Charles Naylor

March 31, 2025

The Word: Is God on our side?

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“The Return of the Prodigal Son” by Rembrandt (c. 1668) is a painting in the collection of The Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Public Domain). This is the second week in a four-part series […]

The Word: What to do with the devil

February 23, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

“Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan” by Raphael (1503) is a painting in the collection of The Louvre in Paris. (Public Domain). Some people say there is no devil, but I am convinced he is real. I […]

EU lays out how Apple must open tech to competitors

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More states requiring paid medical, sick leave

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The stream: ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ lands on Disney+, Timothée Chalamet’s Dylan hits Hulu, Will Smith drops new album

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Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

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Albemarle City Council introduces Main Street manager

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MATTHEWS: On the death of Gene Hackman

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MILLER: The cool kids’ table

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SHAPIRO: Sometimes, moral clarity isn’t difficult

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Music Review: My Morning Jacket’s 10th album ‘is’ a joy for fans, newbies alike
My Morning Jacket likes to hide some of its best music behind unassuming titles. Twenty years ago, the Louisville-based jam-infused rock band led by Jim James released “Z,” one of its most heralded records. And [...] The post Music Review: My Morning Jacket’s 10th album ‘is’ a joy for fans, newbies alike first appeared on […]
Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy but threaten government transparency
As a devastating wildfire burned through a Maui town, killing more than 100 people, emergency management employees traded dozens of text messages, creating a record that would later help investigators piece together the government’s response [...] The post Encrypted messaging apps promise privacy but threaten government transparency first appeared on The North State Journal.
Jarvis, Aho, Orlov lead Hurricanes past Islanders
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes are essentially locked in as the second-place team in the Metropolitan Division with a first-round postseason matchup against the Devils all but assured. But the schedule continues to offer up teams [...] The post Jarvis, Aho, Orlov lead Hurricanes past Islanders first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: When death comes
This is the third week in a four-part series on adversity. Read Part 1 and Part 2. I suppose the most tragic adversity that ever comes is when the death angel visits our home or [...] The post The Word: When death comes first appeared on The North State Journal.
EU lays out how Apple must open tech to competitors
LONDON — The European Union last Wednesday outlined the steps Apple must take to open its iPhone and iPad operating systems to work better with competing technologies. It’s the first time the EU has moved [...] The post EU lays out how Apple must open tech to competitors first appeared on The North State Journal.
Home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased
LOS ANGELES — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in February as easing mortgage rates and more properties on the market encouraged home shoppers. Existing home sales rose 4.2% last month from January to [...] The post Home sales rose in February as mortgage rates eased first appeared on The North State Journal.