July 2024 – Stanly News Journal

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Texans’ Denico Autry suspended six games, releases statement

July 31, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Former Albemarle Bulldog and current Houston Texan defensive lineman Denico Autry will be forced to sit out the first six games of the 2024 NFL season. On Monday, the 11th-year league veteran was […]

1 in custody, 1 wanted in Albemarle shooting

July 31, 2024 SCJ Staff

ALBEMARLE — One of the two suspects wanted for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Dy’Zavious Izayah Bivens turned himself into the Albemarle Police Department on July 26. On July 24, at 10:25 a.m., the APD […]

Livestock arena set to debut with Carolina Wildlife Classic

July 31, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — While the official grand opening of the Stanly County Farm Bureau Livestock Arena isn’t until Agri-Civic Day on Aug. 17, the building’s inaugural event will be at this weekend’s Carolina Wildlife Classic. Outdoor […]

Cooper pulls out of running to be Harris’ running mate

July 29, 2024 The North State Journal

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (Matt Kelley / AP Photo) WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper opted not to be a candidate in Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate search, he announced just […]

Hurricanes re-sign Necas to 2-year extension

July 29, 2024 The North State Journal

Hurricanes right wing Martin Necas celebrates his overtime goal as Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen skates past during Carolina’s 3-2 win Tuesday in Raleigh. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes agreed […]

As Harris considers a running mate, what are states’ succession rules for VP candidates?

July 29, 2024 The North State Journal

(AP Photo) The 2024 White House campaign has thrust a handful of governors and senators into the mix for vice president, and that has drawn attention to rules of succession in the contenders’ home states […]

Remembering Fox Business, CNN host Lou Dobbs

July 28, 2024 The North State Journal

Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and host on CNN and Fox Business, died last week. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo) NEW YORK — Lou Dobbs, the conservative political pundit and veteran cable TV host […]

China lays out roadmap to boost slowing economy

July 27, 2024 The North State Journal

China’s central bank, the People’s Bank of China, cut key interest rates in a surprise move aimed at injecting new life into its ailing property sector. (Andy Wong / AP Photo). BANGKOK — China’s ruling […]

DANIEL: Democrat Ag Commissioner candidate Sarah Taber’s farm plans economically unsound

July 26, 2024 The North State Journal

N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler This November, North Carolinians will decide again who will lead the Department of Agriculture for the next four years: current Republican Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, who owns Guilford County’s Troxler […]

Rep. Richard Hudson discusses reelection, issues facing district, nation

July 25, 2024 The North State Journal

Rep. Richard Hudson, who is seeking reelection in North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District, spoke at the Republican National Convention last Thursday in Milwaukee. (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Congressman Richard Hudson sees […]

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 […]