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January 27, 2023

News

  • Local Government Commission approves financial requests for Asheville, Chapel Hill, Cornelius

    January 26, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Local Government Commission approves financial requests for Asheville, Chapel Hill, Cornelius
    Downtown Pikeville, NC. RALEIGH — At its Jan. 10 meeting, the N.C. Local Government Commission (LGC) approved financial requests made by Asheville, Chapel Hill, and the town of Cornelius.  The LGC is the statutory body [...]
  • Stanly commissioners pass resolution for DOT project in Oakboro

    January 25, 2023 Jesse Deal news 0
    ALBEMARLE — In a unanimous vote, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners recently passed support for the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s plan to renovate the intersection of N.C. Highway 205 and Big Lick/Liberty Hill [...]
  • Whatley receives Trump endorsement for RNC Co-Chair

    January 23, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Whatley receives Trump endorsement for RNC Co-Chair
    NCGOP Chairman Michael Whatley RALEIGH — North Carolina Republican Party Chairman Michael Whatley received an endorsement on Jan. 22 from 45th President Donald Trump to become the co-chair of the Republican National Committee. At the [...]
  • State Superintendent rolls out Operation Polaris 2.0

    January 20, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on State Superintendent rolls out Operation Polaris 2.0
    RALEIGH — North Carolina State Superintendent Catherine Truitt rolled out updates and some revisions last week to her signature Operation Polaris plan.   “Operation Polaris continues to serve as a long-term, proactive and forward-thinking vision for [...]
  • Tillis chosen for position with Senate Republican leadership

    January 19, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Tillis chosen for position with Senate Republican leadership
    Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., speaks to federal judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) [...]
  • Locust Police Dept. recognizes 2022 Citizen of the Year

    January 18, 2023 Jesse Deal news 0
    LOCUST — At the Locust City Council meeting last week, the Locust Police Department officially recognized Travis McKinney — a loss prevention associate at the city’s Walmart — as the department’s selection for 2022 Citizen [...]
  • NC Congressional Democrats oppose resolution condemning pregnancy center attacks 

    January 18, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on NC Congressional Democrats oppose resolution condemning pregnancy center attacks 
    RALEIGH — As the 118th Congress began operations last week, a House floor vote on a resolution condemning attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers saw all but three Democratic members vote “nay” on the measure. The [...]
  • N.C. Utilities Commission hears from Duke Energy on Christmas blackouts

    January 12, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on N.C. Utilities Commission hears from Duke Energy on Christmas blackouts
    A smart meter at a residence in North Carolina. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) RALEIGH — On Jan. 3, the N.C. Utilities Commission heard from Duke Energy Carolinas officials regarding the rolling blackouts experienced by around half [...]
  • Stanly commissioners approve economic development incentive grant

    January 11, 2023 Jesse Deal news 0
    ALBEMARLE — An upcoming business that is set to provide over 200 jobs and invest over $50 million in Stanly County recently gained some more financial traction.  At its regularly-scheduled meeting on Jan. 3, the [...]
  • Bright Ideas grant recipients recognized at Board of Education meeting

    January 11, 2023 Ryan Henkel news 0
    ALBEMARLE – The Stanly County Board of Education met Tuesday, January 3, with multiple recognitions on the agenda.  The board of education recognized several of their teachers that received Bright Ideas grants.  “The Bright Ideas [...]
  • Ted Budd begins US Senate term 

    January 11, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Ted Budd begins US Senate term 
    Vice President Kamala Harris participates in a ceremonial swearing-in of Sen. Ted Budd, R-N.C., with his wife, Amy Kate Budd, in the Old Senate Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. (AP [...]
  • Two NC counties participating in Zuckerberg-linked elections program

    January 10, 2023 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Two NC counties participating in Zuckerberg-linked elections program
    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies remotely during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Facebook and Twitter’s actions around the closely contested election on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, in Washington. (Hannah McKay/Pool via AP) RALEIGH — [...]
  • 2022 in Review: Albemarle, Locust see city changes and rise of new businesses

