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The nine regional finalists for North Carolina’s 2026 Teacher of the Year have been revealed. #nced
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Top teacher regional finalists named
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has named this year’s nine regional finalists for the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The finalists…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Word: An utter impossibility
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The Word: An utter impossibility
“Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow! For a great ransom would not help you avoid it.” Every member of Adam’s race richly merits God’s wrath. Our sins have mounted up…
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February 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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A former Surry County Board of Elections chair Jwas indicted on three new charges linked to his arrest for allegedly doctoring ice cream for his granddaughters with narcotics last August. #ncpol
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Yokeley indicted on 3 new charges
RALEIGH — Former Surry County Board of Elections Chair James Yokeley Jr. was indicted on three new charges linked to his arrest for allegedly doctoring ice cream for his granddaughters with narcotics…
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February 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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The White House and top officials in the Trump administration are calling on governors — including in holdout North Carolina — to opt in to President Donald Trump’s school choice federal tax credit program. #ncpol
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White House urges governors to join school choice program
RALEIGH — The White House and top officials in the Trump administration are calling on governors to opt in to President Donald Trump’s school choice federal tax credit program. “The Trump…
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February 6, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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A legislative hearing on public safety and crime in Charlotte has been delayed again. #ncpol
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Hearing postponed on crime, safety in Charlotte
RALEIGH — A legislative hearing on public safety and crime in Charlotte set for Jan. 29 was postponed to Feb. 9 due to clarification needed regarding a federal court order limiting lawmakers from…
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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A candidate for the state House of Representatives unexpectedly died last week. #ncpol
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State House candidate Delaney dies unexpectedly
RALEIGH — Kim Delaney, executive director of the nonprofit Tiny House Big Movement and 2026 candidate for a General Assembly House seat, died Jan. 26 at the age of 46. Delaney, from Concord,…
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February 5, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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More than $233 million in federal public assistance grant reimbursement funds is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.
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State getting $233M more in Helene funds | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — More than $233 million in federal public assistance grant reimbursement funds is headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. The funding reimburses local governments, utilities,...
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February 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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"We're finding ways to win."

Jordan Staal scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Seth Jarvis tallied twice, and the Hurricanes beat the Senators 4-3.
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Staal’s late goal gives Hurricanes 4-3 win over Senators | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes won’t play again at Lenovo Center for 23 days, but they gave their fans something to remember during the Olympic break. Nikolaj Ehlers sprung Jordan Staal for a breakaway wit...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:37 AM
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Sebastian Aho's overtime goal gave the Hurricanes a 3-2 win over the Kings.
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Aho’s OT winner gives Hurricanes win over Kings | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — For the second straight night, the Hurricanes squandered a multigoal lead and ended up in overtime. On Sunday, it ended with a win. Carolina held possession for all 85 seconds of 3-on-3, wi...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
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The Word: A Solemn Warning
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The Word: A Solemn Warning
“Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow.” Scripture does not present this warning as theory, but as a present and personal danger. In view of this terrific fact, sinners…
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February 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Nearly 10 years later the Orange County GOP headquarters was firebombed and vandalized, the case had been closed by the FBI office in Charlotte due to a lack of “viable leads.”
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FBI closed case on 2016 Orange County GOP firebombing
RALEIGH — “Nazi Republicans leave town or else.” That was the message spray-painted alongside a swastika on the side of Orange County Republican Party headquarters in October 2016. While the outside…
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January 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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A federal court challenge to North Carolina’s new congressional map has been dropped. #ncpol
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Challenge to NC 2026 congressional maps dropped
RALEIGH — A federal court challenge to North Carolina’s new congressional map was dropped earlier this month, with the two sets of plaintiffs filing a stipulation of dismissal. The cases involved are…
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January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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A breakdown of the upcoming March primary elections. #ncpol
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Races to watch ahead of NC’s March primaries
RALEIGH — With the March 3 primary approaching and early voting underway, there are several key races worth keeping an eye on. Key General Assembly races include the primary between Trump-endorsed…
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January 29, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Sen. Thom Tillis, emboldened by his decision not to run for reelection, has ramped up his criticism of the Trump administration without specifically going after the president.
