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January 22, 2025

Truex holds off Logano for win at Richmond

April 17, 2019 The Associated Press 0

RICHMOND, Va. — Martin Truex Jr. had about 40 laps to go and Clint Bowyer closing fast. In a race to see who could preserve their car best, Truex outlasted Bowyer and then held off […]

Fans in 3 states legally bet almost $185.5M on Super Bowl

February 7, 2019 David Larson 0

LAS VEGAS — Football fans in three states legally bet almost $185.5 million on the Super Bowl this year, with sportsbooks ending Sunday with mixed results and Nevada operators seeing the first drop in the […]

Tarboro native Todd Gurley had just four carries in Los Angeles’ NFC championship game win

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Todd Gurley is a serious sports fan who loves going to the Super Bowl each winter, attending all of the decadent parties and soaking up the game-day atmosphere. The Los Angeles […]

Royals, Merrifield agree to $16.25M, 4-year deal

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals could have paid versatile second baseman Whit Merrifield relatively little this year, then given him a series of one-year contracts. Instead, they chose to reward him for both his perseverance and […]

Kea, UNC women stun No. 1 Notre Dame

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

CHAPEL HILL — Paris Kea and North Carolina gave coach Sylvia Hatchell the “wow moment” she asked for: an upset of top-ranked Notre Dame. Kea — a redshirt senior who went to Page High School in Greensboro — had season highs of […]

Hometown Hardwood

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

Albemarle (10-8, 8-2) Jan. 22at Uwharrie CharterW, 48-32 Jan. 25North StanlyW, 72-66 Jan. 29North MooreAfter Press Jan. 31at South Stanly7:30 p.m. Feb. 1West Montgomery7:30 p.m. Feb. 5Gray Stone Day7:30 p.m. Gray Stone Day (4-13, 2-8) […]

Sports Briefs

January 30, 2019 David Larson 0

NFL Vinatieri, 46, signs contract to play another season with Colts Indianapolis Kicker Adam Vinatieri has signed a one-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts. General manager Chris Ballard announced Friday the two sides had agreed to terms […]

Campbell signs with Sandhills

January 15, 2019 SCJ Staff 0

South Stanly High School volleyball standout Adison Campbell has decided to continue her athletic pursuits at Sandhills Community College in the fall. The 5-foot-7 setter signed her letter of intent to play for the Lady […]

Hometown Hardwood

January 9, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff 0

Albemarle (7-7, 5-1) Jan. 2 at West Montgomery W, 54-44 Jan. 4 at Gray Stone Day W, 75-44 Jan. 8 South Davidson W, 84-65 Jan. 10 Uwharrie Charter 7:30 p.m. Gray Stone Day (2-9, 1-5) […]

Hometown Hardwood

December 12, 2018 SCJ Staff 0

Albemarle (1-4, 0-1) Dec. 4 at Carver L, 57-47 Dec. 7 at North Rowan L, 64-60 Dec. 11 Uwharrie Charter Ppd. Dec. 14 vs. North Stanly* 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at North Moore 7:30 p.m. […]

SHAPIRO: The dumbest fallacy in foreign policy

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KRAWIEC: Free speech for me but not for thee

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HUDSON: It’s time to rein in big bureaucracy

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Comeback complete: Trump reenters office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president Monday, returning to power with a promise to end America’s decline and to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of the man who [...] The post Comeback complete: Trump reenters office first appeared on The North State Journal.
Sheeran goes back to school to launch new foundation
LONDON — Ed Sheeran wants people to take music in schools seriously. The British singer-songwriter has set up a foundation to ensure kids in the U.K. get access to “high-quality” music education. Sheeran started writing [...] The post Sheeran goes back to school to launch new foundation first appeared on The North State Journal.
Wake County Rep. Joe John resigns House seat after terminal diagnosis
RALEIGH — Rep. Joe John (D-Wake) has tendered his resignation from the North Carolina General Assembly after receiving a terminal throat cancer diagnosis. “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I announce [...] The post Wake County Rep. Joe John resigns House seat after terminal diagnosis first appeared on The North State […]
FEMA responds to NC governor request for shelter extension
RALEIGH — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein’s request for extending the deadline for Transitional Sheltering Assistance in the state. On Jan. 16, Stein sent a letter to [...] The post FEMA responds to NC governor request for shelter extension first appeared on The North State Journal.
Salisbury native kicks Orange Bowl winner
North Carolina’s own Mitch Jeter, a Salisbury native and graduate of Cannon High School in Concord, might’ve etched himself a space in the long, storied history of Notre Dame football on Jan. 9. In the [...] The post Salisbury native kicks Orange Bowl winner first appeared on The North State Journal.
Surging job market could prove costly as quick rate cut odds fade
WASHINGTON — U.S. job growth surged and unemployment fell last month, an unexpected show of strength that may prove costly to homebuyers and businesses who were counting on sharply lower interest rates to lower the [...] The post Surging job market could prove costly as quick rate cut odds fade first appeared on The North […]