January 2022 – Stanly News Journal

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NWSL, players agree to first-ever collective barganing agreement

January 31, 2022 The North State Journal

Fans express their support for players during the first half of an NWSL soccer match between the North Carolina Courage and Racing Louisville FC in Cary last season (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) The National Women’s Soccer […]

Second half blitz leads State women to sweep of UNC

January 30, 2022 The North State Journal

NC State guard Kai Crutchfield drives against UNC’s Eva Hodgson during the first half of Sunday’s rivalry game in Chapel Hill. (Chris Seward / AP Photo) CHAPEL HILL — The first meeting between the women’s […]

Wolfpack beaten inside and out in lopsided loss at UNC

January 29, 2022 The North State Journal

NC State’s Terquavion Smith has his shot blocked by UNC’s Leaky Black during Saturday’s game at Smith Center (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) CHAPEL HILL – North Carolina, with its veteran big men Armando Bacot and Brady […]

JOHNSON: Faith to launch a small business during the pandemic

January 28, 2022 The North State Journal

One common mindset that many people have now regarding living through COVID-19 is that they must adjust to “pivoting” — being able to fine-tune their lives to personal and professional challenges that continue to arise […]

GOP governors slam COVID limits while setting policy agendas

January 27, 2022 The North State Journal

FILE – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addresses a joint session of a legislative session, Jan. 11, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Democratic and Republican governors are taking vastly different approaches to addressing the ongoing pandemic in […]

UNC tops Boston College in sloppy game

January 26, 2022 The North State Journal

North Carolina guard R.J. Davis (4) and Boston College forward T.J. Bickerstaff (1) chase the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (AP […]

BORTINS: Free markets produce better outcomes

January 26, 2022 Robert Bortins

The things you used to buy, you can’t find; and if you can find it, you can’t afford it. Inflation is when your hard-earned dollars buy less than what they did in the past. If […]

Pfeiffer men’s basketball at .500 midway through season

January 26, 2022 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — The Pfeiffer men’s basketball team has started its 2021-22 season much the way it began — with as many wins as losses. Led by fourth-year coach Pete Schoch, the Falcons (5-5, 2-1) have […]

Albemarle, New London, Richfield have park grants approved

January 26, 2022 David Larson

ALBEMARLE — At the Jan. 18 Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting, representatives of three municipalities presented their proposals for grants to improve parks for their citizens. Albemarle, New London and Richfield all had their […]

Norwood police arrest suspects accused of stealing car-hauler trailer

January 26, 2022 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Two Albemarle residents are facing felony charges for their involvement in a recent Norwood robbery. Shortly after 9 p.m. on Jan. 18, Grady Williams, 27, and Derek Talbert, 32, were arrested by the […]

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 […]
Hurricanes re-sign Jankowski to 2-year extension
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have some time off to see who they will face in the Eastern Conference final. It was enough time to take care of some off-the-ice business. Carolina announced Monday it has […]