As we approach the first Sunday of Advent, North State Journal will explore some of the hymns that add to the spirit of Christmas. Advent, from the Latin word ‘adventus’, meaning ‘coming’, is a season […]
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH, Fla. — Just as they have for millions of years, sea turtles by the thousands made their labored crawl from the ocean to U.S. beaches to lay their eggs over the past […]
HOLLY SPRINGS — The town of Holly Springs in southern Wake County has seen explosive population growth over the past decade. The town has blown past its projected population to hit just shy of 47,400 […]
Johnson Oatman Jr.’s hymn “Count Your Blessings,” set to music by E.O. Excell, is a timeless reminder of gratitude. Born in 1856 in New Jersey, Oatman was an ordained minister who also worked in business […]
“Surely, I am with you always, even to the end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 Jesus is nearer to me than the closest human friend could be. I know that He is right by me, […]
RALEIGH — The state of North Carolina and the North Carolina Symphony have filed motions to dismiss a case brought by former members of the symphony over COVID-19 vaccination mandates. In late August, three musicians […]
The nearly universal experience of finding yourself face-to-face with a checkout counter screen asking you to select an amount to tip for service can prompt a cascade of awkward questions: How much should you tip […]
“I tell you the truth — anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.” Mark 9:41 Jesus set up three monuments […]
“To Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy!” Jude 1:24 Jude’s little epistle is full of warnings against disobedience […]
The long-awaited final installment of “Yellowstone” — featuring Kevin Costner ‘s final episodes — has been delayed until November 2024, the Paramount Network announced Thursday. Originally scheduled to return this month, Paramount says production was […]
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