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December 19, 2024

In first, scientists detect gravitational waves and light from star collision

October 21, 2017 Scott Malone | Reuters 0

CAMBRIDGE — Scientists in the United States and Europe have for the first time detected gravitational waves, the ripples in space and time predicted by Albert Einstein, at the same time as light from the […]

HUDSON: It’s time to rein in big bureaucracy

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KRAWIEC: Thanksgiving, family and politics

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THOMPSON: Congress must make small business tax deductions permanent

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Stein names more Cooper administration alumni to cabinet
RALEIGH — Josh Stein, North Carolina’s incoming governor, named an additional six people to his cabinet, four of which are currently serving in posts under Gov. Roy Cooper. Three of those named are remaining in [...] The post Stein names more Cooper administration alumni to cabinet first appeared on The North State Journal.
North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes cast for Trump and Vance
RALEIGH — On Dec. 17, the members of North Carolina’s 59th Electoral College convened at the State Capitol in Raleigh to cast the state’s 16 official votes for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD [...] The post North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes cast for Trump and Vance first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: Joy to the world
As we approach the third Sunday of Advent, the pink- or rose-colored candle is lit, symbolizing joy. This joy — like peace from last week — is one of the elements of the Fruit of [...] The post The Word: Joy to the world first appeared on The North State Journal.
Kochetkov blanks Islanders in Hurricanes’ 4-0 win
RALEIGH — After winning 12 of his first 14 appearances this season, Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov had lost three of his last five. The Kochetkov from the first month of the season was back Tuesday [...] The post Kochetkov blanks Islanders in Hurricanes’ 4-0 win first appeared on The North State Journal.
NC Governor-elect Stein names first 7 cabinet members
RALEIGH — Governor-elect Josh Stein has announced his first seven cabinet members for his incoming administration. Two of his picks are members of outgoing-Gov. Roy Cooper’s cabinet: Pamela Cashwell and D. Reid Wilson. His choices [...] The post NC Governor-elect Stein names first 7 cabinet members first appeared on The North State Journal.
Clawson steps down at Wake Forest
Five of the state’s seven FBS programs will have new coaches next season after Dave Clawson stepped down at Wake Forest on Monday. Clawson, who has coached the Demon Deacons since 2014, is the third [...] The post Clawson steps down at Wake Forest first appeared on The North State Journal.