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UFC Raleigh sets North Carolina records

January 29, 2020 Stanly County Journal Staff

Curtis Blaydes delivered a second-round technical knockout of fellow heavyweight Junior Dos Santos at UFC Fight Night 166 on Saturday in Raleigh. (Courtesy of UFC) RALEIGH — The UFC made its debut in Raleigh on […]

SALAZAR: North Carolina passed Liam’s Law; now let’s stop the next crash before it happens
On June 26, 2021, two drivers were street racing on U.S. 74 in Gaston County at speeds of 90 to 100 mph. One lost control, went airborne over the grassy median and slammed head-on into […]
Jarvis’ overtime winner seals wild Game 2 win for Hurricanes
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes needed a goal. So did Seth Jarvis — desperately. Carolina got both in overtime Thursday. Jarvis’ one-timer on the power play 3:56 into overtime gave the Hurricanes winger a much-needed goal […]
Speak softly and Carrier big stick in Game Two
On his way down to the ice, Will Carrier lifted the Hurricanes. Anyone familiar with any sport knows the cliché: It’s not about getting knocked down… it’s about getting back up. In Game Two of […]
This week in history: June 4 to June 10
June 4 1940: Allied forces completed the evacuation of more than 338,000 troops from Dunkirk, France, during World War II. 1940: British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared to the House of Commons, “We shall fight […]
Famous birthdays this week: June 4 to June 10
These celebrities have birthdays this week: June 4 Actor Bruce Dern is 90. Golf Hall of Famer Sandra Haynie is 83. Singer-actor Michelle Phillips is 82. Actor Keith David is 70. Actor Noah Wyle is […]
House targets rate increases related to data centers
RALEIGH — A measure to protect consumers from rate increases potentially driven by data centers was recently introduced by statehouse Rep. Matthew Winslow (R-Franklin). According to a press release, the Ratepayers Protection Act (Senate Bill […]