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Miss NC celebrates 80 years

RALEIGH — A long-standing tradition of empowering women, serving communities and providing scholarships is taking center stage this week as women from across the state flood the Capital City. It’s competition week for the Miss […]

Eamon Queeney—North State Journal
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Sit there in the sand …

The summer solstice occurred this morning at 12:24 a.m. While most in the Old North State have been celebrating summertime since Memorial Day or the last day of school, it’s now official. North Carolina lives […]

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Entertainment briefs

Box Office: ‘Cars 3’ Races Past ‘Wonder Woman’ to No. 1 This weekend featured a heated race between four new films that opened in wide release. As of Sunday morning, it appears some have fared […]

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The Playlist

June 21—24 Miss North Carolina Pageant Duke Energy Center 
for the Performing Arts, Raleigh This year is the 80th anniversary of the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant. The Miss North Carolina program provides personal and […]

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The Playlist

June 21—24 Miss North Carolina Pageant Duke Energy Center 
for the Performing Arts, Raleigh This year is the 80th anniversary of the Miss North Carolina Scholarship Pageant. The Miss North Carolina program provides personal and […]

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History marked

June 12, 1886 Founder of Hanes Knitwear born On June 12 1886 the founder of Hanes Knitwear, James G. Hanes, was born in Winston-Salem. After graduating from the University of North Carolina Hanes returned to […]

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Entertainment briefs

Back from injury, Lionel Richie to tour with Mariah Carey Lionel Richie is ready to hit the road with Mariah Carey for his “All the Hits” North American tour after a knee injury in March […]