October 2025 – Stanly News Journal

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Report: Majority of states do not require civics education

October 31, 2025 The North State Journal

A new report from the Martin Center says North Carolina is one of just 13 states that requires undergraduate civics. (Peter Hamlin / AP Illustration) RALEIGH — A new report by the James G. Martin […]

Federal indictment filed in Zarutska murder

October 31, 2025 The North State Journal

Community members hold candles at a vigil honoring the life of Iryna Zarutska, who was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte commuter train in August. (Nell Redmond / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A formal federal indictment […]

Community college system begins search for new president

October 30, 2025 The North State Journal

North Carolina Community Colleges System President Jeff Cox, right, speaks as then-Gov. Roy Cooper, center, and State Board of Community Colleges Chair Burr Sullivan listen during a 2023 news conference announcing his hiring. Cox is […]

Eichel leads Vegas past battered Hurricanes

October 28, 2025 The North State Journal

Hurricanes forward Jackson Blake battles for position against Vegas defenseman Jeremy Lauzon during Carolina’s 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights on Tuesday at Lenovo Center. (James Jackson / For North State Journal) RALEIGH — Jack […]

Angel Reese becomes first pro athlete to walk in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

October 27, 2025 The North State Journal

Angel Reese walks the runway during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (Evan Agostini / Invision / AP Photo) Angel Reese took her game […]

Alicia Keys may pop up when her musical ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ comes to your town

October 27, 2025 The North State Journal

Maya Drake appears during a performance of the North American Tour of “Hell’s Kitchen,” a musical from Alicia Keys. (Marc J Franklin / AP Photo) NEW YORK — Alicia Keys’ semi-autobiographical, coming-of-age Broadway musical is […]

Music could help ease pain from surgery or illness. Scientists are listening

October 26, 2025 The North State Journal

Nurse Rod Salaysay plays guitar for patient Richard Hoang in the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health in San Diego, Calif., on Sept. 30, 2025. (Javier Arciga / AP Photo) Nurse Rod Salaysay works […]

Charlotte 49ers allow 37 unanswered points in 54-20 home loss

October 25, 2025 The North State Journal

Charlotte’s offense begins a drive during the first quarter of the Niners’ home matchup versus North Texas (Jesse Deal / NSJ) CHARLOTTE — Charlotte’s season continued to spiral Friday night as North Texas erupted for […]

Governor signs latest minibudget; chambers argue over unfinished business

October 24, 2025 The North State Journal

The State seal in front of the North Carolina General Assembly. (North State Journal) RALEIGH — The North Carolina General Assembly concluded its October session without passing a full budget, but it did send another […]

Audit shows $83M in late SNAP benefits

October 23, 2025 The North State Journal

A North Carolina state audit found that $83 million in SNAP benefits were provided late in North Carolina from 2021 to 2024. (Allison Dinner / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A performance audit by the Office […]

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 […]