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April 17, 2026

Falcons extend streak, stay atop USA South standings

February 17, 2026 admin

MISENHEIMER — Now at 10 consecutive victories, the Pfeiffer men’s basketball team remains alone at the top of the USA South Athletic Conference standings entering the final week of the regular season. The Falcons (14-8, […]

North Stanly boys, girls capture Yadkin Valley Conference titles

February 17, 2026 admin

NEW LONDON — With 41 combined wins against just five losses, North Stanly’s boys’ and girls’ basketball teams have turned dominant regular seasons into Yadkin Valley Conference championships. Both Comet squads secured league titles last […]

Albemarle receives clean audit report for 2024-25

February 17, 2026 admin

ALBEMARLE — The city of Albemarle has been given a clean audit for fiscal year 2024-25, with an independent accounting firm issuing the highest level of assurance on the city’s financial statements. During Monday night’s […]

Stanly commissioners reappoint three to Senior Services Advisory Board

February 17, 2026 admin

ALBEMARLE — Three members of the Stanly County Senior Services Advisory Board have been reappointed to new three-year terms following a unanimous vote by the Stanly County Board of Commissioners. On Monday night, commissioners voted […]

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Pfeiffer women hold off Methodist in home victory

February 13, 2026 admin

MISENHEIMER — The Pfeiffer women’s basketball team improved its conference position on Wednesday night, defeating Methodist 59-53 in Merner Gym. With the win, the Falcons (12-9, 9-5 USA South) moved back into fourth place in […]

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South Stanly boys escape Gray Stone with road win

February 13, 2026 admin

MISENHEIMER — Snapping a three-game losing streak, the South Stanly boys’ basketball team used a dominant third quarter to defeat Gray Stone 47-40 in Misenheimer on Tuesday. The Rowdy Rebel Bulls improved to 8-14 overall […]

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Albemarle police search for bank robbery suspect

February 13, 2026 admin

ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle Police Department is actively searching for an unknown suspect in connection to a bank robbery reported on Tuesday afternoon. According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 3:13 p.m. to First […]

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Pfeiffer introduces Physician Assistant Class of 2028

February 13, 2026 admin

MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer University announced its Physician Assistant Class of 2028 on Wednesday in a press release, honoring a group of 28 students enrolled in the university’s Master of Science program. The full-time program is […]

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Early voting opens for Stanly County primary election

February 13, 2026 admin

ALBEMARLE — In-person early voting for the March 3 primary election began on Thursday morning in Stanly County, giving voters over two weeks to cast ballots ahead of Election Day. Early voting is taking place […]

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Pfeiffer edges past Southern Virginia to extend win streak

February 10, 2026 admin

MISENHEIMER — After dropping its first two USA South Athletic Conference games of the season, the Pfeiffer men’s basketball team has surged to the top of its league standings behind an eight-game winning streak. The […]

Famous birthdays this week: April 16 to April 22
These celebrities have birthdays this week: April 16 Singer Bobby Vinton is 91. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is 79. Football coach Bill Belichick is 74. Actor Ellen Barkin is 72. Singer Jimmy Osmond [...] The post Famous birthdays this week: April 16 to April 22 first appeared on The North State Journal.
Priorities remain unchanged at Eggs & Issues forum
RALEIGH — The Public School Forum of North Carolina held its annual Eggs & Issues event at the McKimmon Center on the NC State campus last Tuesday. Most of the forum’s top issues from the [...] The post Priorities remain unchanged at Eggs & Issues forum first appeared on The North State Journal.
MATTHEWS: Political social media influencers need to do better
I’ve been on social media for many years, and one of the most persistent things that has irked me has been all the times I’ve noticed leftist influencers with large followings posting information that either [...] The post MATTHEWS: Political social media influencers need to do better first appeared on The North State Journal.
Fourth of July America 250 parade on track
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Semiquincentennial Committee heard updates on statewide events to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary during an April 8 meeting. The committee, co-chaired by Rep. John Blackwell (R-Burke) and Sen. Phil Alexander (R-Cleveland), [...] The post Fourth of July America 250 parade on track first appeared on The North State Journal.
HILL: The transcendent allure of a just society
The war in Iran has triggered an interest in many people to examine the tenets of the so-called “Just War Theory.” People have been sent scurrying to the library (if they still do such a [...] The post HILL: The transcendent allure of a just society first appeared on The North State Journal.
Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape
RALEIGH — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin made his first official trip as secretary on April 8 when he visited Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village, areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene. During [...] The post Mullin visits western NC, reaffirms commitment to cutting red tape first appeared on The North State Journal.