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Stein names more Cooper administration alumni to cabinet
December 18, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Stein names more Cooper administration alumni to cabinetNorth Carolina Attorney general Josh Stein speaks at a campaign rally event for President Joe Biden in Raleigh on June. 28. (Matt Kelley / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Josh Stein, North Carolina’s incoming governor, named [...] -
ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle Police Department has taken a suspect into custody following an armed robbery on Dec. 12. Michael Daniel Cochrane, 43, was arrested on Dec. 13 and charged with robbery with a dangerous [...]
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ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, councilmembers honored Albemarle Parks and Recreation for recently winning two awards for its Project Next Step program. The parks and rec department took home [...]
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ALBEMARLE — A Stanly County hospital has been included by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s annual “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” list. Atrium Health Stanly is one of six Atrium Health hospitals [...]
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NC Governor-elect Stein names first 7 cabinet members
December 17, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on NC Governor-elect Stein names first 7 cabinet membersGovernor-elect Josh Stein named seven members of his cabinet for his incoming administration, including two holdovers from Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration who will hold different positions under Stein. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) RALEIGH — [...] -
Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding bill
December 11, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Legislature overrides veto of Helene funding billRep. Dudley Green (R-Avery) describes the devastation he witnessed during Hurricane Helene and the days that followed during floor debate of the veto override of Senate Bill 382 on Dec. 11. RALEIGH — The General [...] -
ALBEMARLE — For the third installment in the Stanly County Concert Association’s 2024-25 concert series, The Hall Sisters will be performing this weekend in Albemarle. The country pop quartet’s concert is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. [...]
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ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Board of Education met on Dec. 3 for its annual reorganizational meeting where a new chairperson and vice chairperson were chosen for the 2025 calendar year. The meeting began with [...]
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Will Trump deliver on promised recognition for the Lumbee Tribe?
December 8, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Will Trump deliver on promised recognition for the Lumbee Tribe?Abigail Blue, a member of the Lumbee Tribe, walks by the stage during a Trump campaign event in Red Springs in October. (David Yeazell / AP Photo) OKLAHOMA CITY — When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigned in [...] -
Lobbying group Checkmate opens DC office
December 4, 2024 The North State Journal Business, news, North State Journal Comments Off on Lobbying group Checkmate opens DC officeRALEIGH — Checkmate, a leading government relations and public affairs firm based in North Carolina, is expanding its federal practice by opening a new office in Washington, D.C. and adding key personnel. The firm’s [...] -
ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, reelected councilmembers were sworn into office, while other city officials were both elected and appointed for the upcoming year. Five returning officials — Mayor [...]
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ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Board of Commissioners met on Monday night for its annual reorganizational meeting where a new chairman and vice chairman were chosen for the 2025 calendar year. Additionally, incoming Commissioner Billy [...]
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Dan Blue will be replaced by Sydney Batch as state Senate minority leader
December 3, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Dan Blue will be replaced by Sydney Batch as state Senate minority leaderDemocratic state Sen. Dan Blue, pictured, will be replaced by Sydney Batch as Senate minority leader. (Karl B DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Dan Blue, a groundbreaking figure in North Carolina politics across more [...] -
Joe Biden pardons son Hunter
December 1, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Joe Biden pardons son HunterPresident Joe Biden walks with his son Hunter on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 26. (Susan Walsh / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Joe Biden pardoned his [...] -
ALBEMARLE — At last week’s Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting, Matthew Barringer was appointed to fill a term on the Stanly Community College Board of Trustees. As a result of Cody Huneycutt’s election to [...]