June 2024 – Stanly News Journal

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NC redistricting lawsuit dismissed by trial judges

June 30, 2024 The North State Journal

(Image courtesy NCLeg.gov) RALEIGH — North Carolina trial judges have dismissed a lawsuit challenging redrawn legislative and congressional district lines on the argument that they run afoul of an indirect constitutional right to “fair elections.” […]

Supreme Court will take up state bans on gender-affirming care for minors

June 30, 2024 The North State Journal

The U.S. Supreme Court has taken up a case that addresses gender-affirming care for minors. (Mariam Zuhaib / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court on Monday jumped into the fight over transgender rights, […]

HUDSON: Delivering for Fort Liberty/Fort Bragg

June 30, 2024 The North State Journal

Signage indicated the Army base Fort Liberty at the All American Gate on Friday June 2, 2023. (Stan Gilliland / North State Journal) As Fort Liberty/Fort Bragg’s congressman, I know there is no investment more […]

Hurricanes trade 1st round pick, prepare for busy Day 2 at NHL Draft

June 28, 2024 The North State Journal

The Hurricanes traded their first round pick, 27th overall, on Friday for picks No. 24 and 50 in the second round at the NHL Draft in Las Vegas. (Cory Lavalette / North State Journal) LAS […]

Athlete of the Week: Albemarle track’s Vincent Gregory

June 28, 2024 Stanly County Journal Staff

Albemarle track’s Vincent Gregory is the Athlete of the Week. Gregory was named Yadkin Valley All-Conference last season after recording 78 tackles, 48 solo and three tackles for loss. He also competes for the Bulldogs’ […]

KRAWIEC: To Biden’s NC team

June 28, 2024 The North State Journal

(John C. Clark / AP Photo) Dear North Carolina Team Joe, I recently read The Wall Street Journal article about Joe Biden’s big “investment” in North Carolina. As a retiring legislator from the other party, […]

HILL: Biden inflation mind games

June 27, 2024 The North State Journal

(Patrick Semansky / AP Photo) If a registered voter listens to the Biden spokespeople long enough, they will be led to believe if we just ignore the cost of everything, the U.S. inflation rate would […]

Albemarle student-athlete awarded scholarship

June 26, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Through a partnership with the North Carolina High School Athletic Association and the streaming service FloSports, a Stanly County student-athlete was recently awarded a $1,000 outdoor track and field scholarship. Albemarle High School […]

Albemarle introduces new city manager

June 26, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Following a nationwide search, Albemarle has found a new city manager. On June 21, the Albemarle City Council announced that Todd Clark had been selected as its new city manager, with a start […]

Quality Enclosures set to expand Albemarle facility

June 26, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE—Quality Enclosures announced last week that it plans to expand its existing Albemarle location to boost production capacity. The shower enclosure and tempered glass manufacturer located at 1301 Mabry Drive said it wants to invest […]

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 […]