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Tillis, in final year of office, takes on White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Thom Tillis isn’t holding back during his final year in Washington. “I’m sick of stupid,” the two-term Republican from North Carolina said from the Senate floor recently as he…
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January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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In Part 2 of North State Journal’s interview with Eric Tulsky, the Hurricanes GM discusses contracts, trades and more.
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Tulsky talks contracts, trades, Hurricanes’ goaltending
In Part 1 of his interview with North State Journal, Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky discussed his team seasons, and the integration of new and young players into Carolina’s lineup. In the latter half of…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Members of the Professional Educators of North Carolina are questioning the transparency and consent process involved in a merger with a national teacher’s union. #nced
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Members question transparency, consent in PENC’s 2025 union merger
RALEIGH — Members of a teacher’s association in North Carolina are questioning the transparency and consent process involved in a merger with a national teacher’s union. Last fall, the board of…
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January 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Word: A terrible fact
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The Word: A terrible fact
“Because there is wrath, beware lest He take you away with one blow! For a great ransom would not help you avoid it.” Job 36:18 This is one of the danger-signals which God has placed across the…
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January 25, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Part 1 of North State Journal’s two-part interview with Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky.
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Hurricanes’ Tulsky reflects on season so far
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes have seen their usual lineup of players miss more than 100 games to injuries this season, most notably Jaccob Slavin being out 40 games due to a pair of ailments. Despite…
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January 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Hurricanes sent veteran defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to Buffalo for 22-year-old Russian winger Viktor Neuchev.
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Hurricanes acquire Neuchev from Buffalo for Bayreuther | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — The Hurricanes made a minor trade on the one-year anniversary of the Mikko Rantanen blockbuster, dealing veteran defenseman Gavin Bayreuther to Buffalo in exchange for 22-year-old forward Vi...
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January 24, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem announced that more than $116 million will be headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. #ncpol
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Another $116M headed to NC for Helene recovery
RALEIGH — Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem announced last Wednesday that more than $116 million will be headed to North Carolina for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts. “This…
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January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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State Auditor Dave Boliek issued a letter to the N.C. State Board of Elections last week asking it to investigate “voter registrations that list non-residential addresses.” #ncpol
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State Board of Elections urged to investigate nonresidential addresses
RALEIGH — Following news that North Carolina has been issuing trucking licenses illegally to foreign individuals, N.C. State Auditor Dave Boliek issued a letter to the N.C. State Board of Elections…
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January 23, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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National School Choice Week returns from Jan. 25-31 with 55 flagship events scheduled nationwide.
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National School Choice Week returns
RALEIGH — National School Choice Week returns this year from Jan. 25-31 with 55 flagship events scheduled nationwide, including school fairs, capitol celebrations, and student-led and community…
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January 23, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin gave fellow rookie Oliver Moore a beatdown, but the Blackhawks center got the last word with the winner in a 4-3 shootout win.
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Moore gets off mat, lifts Blackhawks past Hurricanes in shootout | The North State Journal
RALEIGH — Alexander Nikishin’s first career fight ended with fellow rookie Oliver Moore on his back, bleeding from his face on his 21st birthday. Moore’s night ended much better after he scored in th...
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January 23, 2026 at 5:48 AM
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The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee continues its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary. #ncpol
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NC’s America 250 plans take shape
RALEIGH — The General Assembly’s America 250 Committee met Jan. 14 to continue its work on celebrations and events for the nation’s anniversary this year. Members heard a guest presentation from…
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January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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The State Board of Elections voted to end Sunday early voting in some counties as well as early in-person voting sites at a handful of colleges and universities. #ncpol
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Sunday voting, early voting sites pared
RALEIGH — During its meeting last week, the North Carolina State Board of Elections voted to end Sunday early voting in some counties as well as early in-person voting sites at a handful of colleges…
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January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM