Frankie Vali

June 21, 2025

Famous birthdays this week: May 1-7

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These celebrities have birthdays this week: May 1 Singer Judy Collins is 86. Singer Rita Coolidge is 80. Filmmaker John Woo is 79. Actor Dann Florek is 75. Musician Ray Parker Jr. is 71. Hall […]

This week in history: June 19-25

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Stein ratifies 6 bills; 4 unsigned

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North Carolina redistricting trial begins

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Movie review: “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

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Wake Democrat criticized over image depicting beheaded Trump

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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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KRAWIEC: If you want to be happy for the rest of your life

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Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale
CHARLOTTE — Bojangles, the fast-food chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits and sweet tea, is reportedly exploring a potential sale that could value the company at more than $1.5 billion. The news comes as [...] The post Fried chicken sector booms, Bojangles eyes possible sale first appeared on The North State Journal.
HARSANYI: Greta Thunberg, useful idiot for Hamas
Professional leftist Greta Thunberg was brought to Israel this week after the “selfie yacht” she was traveling on attempted to break through a naval blockade of Gaza. Her boat, the “Madleen,” was part of a [...] The post HARSANYI: Greta Thunberg, useful idiot for Hamas first appeared on The North State Journal.
Local Government Commission approves $378M for Orange County school upgrades
RALEIGH — At its June meeting, the Local Government Commission approved $378 million in bonds for Orange County to fund school improvements and expansions. The financing includes $300 million in voter-approved general obligation bonds, with [...] The post Local Government Commission approves $378M for Orange County school upgrades first appeared on The North State Journal.
The stream: HAIM, ‘The Gilded Age,’ Benson Boone, astronaut Sally Ride, digital dinosaurs
Lifelike digital Triceratops and Spinosaurus lumbering through a reimagined “Walking with Dinosaurs” and Benson Boone’s sophomore album “American Heart” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. [...] The post The stream: HAIM, ‘The Gilded Age,’ Benson Boone, astronaut Sally Ride, digital dinosaurs first appeared on The […]
GINGRICH: Who governs America?
Riots in defense of illegal immigration in Los Angeles are finally being quelled by President Donald J. Trump’s decision to send in federal forces. But there are signs that Chicago, Atlanta and other major cities [...] The post GINGRICH: Who governs America? first appeared on The North State Journal.
Top elected officials tout wins at NCGOP Convention
RALEIGH — Three of the top Republican elected officials in the state spoke ahead of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin at the 2025 NCGOP Convention earlier this month in Greensboro. Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden), Labor [...] The post Top elected officials tout wins at NCGOP Convention first appeared on The North State Journal.