Jackson County

Stein announces $8.5M in small business recovery grants

April 2, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Gov. Josh Stein announced nearly $8.5 million in a third round of grants for 13 projects aimed at aiding small businesses recovering from Hurricane Helene and bolstering public infrastructure in western North Carolina. […]

Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs

March 28, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — At its March meeting, the North Carolina Local Government Commission approved a request for $135 million in revenue bonds for the fast-growing town of Holly Springs in Wake County. The town has nearly […]

College Democrats, students sue over polling place removals

February 12, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The College Democrats of North Carolina are leading a lawsuit over the State Board of Elections removal of on-campus early voting sites at three of the state’s college campuses. The complaint, filed for […]

100 in 100: Jackson County’s Cetera DeGraffenreid, dynamic point guard

May 26, 2020 Brett Friedlander

North State Journal’s 100 in 100 series will showcase the best athlete from each of North Carolina’s 100 counties. From Alamance to Yancey, each county will feature one athlete who stands above the rest. Some […]

Headlines from Murphy to Manteo

February 21, 2018 North State Journal Staff

Wineries could be coming to Charlotte Mecklenburg County Charlotte City Council voted in favor of a petition Monday night to allow wineries to open in the city. Producers who make wine, cider or mead on […]

Headlines from Murphy to Manteo

January 24, 2018 North State Journal Staff

Western N.C. towns listed among national top 30 spots Buncombe and Lenoir counties – Asheville and Hickory have made National Geographic’s list of 30 best small towns in America. Issuing the list as a recommendation for […]

Jackson County

Stein announces $8.5M in small business recovery grants

Local Government Commission approves $135M for Holly Springs

College Democrats, students sue over polling place removals

100 in 100: Jackson County’s Cetera DeGraffenreid, dynamic point guard

Headlines from Murphy to Manteo

Headlines from Murphy to Manteo

The case, lasting 32 years, was dismissed with prejudice on April 2
NC Supreme Court ruling ends long-running Leandro case

The case, lasting 32 years, was dismissed with prejudice on April 2