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$280M in housing authority funding requests approved by the Local Government Commission

November 30, 2023 The North State Journal

Workers build a home Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, in Marshall. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) RALEIGH — The North Carolina Local Government Commission (LGC) approved approximately $280 million in financing requests at its Nov. 14 meeting. The […]

Pfeiffer men’s basketball team looks to establish early-season identity

November 29, 2023 Jesse Deal

MISENHEIMER — Now a few weeks in its 2023-24 schedule, the Pfeiffer Falcons men’s basketball team has started its seventh season as a USA South Athletic Conference member with a pair of wins and three […]

KREST: Another firing, another coaching search for David Tepper-era Panthers

November 29, 2023 The North State Journal

Less than 10 months after introducing Frank Reich, left, as the Panthers’ new coach, team owner David Tepper, right, is again looking for someone new to lead Carolina. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) He may […]

30th annual Christmas event returns to downtown Albemarle

November 29, 2023 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — There will be no shortage of holiday cheer this weekend in the streets of Albemarle as the annual An Albemarle Downtown Christmas returns for its 30th year. Festivities for this year’s event are […]

Stanly County Schools releases 2022-23 school performance grades

November 29, 2023 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — At the Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting on Nov. 20, representatives from Stanly County Schools gave a data presentation on the 2022-23 school performance scores and grade level proficiency for the county. […]

CURRIN: Should your church start a school?

November 28, 2023 The North State Journal

FILE – In this Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 file photo, an American flag hangs in a classroom as students work on laptops in an Elementary School. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) In recent decades, both churches […]

Panthers fire Frank Reich after 11 games

November 27, 2023 The North State Journal

The Panthers have fired coach Frank Reich after just 11 games. (John Amis / AP Photo) CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers fired coach Frank Reich on Monday with the team off to an NFL-worst 1-10 […]

Wolfpack topple Tar Heels for third straight year

November 26, 2023 The North State Journal

North Carolina State defensive back Devan Boykin (12) celebrates his interception as North Carolina wide receiver J.J. Jones (5) stands nearby during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, […]

Dept. of Public Safety audit finds Hurricane Florence funds properly allocated, disbursed

November 25, 2023 The North State Journal

Hurricane Florence fund disbursement chart taken from the Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Fund – 2023 Preliminary Financial Audit produced by the NC State Auditor’s Office. By A.P. Dillon RALEIGH — A recent audit report by […]

NCGOP calls for Wake County senator’s resignation

November 24, 2023 The North State Journal

The North Carolina General Assembly is featured in this file photo. RALEIGH — The North Carolina Republican Party has called for the resignation of Sen. Lisa Grafstein (D-Wake), citing a violation of Article 6, Section […]

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 […]