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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, CorneliusDowntown 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 [...] -
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 [...]
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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-ChairNCGOP 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 2.0RALEIGH — 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 leadershipSen. 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 — 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 [...]
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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 attacksRALEIGH — 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 blackoutsA 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 [...] -
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 termVice 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 programFacebook 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 — [...] -
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 [...]
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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 2022The 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 [...] -
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 [...]