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THE WORD: A strange, indefinable something
Every one of us casts a shadow. There hangs about us, a sort of a strange, indefinable something, which we call personal influence — that has its effect on every other life on which it […]
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Inflation at 40-year high pressures consumers, Fed and Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Inflation jumped at its fastest pace in nearly 40 years last month, a 7% spike from a year earlier that is increasing household expenses, eating into wage gains and heaping pressure on […]
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2022 Genesis G70 : Simple Excellence
SAN DIEGO — Every once in a while, I’ll drive a car and wonder why it isn’t more popular. Many decently average cars are nonetheless extremely popular, but the other way around is a rarity. […]
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‘Full House’ star Bob Saget has died at 65 in Florida
LOS ANGELES — Bob Saget, a comedian and actor known for his role as a widower raising a trio of daughters in the sitcom “Full House,” has died, according to authorities in Florida. He was […]
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THE WORD: Ponder your path
Happy New Year! As we turn to a new calendar with hopes of new opportunities, we also celebrate the visit of the three wise men to Bethlehem, which is commemorated by the Epiphany, or Old […]
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2021 Lexus IS350 : Improved, but not quite enough
SAN DIEGO — I love simple things executed well. Whether we’re talking the perfect medium-rare steak or a beach sunset, there’s a tremendous amount of joy to be found in the little things. I’ve driven […]
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‘Pooh,’ ‘Sun Also Rises’ among works going public in 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — “Winnie the Pooh” and “The Sun Also Rises” are going public. A.A. Milne’s beloved children’s book and Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel, along with films starring Buster Keaton and Greta Garbo are among […]
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NSJ Second Annual Auto Awards
It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over, but here we are. As such, it’s time to pick our winners for the second North State Journal Auto Awards. These picks, across several different categories, come entirely […]
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2022 Major events in North Carolina
When the calendar flips to 2022, there will be a lot happening across the state from festivals to sporting events and more. Blowing Rock Winterfest January 27–30, 2022 Blowing Rock The winter festival has […]
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2021 Hyundai Elantra: Basic motoring isn’t so basic anymore
SAN DIEGO — I didn’t get my first new car until well into my late 20s. Everything before that was used in some form, and I was very excited to pick up that new car. […]