Todd Reirden

July 31, 2025

Hockey’s continued eye-for-an-eye culture needs to change

October 9, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off

Capitals right wing Tom Wilson has emerged as one of the NHL’s top enforcers, adding skill and intimidation to the Washington roster. (Nick Wass / AP Photo) At the rink this past weekend, I overheard […]

Gardiner’s OT winner lifts Hurricanes over Capitals

October 6, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff Comments Off

Hurricanes defenseman Jake Gardiner celebrates his game-winning overtime goal with center Sebastian Aho in Carolinas 3-2 win in Washington over the Capitals. (Nick Wass / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three new players helped the […]

“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
Relocated Rodón an All-Star again

July 25, 2025 Comments Off on Relocated Rodón an All-Star again

RUSSELL: I experienced the disappearance of women’s spaces

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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

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.
MATTHEWS: Stage being set in 2026 North Carolina Senate race
The 2020 Senate race between Republican Sen. Thom Tillis and his Democratic challenger, former North Carolina state Sen. Cal Cunningham, ended up being the most expensive one in American history, with Tillis emerging victorious after [...] The post MATTHEWS: Stage being set in 2026 North Carolina Senate race first appeared on The North State Journal.
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100M opening of 2025
LOS ANGELES — Marvel’s first family has finally found box office gold. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” the first film about the superheroes made under the guidance of Kevin Feige and the Walt Disney Co., [...] The post ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ scores Marvel’s first $100M opening of 2025 first appeared on The North State […]
State Board of Elections approves changes
RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Board of Elections made several significant changes to requirements for voting at its July 21 meeting, including overseas and military photo ID, same-day voter registration and “never resident” voting. [...] The post State Board of Elections approves changes first appeared on The North State Journal.