    January 4, 2023 Jesse Deal news 0
    STANLY COUNTY — Both Albemarle and Locust underwent changes in 2022 as the two largest cities in Stanly County saw a rise in new businesses and infrastructural growth. A new social district in downtown Albemarle [...]
  • International migration drove US population growth in 2022

    December 29, 2022 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on International migration drove US population growth in 2022
    The skyline of downtown Charlotte, N.C., is shown Thursday, Aug. 16, 2012. The city will host the Democratic National Convention in September. The convention starts on Sept. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) The U.S. population [...]
  • 2022 in Review: Stanly voters revamp school board, county commissioners

    December 28, 2022 Jesse Deal news 0
    STANLY COUNTY — In both the May primaries and the November midterm elections, local voters made their mark in reshaping the Stanly County Board of Education and Stanly County Board of Commissioners in 2022. Prior [...]

The Latest

  • Albemarle named home of collegiate wood-bat baseball team 
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  • Stanly commissioners pass resolution for DOT project in Oakboro
    January 25, 2023 0
  • Home sweet home: Why are host teams winning more than ever?
    January 25, 2023 Comments Off on Home sweet home: Why are host teams winning more than ever?
  • Millennial Money: Up the odds of meeting money goals in 2023
    January 24, 2023 Comments Off on Millennial Money: Up the odds of meeting money goals in 2023
  • Whatley receives Trump endorsement for RNC Co-Chair
    January 23, 2023 Comments Off on Whatley receives Trump endorsement for RNC Co-Chair
  • PRAGER: Is the conscience reliable?
    January 17, 2023 Comments Off on PRAGER: Is the conscience reliable?
  • BARONE: Let’s base policy on real facts, not misleading statistics
    January 15, 2023 Comments Off on BARONE: Let’s base policy on real facts, not misleading statistics
  • HARSANYI: ’60 Minutes’ exhumes enviro cult leader for a new round of scaremongering
    January 14, 2023 Comments Off on HARSANYI: ’60 Minutes’ exhumes enviro cult leader for a new round of scaremongering

RSS From the North State Journal

  • US union membership rate hits all-time low despite campaigns 
    The U.S. union membership rate reached an all-time low last year despite high-profile unionization campaigns at Starbucks, Amazon, Apple and other companies.  Union members fell to 10.1% of the overall U.S. workforce, according to the [...] The post US union membership rate hits all-time low despite campaigns  first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The debate around raising the debt ceiling sounds eerily similar: Newly elected House Republicans, eager to confront the Democratic president in the White House, refused to raise the debt limit without cuts [...] The post Debt ceiling: 2011 showdown leaves lessons for Biden, GOP first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan 
    ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Amazon Web Services plans to invest $35 billion in new data centers in Virginia under a deal with the state, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced last week.  Millions of dollars in incentives to [...] The post Virginia, Amazon announce $35 billion data center plan  first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Local Government Commission approves financial requests for Asheville, Chapel Hill, Cornelius
    RALEIGH — At its Jan. 10 meeting, the N.C. Local Government Commission (LGC) approved financial requests made by Asheville, Chapel Hill, and the town of Cornelius.  The LGC is the statutory body that examines town [...] The post Local Government Commission approves financial requests for Asheville, Chapel Hill, Cornelius first appeared on The North State […]
  • Treasurer: NC Highway Trust Fund loan repaid early by NCDOT 
    RALEIGH — As of Dec. 28, 2022, N.C. State Highway Trust Fund loans of over $1 billion were repaid two years early by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), according to State Treasurer Dale Folwell.  [...] The post Treasurer: NC Highway Trust Fund loan repaid early by NCDOT  first appeared on The North State Journal.
  • Necas shocks Stars again, Hurricanes win in OT
    DALLAS — Martin Necas scored 1:34 into overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars in a matchup of division leaders Wednesday night. Sebastian Aho had a short-handed goal and [...] The post Necas shocks Stars again, Hurricanes win in OT first appeared on The North State Journal.
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