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January 23, 2026

Month: April 2020

College Basketball

New NCAA athlete compensation rules: What is and isn’t allowed

April 30, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on New NCAA athlete compensation rules: What is and isn’t allowed

The NCAA’s Board of Governors voted to permit Division I college athletes to earn money from endorsements and sponsorship deals they can strike on their own. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) The foundation is in place […]

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NCHSAA cancels sports for remainder of 2019-20 academic year

April 29, 2020 Jesse Deal 0

ALBEMARLE –– In light of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent order to close public schools for the rest of the academic year, the North Carolina High School Athletic Association has followed suit.   Last Friday, NCHSAA Commissioner Que Tucker announced the suspension of […]

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Online learning to continue in Stanly through remainder of school year

April 29, 2020 David Larson 0

ALBEMARLE — Directly following the resignation announcement of Stanly County Schools’ Superintendent Dr. Jeff James, another shockwave hit local schools: the announcement that students would not be returning to their physical school buildings this year.   […]

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Stanly commissioners set to vote on tax break incentives for ‘Project Blue Sky’

April 29, 2020 Jesse Deal 0

ALBEMARLE — The next step in one of the largest business developments in Stanly County’s history will take place at a Stanly Board of Commissioners special meeting on Monday night, May 4.  The board is set […]

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U.S. Secretary of Education releases $13B in emergency funds

April 29, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on U.S. Secretary of Education releases $13B in emergency funds

FILE – In this April 10, 2019 file photo, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos testifies before the House Education and Labor Committee at a hearing on ‘Examining the Policies and Priorities of the U.S. Department of […]

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100 in 100: David County’s Whit Merrifield, baseball All-Star

April 28, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on 100 in 100: David County’s Whit Merrifield, baseball All-Star

Mocksville’s Whit Merrifield became the oldest position player in Royals history to reach his first All-Star Game when he was named to the 2019 American League team at age 30. (Charlie Riedel / AP Photo) […]

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South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

April 27, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue

FILE – In this April 11, 2020, file photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a politburo meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang. Unification […]

College Football

Who’s who among NFL undrafted free agents from state schools

April 26, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on Who’s who among NFL undrafted free agents from state schools

Wake Forest wide receiver Scotty Washington catches a pass in the Deacons’ win against Elon last season (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) Every aspiring football player dreams of having his name called out as part of an […]

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Updated education omnibus bill includes and earlier upcoming school year start date

April 25, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on Updated education omnibus bill includes and earlier upcoming school year start date

RALEIGH — A draft omnibus bill was unanimously supported by the education working group of the House Select Committee on COVID-19 unanimously during their April 23 meeting. The omnibus contains waivers and policy fixes to […]

NFL

100 in 100: Dare County’s Emanuel Davis, CFL Grey cup winner

April 24, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off on 100 in 100: Dare County’s Emanuel Davis, CFL Grey cup winner

Manteo’s Emanuel Davis was a captain at East Carolina and won a Grey Cup in his final Canadian Football League season. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will […]

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