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Bussi gets first career shutout, Ehlers scores lone goal in Hurricanes’ OT win

November 30, 2025 The North State Journal

Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers scores on Flames goaltender Devin Cooleyfor the overtime winning goal in Carolina’s 1-0 win Sunday in Raleigh. (Karl DeBlaker / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The Carolina Hurricanes had to wait for […]

Sony, Warner, Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay

November 30, 2025 The North State Journal

Ed Sheeran, whose label Warner Music Group settled a copyright dispute with Udio over unauthorized use of its catalogue, performs during “Ed Sheeran’s Play: Live from New York” in 2025, in New York. (Andy Kropa […]

Legislative hearing focused on NCORR audit

November 29, 2025 The North State Journal

A claw operator scoops up debris from homes demolished following Hurricane Helene in Old Fort on Sept. 11. (Allen G. Breed / AP Photo) RALEIGH — A Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations’ subcommittee hearing […]

ELDER: Michelle’s ‘hair’-raising theory: White folks stop blacks from learning to swim

November 28, 2025 The North State Journal

Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks about her new book “The Look” during an event Nov. 12 in Washington, D.C. (Allison Robbert / AP Photo) No, this isn’t a satirical Babylon Bee headline: “‘Black Women […]

Education Department signals breakup with moves

November 27, 2025 The North State Journal

Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks with reporters last Thursday at the White House. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo) RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education announced partnerships to unload certain responsibilities to other agencies last […]

Christmas in Hart Square Village educates, embraces holiday season

November 26, 2025 The North State Journal

A historical interpreter leads a service in the church at Hart Square Village. (Courtesy Rebecca Hart / Hart Square Foundation) VALE — Visitors can jump back to Colonial times and beyond this Christmas season with […]

Steiner says USPS needs revenue growth, not just cuts

November 24, 2025 The North State Journal

Postmaster General David Steiner speaks at an event marking the 250th anniversary of the postal service’s founding on July 23 in Washington, D/C. (Cliff Owen / AP Photo) The U.S. Postal Service can’t fix its […]

Roblox steps up age checks, groups younger users into age-based chats

November 24, 2025 The North State Journal

Roblox has faced criticism on whether it has done enough to keep children safe while using the gaming platform. (Leon Keith / AP Photo) Roblox is stepping up its age verification system for users who […]

Charismatic cast, suspense makes third ‘Now You See Me’ worth it

November 23, 2025 The North State Journal

Woody Harrelson speaks with the media at the premiere of “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” in New York on Nov. 10. (Ted Shaffrey / AP Photo) It was all the way back in […]

Novo cuts Wegovy prices; doctors still see cost challenges

November 22, 2025 The North State Journal

Novo Nordisk President and CEO Mike Doustdar speaks during an event about drug prices with President Donald Trump on Nov. 6 in the Oval Office. (Evan Vucci / AP Photo) Novo Nordisk is chopping prices […]

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 […]