Matt Mercer

May 8, 2025

Griffin campaign files for removal of Riggs attorney’s wife from NCSBE protest

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State Supreme Court candidates Jefferson Griffin, left, and Allison Riggs. RALEIGH — Attorneys for the North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin have filed a motion for a state board of elections member […]

GINGRICH: California just isn’t working

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KRAWIEC: Is violence justified?

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GINGRICH: Americans, not government, must benefit from Trump’s tariffs

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Category 5: Hurricanes look to build off Game 1 win
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Hurricanes seized home-ice advantage with their 2-1 overtime win in Game 1 of their second round series against the Capitals. Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin won the game at 3:06 of overtime, [...] The post Category 5: Hurricanes look to build off Game 1 win first appeared on The North State Journal.
New NC Board of Elections removes Brinson Bell, installs Hayes as executive director
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections met Wednesday to swear in new members appointed by State Auditor Dave Boliek, who was given authority over the board through legislation passed in 2024. The [...] The post New NC Board of Elections removes Brinson Bell, installs Hayes as executive director first appeared on The […]
Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent
RALEIGH — The Republican challenger for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat conceded last November’s election on Wednesday to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs, two days after a federal judge ruled that potentially thousands of disputed ballots challenged by Jefferson [...] The post Republican concedes long-unsettled North Carolina court election to Democratic incumbent first appeared on The North State Journal.
Slavin’s OT winner gives Hurricanes Game 1 over Capitals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The last time the Hurricanes played the Capitals in a playoff game, they won in overtime at Capital One Arena. Why ruin a good thing? Jaccob Slavin’s point shot early in overtime [...] The post Slavin’s OT winner gives Hurricanes Game 1 over Capitals first appeared on The North State Journal.
Hurricanes, Capitals go back to the future
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Just over seven years ago, the Washington Capitals were the defending Stanley Cup winners and Metropolitan Division champions for the fourth consecutive season, loaded with a star-studded roster looking to make another [...] The post Hurricanes, Capitals go back to the future first appeared on The North State Journal.
Federal judge: NC court race with Democrat ahead must be certified
RALEIGH — Disputed ballots in the still unresolved 2024 race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat must remain in the final count, a federal judge ruled late Monday, a decision that if upheld would result [...] The post Federal judge: NC court race with Democrat ahead must be certified first appeared on The North State […]