Erik Hooks

December 15, 2025

ReOpen NC protester suing governor, various officials for violating her constitutional rights

April 23, 2023 The North State Journal Comments Off

Body cam footage published online shows Raleigh Police Officers surrounding ReOpen NC protester Monica Ussery in a parking lot at the first protest held in April 2020. RALEIGH — ReOpen NC protester Monica Ussery’s long […]

Cooper, cabinet leaders again push local leaders to enact additional restrictions

December 14, 2020 The North State Journal Comments Off

Gov. Roy Cooper briefs media from the Emergency Operations Center in Raleigh. Photo via N.C. Dept. of Public Safety RALEIGH – Gov. Roy Cooper, N.C. Dept. of Health and Human Services secretary Mandy Cohen and […]

Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors’ AI skepticism, touts quarterly numbers

December 13, 2025 Comments Off on Salesforce CEO vies to overcome investors’ AI skepticism, touts quarterly numbers
The stream: Brad Pitt, ‘Spinal Tap II,’ Percy Jackson, lots of Taylor Swift

December 12, 2025 Comments Off on The stream: Brad Pitt, ‘Spinal Tap II,’ Percy Jackson, lots of Taylor Swift
MATTHEWS: War of words between NC Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Phil Berger Jr.

December 11, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: War of words between NC Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Phil Berger Jr.
Hurricanes celebrate ’06 team with 4-1 win over Columbus

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Davidson men’s basketball surges to 6-1 start

December 9, 2025 Comments Off on Davidson men’s basketball surges to 6-1 start

MATTHEWS: War of words between NC Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Phil Berger Jr.

December 11, 2025 Comments Off on MATTHEWS: War of words between NC Supreme Court Justices Anita Earls and Phil Berger Jr.
ELDER: Michelle’s ‘hair’-raising theory: White folks stop blacks from learning to swim

November 28, 2025 Comments Off on ELDER: Michelle’s ‘hair’-raising theory: White folks stop blacks from learning to swim
MOORE: Want lower prices? More ‘affordability’? Move to a red state

November 21, 2025 Comments Off on MOORE: Want lower prices? More ‘affordability’? Move to a red state

Trump giving $12B in aid to farmers hit hard by trade war with China
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package Monday — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised [...] The post Trump giving $12B in aid to farmers hit hard by trade war with China first appeared on […]
Hurricanes win third straight shootout in Slavin’s return
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes finally got Jaccob Slavin back on Sunday. Oh, how things have changed in the 29 games he’s missed — especially in goal. Brandon Bussi improved to 11-1-0 by stopping all three [...] The post Hurricanes win third straight shootout in Slavin’s return first appeared on The North State Journal.
Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging $72B Netflix offer
NEW YORK — Paramount on Monday launched a hostile takeover offer for Warner Bros. Discovery, initiating a potentially bruising battle with rival bidder Netflix to buy the company behind HBO, CNN and DC Studios, and [...] The post Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging $72B Netflix offer first appeared on The North […]
Netanyahu: Israel, Hamas to enter ceasefire’s second phase soon
TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said last week that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire” after Hamas returns the remains of [...] The post Netanyahu: Israel, Hamas to enter ceasefire’s second phase soon first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: A Christmas prayer for the lonely
My Father, I miss the gladness which many of your other children are enjoying today. They have their homes and friends and happy fellowships, while I am alone. Yet may I have a joyous Christmas [...] The post The Word: A Christmas prayer for the lonely first appeared on The North State Journal.
Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension
RALEIGH — North Carolina Treasurer Brett Briner discussed the State Health Plan and the status of the pension fund during his first “Open Access” call with media on Nov. 27. The treasurer said the State [...] The post Briner discusses State Health Plan, pension first appeared on The North State Journal.