Brad Knott

August 4, 2025

Speculation swirls on ’26 candidates for Tillis’ Senate seat

July 2, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

Lara Trump, right, and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley, left, have both been floated as potential candidates for Sen. Thom Tillis’ seat in 2026. (Derik Hamilton / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Speculation is swirling […]

Youngkin, McMahon headline upcoming 2025 NCGOP convention

June 2, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

RALEIGH — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon are two of the headliners at this week’s NCGOP Convention being held June 5-8 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Other notable […]

Book Review: ‘The Tilting House’ explores coming of age in Communist Cuba

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Education Department releases remaining $5.5B in reviewed funding

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State Auditor’s Office adds internal budget dashboard

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General Assembly completes 8 veto overrides

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“I Know What You Did Last Summer” reboot depends on nostalgia, falls short

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RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces

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KRAWIEC: I’m from the government and I’m here to take your children

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FRYE: Every child deserves a nutritious start to the day

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Pee-wee’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think
It took 40 years, but Pee-wee’s bike is now at the Alamo. Just not the basement. The Alamo announced last week it had acquired and would display the iconic bike from the 1985 Tim Burton [...] The post Pee-wee’s bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think first appeared on The North State […]
Dark comedy about modern dating in sharp, (knowingly) silly ‘Oh, Hi!’
The modern dating scene is not a healthy one. Perhaps it never really was and everyone is nostalgic for something that didn’t exist. But you don’t need to be on the apps to sense the [...] The post Dark comedy about modern dating in sharp, (knowingly) silly ‘Oh, Hi!’ first appeared on The North State […]
GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess
When Congress recesses for summer, Republican members and senators have an opportunity to really shift the national dialogue about spending, savings, deficits and taxes. This is their first post-One Big Beautiful Bill Act opportunity to [...] The post GINGRICH: Beyond the August recess first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: You have a little strength
This article is not for those who feel themselves strong, competent, and able to meet whatever comes. It is for those who know they are weak — those who look toward life ahead and see [...] The post The Word: You have a little strength first appeared on The North State Journal.
Stein appeals ruling on boards, commissions appointments
RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein filed a motion July 23 appealing a portion of a ruling that sided with a law removing his appointment power to the N.C. Utilities Board and Building Code [...] The post Stein appeals ruling on boards, commissions appointments first appeared on The North State Journal.
‘Buckingham Nicks’ bombed in 1973; it became used vinyl treasure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — They were in love once. Four years before Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” became one of the best breakup records of the 1970s — and, many might say, all time — Stevie Nicks and [...] The post ‘Buckingham Nicks’ bombed in 1973; it became used vinyl treasure first appeared on The North State Journal.