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Supreme Court declines review of case that stopped Rowan County meeting prayers

July 3, 2018 Donna King

RALEIGH — Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear an appeal from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals which had determined that the Rowan County Board of Commissioners violated the […]

Burr responds to Democrat’s election complaint

March 14, 2018 Donna King

ALBEMARLE — A challenge to incumbent state House of Representatives member Justin Burr was filed today by Beverly Johnson, the former mayor of Norwood and the Vice Chair of the Stanly County Democratic Party. The […]

New K-5 charter school in the works

January 24, 2018 Donna King

By Jessica Furr ALBEMARLE — Soon students in Stanly, Montgomery and Randolph counties could have a new educational option. Tillery Charter Academy (TCA) passed its first interview earlier this month in Raleigh. The 11-member Charter […]

County Commissioners approve two economic development projects

January 24, 2018 Donna King

Katlyn Batts | Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Commissioners met the new social services director, approved an incentive grant for a North Carolina company and passed a resolution in support of the […]

Redistricting changes county pairings for legislature

October 11, 2017 Donna King

ALBEMARLE — Candidates and voters across North Carolina are still sorting through new districts at almost every level of government following lawsuits, legislative action and more lawsuits. When 2018 rolls around, voters in Stanly County […]

Stanly County Fair draws thousands for fall fun

October 4, 2017 Donna King

ALBEMARLE — The 83rd Stanly County Fair was held last week at the fairgrounds and featured midway rides, agricultural displays, competitions and plenty of fair food. While the midway got off to a late start […]

Norwood and Center Rural districts improve fire ratings after state inspections

September 26, 2017 Donna King

ALBEMARLE — Citizens in and around Norwood may rest a little easier knowing their fire departments are in the top 10 percent across the state, but according to N.C. Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey […]

Cooper battles legislature, public opinion to remove Confederate monuments

September 26, 2017 Donna King

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Historical Commission met Friday to consider a request made by Gov. Roy Cooper that the body vote to remove and relocate Confederate statues currently placed on the grounds of the […]

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.
ECBI’s Ferguson tapped to fill remainder of NCGA term for late Clampitt
RALEIGH — The Republican Party in House District 119 has tapped Anna Ferguson to fill the remainder of the term for Rep. Mike Clampitt (R-Swain), who died in March after a battle with cancer. In [...] The post ECBI’s Ferguson tapped to fill remainder of NCGA term for late Clampitt first appeared on The North […]
Trump seeks $1.5T in defense spending in 2027 budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released earlier this month, the largest such request in decades, reflecting his emphasis on U.S. military investments [...] The post Trump seeks $1.5T in defense spending in 2027 budget first appeared on The North State Journal.
UNC will go it Malone
Compared to the other coaches on UNC’s rumored big board of coaching candidates, Michael Malone was not the most intriguing name. Heck, as far as names go, he wasn’t even the most intriguing Malone in [...] The post UNC will go it Malone first appeared on The North State Journal.
The Word: A living Christ
It has been suggested that one of the faults of much evangelical preaching is the too exclusive presentation of a suffering, dying, dead, and buried Christ — rather than of a risen, living, ever-sympathizing, ever-helping [...] The post The Word: A living Christ first appeared on The North State Journal.
NC minor league teams start season
For the second year in a row, North Carolina has a minor league team on the move. Last year, Kinston’s franchise moved to the Spartanburg, S.C. area. This year, the state lost another longtime fixture [...] The post NC minor league teams start season first appeared on The North State Journal.