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Rep. Richard Hudson discusses reelection, issues facing district, nation
July 25, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Rep. Richard Hudson discusses reelection, issues facing district, nationRep. Richard Hudson, who is seeking reelection in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, spoke at the Republican National Convention last Thursday in Milwaukee. (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Congressman Richard Hudson sees [...] -
ALBEMARLE — Municipal filings for local elections wrapped up on July 19 over at the Stanly County Board of Elections in Albemarle. For the city of Albemarle, Mayor Ronnie Michael filed to run again, while [...]
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ALBEMARLE — An upcoming Albemarle business that is set to create 20 new full-time jobs and invest over $8 million over the next five years recently gained some additional financial traction. At its meeting on [...]
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Lawsuit challenged North Carolina State Board of Elections over party certification
July 23, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Lawsuit challenged North Carolina State Board of Elections over party certificationRALEIGH — A lawsuit filed Monday against the North Carolina State Board of Elections seeks to compel certification of the Justice for All Party as a new political party and allow its candidates on the [...] -
Biden bows out, endorses Harris for Democrat Party’s presidential nomination
July 21, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Biden bows out, endorses Harris for Democrat Party’s presidential nominationFILE – President Joe Biden listens as Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, May 13, 2024. With Biden ending his reelection bid and endorsing Harris, Democrats [...] -
It’s back in the game: EA Sports College Football 25 is here
July 21, 2024 The North State Journal Business, College Football, news, North State Journal, sports Comments Off on It’s back in the game: EA Sports College Football 25 is hereEA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market as gamers who waited more than a decade for the franchise’s next installment rush to [...] -
Berger’s chief of staff named CEO of NHL’s Hurricanes
July 19, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal, sports Comments Off on Berger’s chief of staff named CEO of NHL’s Hurricanes(Courtesy Carolina Hurricanes) RALEIGH — North Carolina Senate leader Phil Berger’s chief of staff was named Thursday as CEO of the parent company of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon announced the hiring [...] -
LGC approves $368M for joint project spanning several towns
July 18, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on LGC approves $368M for joint project spanning several townsRALEIGH — The Local Government Commission gave the green light last week to several significant spending projects across North Carolina, including $368 million for a joint project to increase town water supplies for Fuquay-Varina and [...] -
ALBEMARLE — Hosted by the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, a new dining event is setting its roots in Stanly County next month. Three participating Albemarle restaurants — Christine’s Wood Fire, Five Points Public House, and [...]
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ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Senior Services Department recently received over half a million dollars in grant funding. Last week, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners voted 7-0 to approve the County Aging Funding Plan [...]
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North Carolina House Democratic deputy leader Clemmons to resign from Legislature
July 17, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on North Carolina House Democratic deputy leader Clemmons to resign from LegislatureFILE – State Rep. Ashton Wheeler Clemmons, D-Guilford County, speaks May 16, 2023, in Raleigh, N.C. Clemmons announced her resignation from the House on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.(AP Photo/Chris Seward) GREENSBORO — The No. 2 [...] -
Longtime Lincoln County House Rep. Jason Saine leaving the General Assembly
July 15, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Longtime Lincoln County House Rep. Jason Saine leaving the General AssemblyState Rep. Jason Saine, (R-Lincoln), right, speaks with Rep. Terence Everitt ( D-Wake) after a House Commerce Committee at the Legislative Office Building in March 2023. Saine announced Monday he will be resigning his seat [...] -
Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about Trump’s would-be assassin
July 14, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Thomas Matthew Crooks: What we know about Trump’s would-be assassinRepublican presidential candidate Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service agents at Saturday’s campaign event in Butler, Pennslvania. (Gene J. Puskar / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Law enforcement officials were [...] -
Cherokees begin sales of recreational marijuana to adult members in NC
July 12, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Cherokees begin sales of recreational marijuana to adult members in NCThe Great Smoky Cannabis Co. began selling marijuana for recreational use to tribe members on July 4. (Courtesy Great Smoky Cannabis Co.) CHEROKEE — A tribal-owned medical marijuana dispensary in western North Carolina is also [...] -
Cooper vetoes 5 bills, eclipses 100
July 11, 2024 The North State Journal news, North State Journal Comments Off on Cooper vetoes 5 bills, eclipses 100North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed five more bills, bringing his total to 102 over his two terms. (Matt Kelley / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Following the end of the legislative short session, North Carolina [...]