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June 21, 2025

Month: June 2025

Business

Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale

June 20, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale

Charlotte-based Fast-food chain Bojangles is considering a possible sale of the company for over $1 billion. (Courtesy Bojangles) CHARLOTTE — Bojangles, the fast-food chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits and sweet tea, is reportedly […]

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This week in history: June 19-25

June 19, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on This week in history: June 19-25

The Battle of the Little Bighorn, often called Custer’s Last Stand, began on June 25, 1876, as Lt. Col. George A. Custer led U.S. Army troops into a clash with thousands of Lakota Sioux, Northern […]

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Stein ratifies 6 bills; 4 unsigned

June 18, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Stein ratifies 6 bills; 4 unsigned

Gov. Josh Stein, pictured last Thursday in Greensboro, signed six bills into law last week. (Walt Unks / Winston-Salem Journal via AP) RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein signed his first round of non-hurricane recovery bills […]

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North Carolina redistricting trial begins

June 17, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on North Carolina redistricting trial begins

FILE – The North Carolina Senate reviews copies of a map proposal for the state’s congressional districts starting in 2024 during a committee hearing at the Legislative Office Building, Oct. 19, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. […]

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Movie review: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

June 16, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Movie review: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

“Final Destination: Bloodlines” stars Brec Bassinger and Kaitlyn Santa Juana. (Courtesy IMDB) It’s hard to believe that we went over a decade without a new “Final Destination” movie. Fans love this series and its “slasher-movie-without-a-slasher” […]

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Wake Democrat criticized over image depicting beheaded Trump

June 15, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Wake Democrat criticized over image depicting beheaded Trump

North Carolina Rep. Julie von Haefen, a Wake County Democrat, speaks in Raleigh in 2022. (Hannah Schoenbaum / AP Photo/) RALEIGH — Rep. Julie von Haefen (D-Wake) drew criticism for a post she made to […]

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Book Review: In ‘The Listeners,’ Maggie Stiefvater approaches WWII with distinct voice

June 14, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Book Review: In ‘The Listeners,’ Maggie Stiefvater approaches WWII with distinct voice

“The Listeners” was written by Maggie Stiefvater, a New York Times bestselling author of young adult novels. (Viking via AP) Maggie Stiefvater has brought her magical prose with her to her first adult novel. “The […]

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Amazon to invest $10B in Richmond County for data center, AI campus

June 13, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on Amazon to invest $10B in Richmond County for data center, AI campus

Amazon has invested $12 billion in North Carolina since 2010 and supports 24,000 full- and part-time jobs. (Reed Saxon / AP Photo) HAMLET — Amazon plans to invest $10 billion toward building a campus in […]

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This week in history: June 12-18

June 12, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on This week in history: June 12-18

The Battle of Bunker Hill overlooking Boston shown in 1946 artwork, which colonists finally lost on June 17, 1775. (AP Photo) June 121942: Anne Frank, a German-born Jewish girl living in Amsterdam, received a diary […]

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The Word: Overcoming obstacles

June 8, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off on The Word: Overcoming obstacles

“Saint George and the Dragon” by Raphael (c. 1506) is a painting in the collection of The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. (Public Domain) “The only use of an obstacle, is to be […]

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  • Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale
    CHARLOTTE — Bojangles, the fast-food chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits and sweet tea, is reportedly exploring a potential sale that could value the company at more than $1.5 billion. The news comes as [...] The post Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • HARSANYI: Greta Thunberg, useful idiot for Hamas
    Professional leftist Greta Thunberg was brought to Israel this week after the “selfie yacht” she was traveling on attempted to break through a naval blockade of Gaza. Her boat, the “Madleen,” was part of a [...] The post HARSANYI: Greta Thunberg, useful idiot for Hamas first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Local Government Commission approves $378M for Orange County school upgrades
    RALEIGH — At its June meeting, the Local Government Commission approved $378 million in bonds for Orange County to fund school improvements and expansions. The financing includes $300 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, with [...] The post Local Government Commission approves $378M for Orange County school upgrades first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • The stream: HAIM, ‘The Gilded Age,’ Benson Boone, astronaut Sally Ride, digital dinosaurs
    Lifelike digital Triceratops and Spinosaurus lumbering through a reimagined “Walking with Dinosaurs” and Benson Boone’s sophomore album “American Heart” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. [...] The post The stream: HAIM, ‘The Gilded Age,’ Benson Boone, astronaut Sally Ride, digital dinosaurs first appeared on The […]
  • GINGRICH: Who governs America?
    Riots in defense of illegal immigration in Los Angeles are finally being quelled by President Donald J. Trump’s decision to send in federal forces. But there are signs that Chicago, Atlanta and other major cities [...] The post GINGRICH: Who governs America? first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Top elected officials tout wins at NCGOP Convention
    RALEIGH — Three of the top Republican elected officials in the state spoke ahead of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at the 2025 NCGOP Convention earlier this month in Greensboro. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden), Labor [...] The post Top elected officials tout wins at NCGOP Convention first appeared on The North State Journal.
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