November 2024 – Stanly News Journal

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Chris Myers looks back on his career in ‘That Deserves a Wow’

November 30, 2024 The North State Journal

Chris Myers recounts his career in broadcasting in “That Deserves a Wow: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions, Their Wins and Heartbreaks.” (William Morrow via AP) There are few sports journalists working today with a […]

Martin struggles in Hurricanes’ 6-3 loss to Panthers

November 29, 2024 The North State Journal

Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin reacts after Panthers forward Anton Lundell’s shorthanded goal in the third period of Florida’s 6-3 win Friday in Raleigh. (Karl B. DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Hurricanes goalie Spencer Martin […]

This week in history: Nov. 28 to Dec. 4

November 28, 2024 The North State Journal

Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, pictured in 2001, was arrested on Dec.1, 1955, for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a racially segregated bus in Alabama. (Paul Warner / AP […]

Stanly commissioners appoint replacement to SCC Board of Trustees

November 27, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — At last week’s Stanly County Board of Commissioners meeting, Matthew Barringer was appointed to fill a term on the Stanly Community College Board of Trustees. As a result of Cody Huneycutt’s election to […]

Albemarle City Council approves park lighting renovations

November 27, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Two of Albemarle’s most popular parks will soon have new lighting at their ballfields. At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Nov. 18, the council discussed and unanimously approved a contract with Musco […]

Pat Bramlett named grand marshal for Albemarle Christmas Parade

November 27, 2024 Jesse Deal

ALBEMARLE — Following nominations from community members and an evaluation by a parade committee, the 2024 Albemarle Christmas Parade grand marshal has been officially named. On Nov. 22, the city announced in a press release […]

South Stanly football loses in second round of state playoffs

November 27, 2024 Jesse Deal

NORWOOD — Playing on its home field at K.L. Young Stadium Friday night, South Stanly’s football team carried the hope of advancing to the third round of the NCHSAA state playoffs. Instead, the eighth-seeded Rowdy […]

Cooper’s ICE, Opportunity Scholarship veto overridden

November 27, 2024 The North State Journal

Gov. Roy Cooper, pictured Oct. 3 in Boone, has had 51 of his vetoes overridden by the Republican-led General Assembly. (Chris Carlson / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the North Carolina legislature overrode Gov. […]

Griffin campaign files for removal of Riggs attorney’s wife from NCSBE protest

November 26, 2024 The North State Journal

State Supreme Court candidates Jefferson Griffin, left, and Allison Riggs. RALEIGH — Attorneys for the North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin have filed a motion for a state board of elections member […]

Hurricane season alive and well with third November storm

November 25, 2024 The North State Journal

Residents walk past inundated vehicles in the flooded streets of Planeta, Honduras, in the aftermath of Hurricane Eta in November 2020. (Delmer Martinez / AP Photo) SAVANNAH, Ga. — As the third named storm to […]

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 […]