RALEIGH — William Carrier has built an 11-year NHL career on hits, not highlights. Now he’s the Hurricanes’ latest answer to the biggest hole on their roster: replacing Seth Jarvis on the top line.…

“We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God  —  to those who are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Upon some points, a believer is absolutely sure.…

The latest round of cash-flow loans has begun distribution in western North Carolina, sending more than $20 million to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Our first priority is providing much…

RALEIGH — Rockingham County and Kevin Berger have asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Sheriff Sam Page this past June. The motion and 61-page supporting brief, with exhibits, were…

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes ran back nearly their entire lineup for this season following the franchise’s second Stanley Cup, while the Capitals brought in reinforcements to try to close the gap in the…

RALEIGH — A North Carolina judge has cleared the way for a large data center in Chatham County to keep moving even though the county had tried to freeze new data-center projects for a year. Superior…

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes host the rival Capitals on Friday at Lenovo Center, the first of four meetings between the two favorites in the Metropolitan Division. 1. The Capitals will visit Raleigh…

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Court of Appeals heard oral arguments Tuesday in a medical gender transition malpractice complaint — the first of its kind in the state. The case, Mosley v. Emerson, was…

This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. Read Part 1. In part one of an interview with North State Journal, North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler discussed his focus on preserving…

RALEIGH — NC State’s former director of sports medicine faces felony and misdemeanor criminal charges after being accused of sexually abusing former Wolfpack male athletes under the guise of…

RALEIGH — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools found itself last week with a new acting superintendent, a new board chair and the possibility of a State Bureau of Investigation probe. In a 5-4 vote last…

RALEIGH — On the night the Hurricanes raised their second Stanley Cup banner to the rafters of Lenovo Center, Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour wasn’t much for celebrating after his team dropped a 1-0…

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes’ defense of their Stanley Cup title begins Tuesday against the Florida Panthers at Lenovo Center, and no Cup champion in the salary-cap era has brought back as much of its…

RALEIGH — Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager told attendees at a recent campaign event that healthcare should be made “universal,” according to remarks recorded at the gathering that were…

RALEIGH — The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust held a field hearing last week in Charlotte. The topic of the hearing was “Examining…

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your hearts on things above! Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things!” Colossians 3:1-2 Paul reminds us that those who believe…

RALEIGH — While he is not returning to the General Assembly next year following his primary defeat, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) is still at work, establishing a new property tax committee.…

RALEIGH — The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued its 2027 College Free Speech rankings this month, with one North Carolina school, Appalachian State, cracking the top 10. Schools…

This is Part 1 of a two-part interview. Steve Troxler has been North Carolina’s Agriculture commissioner for nearly 22 years and is currently in his sixth term. His priorities as commissioner have…

A new partnership between the North Carolina State Health Plan and Atrium Health was recently announced, adding 12 Atrium hospitals and associated clinics to the plan’s Access level. “Our objective…

RALEIGH — A North Carolina Court of Appeals panel ruled 2-1 last Wednesday that state lawmakers had the power to move elections-board appointments held by Gov. Josh Stein to State Auditor Dave…

RALEIGH — Another tuition hike is on the horizon for UNC System schools following a UNC Board of Governors meeting last week. The rate increase is the second in two years after a nine-year freeze.…

RALEIGH — The Hurricanes finished their home-and-home preseason series with the Panthers with a 3-2 shootout win Tuesday at Lenovo Center. It was the second straight game Carolina played mostly its B…

RALEIGH —Vice President JD Vance made a stop in Greensboro on Monday to campaign for Michael Whatley, the state's Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. The rally, held at the Koury Convention Center,…

RALEIGH — The memories the Carolina Hurricanes have of winning the Stanley Cup won’t soon go away, and even in the moments when it settles into the background, there are reminders. “Even this…

The Town of Ronda recently voted to voluntarily dissolve its charter, a process that will end its status as an incorporated municipality after years of financial distress. “We appreciate Ronda…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump’s proposal to send $5,000 to every American adult if his Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the November election needs…

RALEIGH — The case involving a state law that changed how judicial vacancies are filled saw multiple filings with the North Carolina Supreme Court last week. The state’s top court is expected to hear…

“Lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof.” (2 Timothy 3:4-5) Is the love of pleasure and amusement growing on you — gaining power over…

RALEIGH — The Republican Party held its midterm convention last week in Dallas, Texas, billed as a “primetime showcase for President (Donald) Trump’s success, candidates, and causes that have…

RALEIGH — A website has been launched to pressure UNC Chapel Hill to hold an investigation into the school’s research links to the COVID-19 pandemic. The site, CarolinaFlu.org, says “Serious…

RALEIGH — A September student enrollment report prepared for North Carolina’s Charter School Review Board shows that while the state is still growing, the growth is mostly among adults, not…

RALEIGH — North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall (R-Granite Falls) lent his support to Chelsea Walsh during her campaign kickoff event for her candidacy for House District 117 this past week. “It…

A recent performance audit report of the North Carolina Education Lottery found that while lottery sales surged due to digital gambling, the share of revenue directed to public education dropped from…

RALEIGH — North Carolina K-12 public school students posted their strongest statewide testing results last school year, their strongest since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The gains pushed the…

RALEIGH — In a crowded scrum moments after the Stanley Cup parade in downtown Raleigh, I asked Jordan Staal a simple question. “Did you think of going out on a high note?” Staal smiled and replied,…

RALEIGH — North Carolina crime rates dropped in the first half of 2026, with new state data showing declines in every major category tracked by law enforcement. The Criminal Justice Analysis Center…

The Local Government Commission approved resolutions of notice and warning for the towns of Ronda in Wilkes County and Rowland in Robeson County during its September meeting. The resolutions followed…

“In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah … and his wife Elizabeth. … Both of them were upright in the sight of God, observing all the Lord's commandments and…

PHOENIX — Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law over her relationship with a member of her security detail, a judge ruled Friday. Sinema has acknowledged…

RALEIGH — Michael Whatley, the Republican candidate for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, received the endorsement of the National Border Patrol Council during an event in Raleigh in late August.…

RALEIGH — More light has been shed on former Gov. Roy Cooper’s decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, his school closure orders. Cooper, now the Democratic candidate for the state’s…

NEW YORK — When the planes crashed and the buildings fell on that sunny September morning 25 years ago, the shock waves of dismay and grief went far past downtown New York City, rural western…

The federal government has awarded $137 million for 114 hurricane recovery and mitigation projects in North Carolina. Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) now totals more…

RALEIGH — North Carolina has 2.1 million acres of estuaries and is the only Atlantic coastal state still permitting large-scale inshore shrimp trawling in sounds and estuary waters. Over time, the…

RALEIGH — Republican Jerry Tillett has been selected to replace state Sen. Bobby Hanig (R-Currituck), who resigned his seat effective Aug. 24. Hanig represented Senate District 1, which spans Bertie,…

“May Your will be done.” Matthew 6:11. “Not as I will — but as You will.” Matthew 26:39 What is success? What is the true aim in life? What should one, setting out to make his way through this world,…

A North Carolina parent and pastor recently spoke alongside President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon during the White House’s back-to-school event. Caleb Griffith…