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Ex-UAW president pleads guilty in embezzlement scheme

September 30, 2020 The North State Journal

FILE – In a Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, file photo, then-United Auto Workers president Dennis Williams speaks during a roundtable with reporters in Detroit. Williams, the former president of the United Auto Workers, pleaded guilty […]

Thomas Family Farm in Richfield open for pumpkin picking in October

September 30, 2020 David Larson

RICHFIELD — Most activities families count on for outdoor fall fun have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown regulations. But Thomas Family Farms in Richfield, a family-owned farm that raises beef, […]

Stanly Board of Elections prepared for election, director says

September 30, 2020 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Despite a shortage of poll workers throughout the country, Stanly County’s voting precincts are fully staffed and ready for Nov. 3. “We do have enough workers and we actually have a few standby […]

Albemarle Parks and Rec to unveil online registration format

September 30, 2020 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Beginning this Thursday, Albemarle Parks and Recreation will be going live with its new online registration system powered by RecDesk software. Now in its 57th year, the Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department is moving to an online database where users […]

Dying winds give crews hope in Northern California fires

September 29, 2020 The North State Journal

Embers fly from a tree as the Glass Fire burns in St. Helena, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) SAN FRANCISCO — Easing winds gave California firefighters a break Tuesday as they battled […]

Trump tweet about wall hints at possible visit to New Mexico

September 28, 2020 The North State Journal

Republican state House candidate Glenda Vargas of Albuquerque holds a doll representing a fetus to highlight her support for a ban on abortion procedures at a political rally in support of President Donald Trump and […]

Testing errors led Georgia State to postpone game vs. Charlotte

September 27, 2020 The North State Journal

Charlotte coach Will Healy’s 49ers did not play this weekend because of what turned out to be testing errors with Georgia State. (Allison Lee Isley / The Winston-Salem Journal via AP) ATLANTA — Georgia State […]

Virginia rides seven Duke turnovers to victory

September 26, 2020 The North State Journal

Duke quarterback Chase Brice throws the ball during Saturday’s 38=20 loss at Virginia. (Erin Edgerton / The Daily Progress via AP) For the sixth time in a row, Virginia had Duke’s number as the Cavaliers […]

Trump expected to nominate Barrett for Supreme Court

September 25, 2020 The North State Journal

Judge Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the Supreme Court seat vacated by the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Robert Franklin / South Bend Tribune via […]

Evel Knievel’s son suing Disney over ‘Toy Story 4’ character

September 24, 2020 The North State Journal

In this May 25, 1975, file photo, Evel Knievel approaches the landing ramp with his motorcycle during his unsuccessful effort to leap over 13 busses spanning 140-feet at 100 miles per hour in London. Evel […]

Hurricanes making hard look easy
RALEIGH — Things have gone about as well as they can for the Hurricanes through two rounds of the NHL playoffs. Carolina is unbeaten through eight games — the first team in NHL history to […]
GOP leaders come to budget agreement
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top Republican legislative leaders said Tuesday they have reached a framework agreement to break a nearly yearlong budget impasse, announcing plans for the largest average teacher pay raise in nearly two […]
Former law enforcement reveal Cooper evacuated during May 2020 rioting
RALEIGH — Protesting, chanting and marching. Property damage, arson and rioting. This was the oscillating pattern in downtown Raleigh over the weekend of May 30 to June 1 in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Each […]
Trump: US will reduce troops in Germany beyond initial withdrawal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said last week that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back […]
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, […]
Hornets’ Diabate wins Hustle Award, Knueppel misses rookie honor
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets came away from NBA awards season with both a leaguewide honor and a near miss. Last week, Hornets center Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle […]