Niko Mikkola

February 10, 2026

Hurricanes collapse again, lose 5-2 to Panthers

December 23, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

Fans exit the Lenovo Center midway through the third period of the Hurricanes’ 5-2 loss to Florida on Tuesday in Raleigh. (Karl DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Hurricanes had a chance to shake […]

Panthers use power play to blitz Hurricanes in Game 1

May 21, 2025 The North State Journal Comments Off

Hurricanes forward William Carrier gets pushes into Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky by Dmitry Kulikov during Florida’s 5-2 win Tuesday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final in Raleigh. (Karl DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH […]

The Word: An utter impossibility

February 8, 2026 Comments Off on The Word: An utter impossibility
Undercover investigation of Meta heads to first stand-alone trial in New Mexico

February 7, 2026 Comments Off on Undercover investigation of Meta heads to first stand-alone trial in New Mexico
HARSANYI: Price controls won’t work any better for Republicans than it does Democrats

February 6, 2026 Comments Off on HARSANYI: Price controls won’t work any better for Republicans than it does Democrats
Famous birthdays this week: Feb. 5 to Feb. 11

February 5, 2026 Comments Off on Famous birthdays this week: Feb. 5 to Feb. 11
Beck releases covers, deep cuts in ‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime’

February 4, 2026 Comments Off on Beck releases covers, deep cuts in ‘Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime’

HARSANYI: Price controls won’t work any better for Republicans than it does Democrats

February 6, 2026 Comments Off on HARSANYI: Price controls won’t work any better for Republicans than it does Democrats
BARONE: Trump’s outrageous threats get practical results

January 31, 2026 Comments Off on BARONE: Trump’s outrageous threats get practical results
GINGRICH: Argentina’s election and 2026

January 30, 2026 Comments Off on GINGRICH: Argentina’s election and 2026

Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ devoid of substance, inventiveness
Did you know that getting stranded on a deserted island has a way of shaking up social hierarchies? I suppose that was a big part of the plot for recent Best Picture Oscar nominee “Triangle [...] The post Raimi’s ‘Send Help’ devoid of substance, inventiveness first appeared on The North State Journal.
Top teacher regional finalists named
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has named this year’s nine regional finalists for the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The finalists are Gina Holste, Valle Crucis School, Watauga County [...] The post Top teacher regional finalists named first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: An utter impossibility
“Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow! For a great ransom would not help you avoid it.” Every member of Adam’s race richly merits God’s wrath. Our sins have [...] The post The Word: An utter impossibility first appeared on The North State Journal.
Super Bowl has deep NC connections
The Super Bowl prop bet odds are out, and the biggest favorite to score a touchdown in the game is Kenneth Walker III. The Seahawks running back turned in the second 1,000 yard season of [...] The post Super Bowl has deep NC connections first appeared on The North State Journal.
Yokeley indicted on 3 new charges
RALEIGH — Former Surry County Board of Elections Chair James Yokeley Jr. was indicted on three new charges linked to his arrest for allegedly doctoring ice cream for his granddaughters with narcotics last August. Yokeley’s [...] The post Yokeley indicted on 3 new charges first appeared on The North State Journal.
Bad Bunny wins top album at Grammys, first for Spanish-language album
LOS ANGELES — Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically acclaimed “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time [...] The post Bad Bunny wins top album at Grammys, first for Spanish-language album first appeared on The North State […]