January 2025 Archives

HUDSON: America’s golden age has arrived

January 31, 2025 Rep. Richard Hudson

It is morning in America again. On Jan. 20, the American people celebrated the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. It is truly an incredible and historic time for our great country — it marks […]

GINGRICH: Trump acts decisively on illegal immigration

January 31, 2025 Newt Gingrich

After giving one of the most revolutionary inaugural addresses in American history, President Donald Trump has acted decisively to prove he is serious about keeping his promises. Reversing illegal immigration and controlling the border were […]

Lenovo launches year four of Evolve Small, introduces AI grant

January 31, 2025 Dan Reeves

RALEIGH — Tech giant Lenovo on Monday announced the launch of year four of its Evolve Small initiative, which leverages artificial intelligence to support small businesses with financial aid, technology and mentorship. Since its inception […]

KRAWIEC: What a difference a week makes

January 31, 2025 Joyce Krawiec

What an exciting week this has been. It must be one of the most interesting and busiest in our history. President Donald Trump has wasted no time keeping the promises he made during the campaign. […]

Mark Robinson drops CNN lawsuit, won’t pursue office

January 31, 2025 Cory Lavalette

RALEIGH — Former Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose gubernatorial campaign last year unraveled after a CNN report alleged he made racist and sexual posts on an online pornography forum, announced he was dropping his defamation […]

NCORR, Pryor Gibson, NCGA, Hurricane Recovery

NC hurricane recovery director grilled for hours by legislative subcommittee

January 31, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A series of heated exchanges took place between lawmakers and the director of the state’s hurricane recovery agency during a subcommittee hearing on Thursday. The Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations’ Subcommittee on […]

The Stream: The Weeknd drops ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, Witherspoon, Ferrell get laughs in ‘You’re Cordially Invited’

January 31, 2025 The Associated Press

Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell starring in the wedding comedy “You’re Cordially Invited” and The Weeknd’s album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near […]

What’s working for UNC in one of its best seasons in years

January 31, 2025 Asheebo Rojas

For any UNC fans dying for a positive experience while watching their favorite college basketball team, look no further than Carmichael Arena. Sitting at 18-4 and 6-3 in ACC play as of Monday, the UNC […]

Hornets forced to carry on without Brandon Miller

January 31, 2025 Jesse Deal

CHARLOTTE — One step forward, one step back. Just as the Charlotte Hornets appeared to be trending in the right direction with five wins in their past eight games, the team will now have to […]

Public School Forum unveils 2025-26 top priorities at annual Eggs & Issues event