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August 1, 2025

Look Ahead: 2020 Bold Predictions

January 1, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off

Greensboro’s John Isner will have the best year of his career, advancing deep in the men’s draw at Wimbledon and winning his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open. (Andy Wong / AP Photo) […]

General Assembly completes 8 veto overrides

July 29, 2025 Comments Off on General Assembly completes 8 veto overrides
“I Know What You Did Last Summer” reboot depends on nostalgia, falls short

July 28, 2025 Comments Off on “I Know What You Did Last Summer” reboot depends on nostalgia, falls short
Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race

July 28, 2025 Comments Off on Roy Cooper officially enters Senate race
The Word: Where is your God?

July 27, 2025 Comments Off on The Word: Where is your God?
Book Review: Daniel O’Malley’s ‘Royal Gambit’ finds magic in murder of royal family member

July 26, 2025 Comments Off on Book Review: Daniel O’Malley’s ‘Royal Gambit’ finds magic in murder of royal family member

RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces

June 27, 2025 Comments Off on RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces
KRAWIEC: I’m from the government and I’m here to take your children

May 17, 2025 Comments Off on KRAWIEC: I’m from the government and I’m here to take your children
FRYE: Every child deserves a nutritious start to the day

May 12, 2025 Comments Off on FRYE: Every child deserves a nutritious start to the day

State Auditor’s Office adds internal budget dashboard
RALEIGH — The N.C. Office of the State Auditor has launched a public-facing dashboard that tracks the office’s internal budget and spending. “By opening access to our office’s spending, we’re leading the charge to create [...] The post State Auditor’s Office adds internal budget dashboard first appeared on The North State Journal.
MISKEW: Should we tax AI bots?
Global CEOs have been speaking quite frankly recently about artificial intelligence’s impact on their future workforce needs. The common theme, which was previously only whispered in boardrooms: We won’t need you. At a summer Aspen [...] The post MISKEW: Should we tax AI bots? first appeared on The North State Journal.
With Trump’s backing, Whatley kicks off U.S. Senate bid
GASTONIA — Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley formally announced his candidacy for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat at an event held Thursday at Loray Mill Tap Room in Whatley’s hometown of Gastonia. The seat [...] The post With Trump’s backing, Whatley kicks off U.S. Senate bid first appeared on The North State Journal.
This week in history: July 31-Aug. 6
July 31 1715: A fleet of Spanish ships carrying gold, silver and jewelry sank during a hurricane off the east Florida coast. 1777: The 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette received a commission as major general in [...] The post This week in history: July 31-Aug. 6 first appeared on The North State Journal.
Famous birthdays this week: July 31 – Aug. 6
These celebrities have birthdays this week: July 31 Jazz composer-musician Kenny Burrell is 94. Actor Geraldine Chaplin is 81. Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is 67. Rock musician Bill Berry (R.E.M.) is 67. Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan [...] The post Famous birthdays this week: July 31 – Aug. 6 first appeared on The North State Journal.
America250 NC holds latest legislative meeting
RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly’s Centennial Committee met on July 24 to discuss preparations for America’s 250th anniversary. Amber McClure, senior director of Civic Engagement for the YMCA of the Triangle and state [...] The post America250 NC holds latest legislative meeting first appeared on The North State Journal.