The North State Journal

There is one experience Harry Styles will never get to have, though he’s been asked about it ad infinitum: Communing in the crowd at a Harry Styles concert. On “Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,” […]

DION: It’s still snowing

I’m writing in the worst part of a blizzard. What a satisfying, heroic way to start a newspaper column. I’m not kidding, either. Here in Tiverton, Rhode Island, on the shores of Narragansett Bay, hard […]

Justice Department, Live Nation reach settlement over monopoly case

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end […]

NC State was his second college head coaching job Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

March 14, 2026

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn’t beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable characters in [...]
The Korean firm powered the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck SK lays off nearly 1K workers at Ga. plant amid cooling automaker EV plans

March 14, 2026

ATLANTA — Battery company SK Battery America Inc. laid off nearly 1,000 workers at a manufacturing plant northeast of Atlanta on Friday amid automakers’ changing electrification plans and uncertain consumer demand for EVs. The company [...]
The company is currently being sued for discrimination against men Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide

March 14, 2026

NEW YORK — Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about [...]
The state treasurer’s office issued updates on the N.C. Investment Authority, the state pension plan and a new State Health Plan medical advisory group State retirement plan’s assets reach record $20B

March 14, 2026

RALEIGH — The North Carolina State Treasurer’s office, led by Treasurer Brad Briner, announced several developments related to the state’s retirement savings, investment management and State Health Plan. The updates include milestones for supplemental retirement [...]
February report shows employers still struggling to find qualified workers Small business hiring tightens as job openings rise, NFIB says

March 13, 2026

RALEIGH — Small businesses across the country continue to face a tight labor market, with hiring demand rising even as employers report difficulty finding qualified workers, according to the latest jobs report from the National [...]

High Point leads the way as other women’s mid-majors hope for at large bids

The women’s college basketball regular season has come to a close and now, we’re in tournament season, starting first with the various conference tournaments. All 31 conference tournament champions will receive autobids to the NCAA […]

Queens, High Point earn NCAA bids as three NC mid-major teams remain alive

CHARLOTTE — With conference tournament play well underway, two of North Carolina’s 15 mid-major men’s basketball programs have secured NCAA Tournament bids, 10 have seen their March Madness hopes end and three remain alive. Queens […]

Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn’t beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable characters in […]

Snuggerud stays hot, Blues sneak past Hurricanes

RALEIGH — Jimmy Snuggerud came into Thursday’s game in Raleigh as one of the hottest players in hockey with goals in three straight games to go with four assists. He didn’t stop against the Hurricanes. […]

Category 5: Hurricanes continue stretch run

RALEIGH — Nicolas Deslauriers has never fought at Lenovo Center. Chances are, that is about to change. The Hurricanes acquired one of the NHL’s most feared fighters at last week’s trade deadline, acquiring the 35-year-old […]

Duke finishes off UNC, ACC season

Duke finished off a dominating ACC regular season with a 76-61 win over UNC, avenging its only league loss of the season. The Blue Devils head into the postseason with an uncertain footing, however, thanks […]

Penguins claw for point, but Hurricanes win in shootout

March 11, 2026

RALEIGH — The Penguins hadn’t won at Lenovo Center since December 2018, a string of eight straight losses, but found themselves on the power play after a furious late-game rally forced overtime against the Eastern […]

Cash leads Rays through transition

When Kevin Cash was hired, he was the youngest manager in Major League Baseball. Since that day, in December, 2014, the other MLB franchises have gone through 116 managers, and Cash opens the 2026 season […]

North Carolinian aiming for gold in first Paralympic Games

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games open this week and North Carolina will have one of its own competing for gold in Italy. Kayden Beasley, a Coats native, is one of 17 players who will be […]

Famous birthdays this week: March 12 to March 18

These celebrities have birthdays this week: March 12 Politician and civil rights activist Andrew Young is 94. Actor Barbara Feldon (“Get Smart”) is 93. Actor-singer Liza Minnelli is 80. Politician Mitt Romney is 79. Singer-songwriter […]

Historic venue restoration project reignites Mount Pleasant’s revival

MOUNT PLEASANT — Buddy’s Place sits along Main Street as a steady reminder of what Mount Pleasant has long been — an old-school breakfast, lunch and dinner spot where the pace is unhurried and the […]

Madonna steals spotlight at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan Fashion Week runway show

March 9, 2026

MILAN — Madonna made a star appearance in Dolce & Gabbana’s front row during Milan Fashion Week on Saturday for a collection that felt like a conversation with the Material Girl herself. To the backdrop […]

The Word: The golden rule

March 8, 2026

When someone asked Raphael how he made his wonderful pictures, he replied, “I dream dreams and I see visions — and then I paint my dreams and visions.” The teachings of Christ, if reverently received, […]

The Guess Who plan first official US tour in over two decades

March 8, 2026

NEW YORK — Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song “American Woman” — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two […]

Sandra Cisneros gets invite to American Academy of Arts and Letters

NEW YORK — Sandra Cisneros, one of this year’s inductees into the American Academy of Arts and Letters, admits she’s been wanting to join for a long time. “I felt like I was waiting for […]

HILL: Is it the right thing to do?

It has been an interesting last couple of weeks, that is for sure. I have had the great opportunity to be able to listen to different philosophers and theologians speak in depth about the meaning […]

MCMAHON: NC families deserve education freedom now

March 9, 2026

When President Donald Trump nominated me as Secretary of Education, he told me I’d succeed if I fired myself. But his vision isn’t about me or one position — it’s about you and breaking up […]

JOECKS: Trump exposed the crazy things Democrats believe

March 8, 2026

It shouldn’t have been a difficult decision. During last Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Donald Trump issued a challenge to the members of Congress before him. “If you agree with this statement, then […]

HARSANYI: War should never be taken lightly; not even if your cause is righteous