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January 22, 2026

News

  • Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse

    January 21, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse
    A conceptual rendering of the North Carolina Children’s Hospital RALEIGH — The budget impasse in the North Carolina General Assembly between the Republican-controlled Senate and House has continued into 2026, with the issue of funding [...]
  • Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments

    January 16, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments
    North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein speaks during a December press conference at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh. (Gary D. Robertson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of the [...]
  • LGC approves $220M request for Raleigh water, sewer projects

    January 15, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on LGC approves $220M request for Raleigh water, sewer projects
    Floodwater fills the parking lot of Macy’s at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh in 2017. (Gerry Broome / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A request for $220 million in bonds to fund water and sewer projects [...]
  • Former NC House Speaker Carl Stewart Jr. dead at 89

    January 9, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Former NC House Speaker Carl Stewart Jr. dead at 89
    Carl Stewart Jr. (Courtesy McLean Funeral Directors) RALEIGH — Former member of the North Carolina House Carl Stewart Jr. died in the final week of 2025. He was 89 years old. Stewart, a Democrat from [...]
  • Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court

    January 8, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC court
    In a courtroom sketch, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, left, and his wife, Cilia Flores, second from right, appear in Manhattan federal court with their defense attorneys Mark Donnelly, second from left, and Andres Sanchez on [...]
  • Petition filed for removal of Mecklenburg County Sheriff McFadden

    January 5, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Petition filed for removal of Mecklenburg County Sheriff McFadden
    Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden RALEIGH — A petition prepared last month to remove Democrat Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden from office was unveiled in a press release Monday. North Carolina state Rep. Carla Cunningham [...]
  • Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN

    January 4, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Iran, US reaffirm commitment to diplomacy at UN
    Morgan Ortagus, U.S. deputy special envoy for Middle East peace, speaks during a February press conference in Beirut, Lebanon. (Bilal Hussein / AP Photo) UNITED NATIONS — Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments [...]
  • US strikes Venezuela, captures Madura

    January 3, 2026 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on US strikes Venezuela, captures Madura
    Pro-government armed civilians patrol in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out of the country. (Matias Delacroix / AP Photo) CARACAS, [...]
  • Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks

    December 31, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Trump welcomes Zelenskyy for talks
    U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday in Palm Beach, Florida. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo) PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said Sunday he believes both Ukrainian [...]
  • NCInnovation announces funding for more university research projects

    December 28, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on NCInnovation announces funding for more university research projects
    RALEIGH — NCInnovation, the university research accelerator nonprofit, has announced the approval of $10 million in funding for 13 projects spanning 11 schools in the UNC System. “NCInnovation’s December 2025 slate represents some of the [...]
  • Local Government Commission makes $1.1B in financing approvals

    December 22, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Local Government Commission makes $1.1B in financing approvals
    A rendering shows the fourth-floor main dining room at Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville. Buncombe County received $395 million in conduit revenue bonds to expand the community. (Courtesy THW Design) RALEIGH — The North [...]
  • William Brisson to retire at end of NC House term

    December 21, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on William Brisson to retire at end of NC House term
    Rep. William Brisson (R-Bladen) will retire at the end of his term in December 2026. (Courtesy NCGA) RALEIGH — North Carolina statehouse Rep. William Brisson (R-Bladen) announced he will end his 20-year career as a legislator by [...]
  • Statehouse Rep. Matthew Winslow will not seek reelection

    December 16, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Statehouse Rep. Matthew Winslow will not seek reelection
    State Rep. Michael Winslow (R-Franklin) announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. (Courtesy NCGA) RALEIGH — State Rep. Matthew Winslow (R-Franklin) will finish out the remainder of his term but will not be seeking [...]
  • Judge: DOJ can unseal Maxwell sex trafficking case records

    December 15, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Judge: DOJ can unseal Maxwell sex trafficking case records
    Audrey Strauss, acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a news conference to announce charges against Ghislaine Maxwell for her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of [...]
  • Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension

    December 14, 2025 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension
    North Carolina Treasurer Brad Briner, right during a State Health Plan Board meeting last week, said the plan is facing a $507 million deficit in 2026. (Courtesy @NCTreasurer / X) RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer [...]

The Latest

  • Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse
    January 21, 2026 Comments Off on Senate standing firm on NC Children’s Hospital funding amid continued budget impasse
  • KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2
    January 20, 2026 Comments Off on KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2
  • Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
    January 19, 2026 Comments Off on Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
  • Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
    January 18, 2026 Comments Off on Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
  • From climbing vacuums to cyber-pets, CES 2026
    January 17, 2026 Comments Off on From climbing vacuums to cyber-pets, CES 2026
  • KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2
    January 20, 2026 Comments Off on KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2
  • MOORE: The economists got 2025 all wrong
    January 11, 2026 Comments Off on MOORE: The economists got 2025 all wrong
  • MATTHEWS: Christmas 2025 came and went so quickly
    December 25, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: Christmas 2025 came and went so quickly

RSS From the North State Journal

  • This week in history: Jan. 22 to Jan. 28
    Jan. 22 1901: Britain’s Queen Victoria died at age 81 after a reign of more than 63 years; she was succeeded by her eldest son, Edward VII. 1953: Arthur Miller’s drama “The Crucible” opened at [...] The post This week in history: Jan. 22 to Jan. 28 first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Famous birthdays this week: Jan.22 to Jan. 28
    These celebrities have birthdays this week: Jan. 22 Celebrity chef Graham Kerr (TV: “The Galloping Gourmet”) is 92. Singer Steve Perry is 77. Film director Jim Jarmusch is 73. Actor Linda Blair is 67. Actor [...] The post Famous birthdays this week: Jan.22 to Jan. 28 first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • NC’s America 250 plans take shape
    RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee met Jan. 14 to continue its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary this year. Members heard a guest presentation from David Hosaflook, an American [...] The post NC’s America 250 plans take shape first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • MATTHEWS: There’s something about the family-sports connection
    Watching the NFL wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Carolina Panthers earlier this month, I was reminded of that magical 2015 season where the Cardiac Cats were firing on all cylinders. [...] The post MATTHEWS: There’s something about the family-sports connection first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ ups the stakes
    Audiences largely left last June’s zombie threequel “28 Years Later” thinking the same thing, “That was a good movie, but what the heck was up with that ending?” They were referring to the last-minute saving [...] The post ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ ups the stakes first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Sunday voting, early voting sites pared
    RALEIGH — During its meeting last week, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to end Sunday early voting in some counties as well as early in-person voting sites at a handful of colleges and universities. [...] The post Sunday voting, early voting sites pared first appeared on The North State Journal.
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