Christian Dvorak

January 20, 2026

Kotkaniemi ‘felt the confidence’ right away upon signing with Hurricanes

September 5, 2021 The North State Journal Comments Off

Jesperi Kotkaniemi joined the Hurricanes after Montreal decided not to match Carolina’s offer sheet on the 21-year-old forward. (Winslow Townson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Better, stronger, faster — that was the goal in rebuilding […]

Svechnikov, Aho each score twice, Hurricanes find scoring touch in win at Arizona

February 7, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off

Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho celebrates his empty-net goal defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk during the Hurricanes’ 5-3 win Thursday in Arizona. (Ross D. Franklin / AP Photo) GLENDALE, Ariz. — Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho each […]

Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony

January 18, 2026 Comments Off on Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
From climbing vacuums to cyber-pets, CES 2026

January 17, 2026 Comments Off on From climbing vacuums to cyber-pets, CES 2026
Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments

January 16, 2026 Comments Off on Court rules for NCGA on boards, judicial appointments
LGC approves $220M request for Raleigh water, sewer projects

January 15, 2026 Comments Off on LGC approves $220M request for Raleigh water, sewer projects
Hiss Golden Messenger to expand sound, atmosphere with Greensboro Symphony

January 14, 2026 Comments Off on Hiss Golden Messenger to expand sound, atmosphere with Greensboro Symphony

MOORE: The economists got 2025 all wrong

January 11, 2026 Comments Off on MOORE: The economists got 2025 all wrong
MATTHEWS: Christmas 2025 came and went so quickly

December 25, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: Christmas 2025 came and went so quickly
MATTHEWS: The other victims and near-victims on Charlotte’s public transit system

December 18, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: The other victims and near-victims on Charlotte’s public transit system

KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2
Jan. 20 marks one year of President Donald Trump’s second term and one year of our collective work, Congress and the White House, to right the wrongs of the previous administration. I ran to represent [...] The post KNOTT: Reflecting on Year 1 of Trump 2 first appeared on The North State Journal.
Bussi dazzles in Hurricanes’ 2-1 win over Sabres
RALEIGH — “Another level, definitely.” Those three words from Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov summed up the performance of goaltender Brandon Bussi, who one-upped the record-breaking start of his career in a 2-1 win Monday over [...] The post Bussi dazzles in Hurricanes’ 2-1 win over Sabres first appeared on The North State Journal.
Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate
NEW YORK — Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sonia De Los Santos is the latest performer to cancel an appearance at the Kennedy Center in Washington. She had been scheduled to give two concerts for young people on [...] The post Sonia De Los Santos cancels Kennedy Center shows, citing unwelcoming climate first appeared on The North State […]
The Word: Learning to pray
“Lord, teach us to pray.” Luke 11:1 We sometimes say we do not need to be taught how to pray. Anybody can pray; it is only talking to God. It does not require the learning [...] The post The Word: Learning to pray first appeared on The North State Journal.
Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony
MILAN — Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will be among the headline performers for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6, joining the previously announced pop diva Mariah Carey, organizers said Sunday. The [...] The post Andrea Bocelli to headline Milan Cortina Winter Olympic opening ceremony first appeared on The North State Journal.
Offshore wind developer prevails after Trump admin freezes windmill approvals
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut [...] The post Offshore wind developer prevails after Trump admin freezes windmill approvals first appeared on The North State Journal.