The website Best Counseling Degrees has included Pfeiffer University’s Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program on its 2018 listing of the most affordable and accredited programs in the country. Pfeiffer’s program is in the top […]
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U.S. consumer confidence rebounds; house prices march higher
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S consumer confidence rebounded in January and house prices increased further in November, suggesting that a recent acceleration in consumer spending was likely to be sustained despite sluggish wage growth. Robust consumer […]
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A decade after recession, wages gain across the country
OAKLAND, Calif./CANTON, N.Y./WASHINGTON, D.C. — The kind of pay raises for which American workers have waited years are now here for a broadening swath of the country, according to a Reuters analysis of state-by-state data […]
opinion
HUDSON: Political games have consequences for our military
“This, in fact, is our new American moment. There has never been a better time to start living the American Dream. So to every citizen watching at home tonight, no matter where you’ve been, or […]
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U.S. trade deficit rises to nine-year high on robust imports
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in December to its highest level since 2008, as robust domestic demand pushed imports to a record high, adding to the stiff headwinds faced by […]