Aug. 28 1845: The first issue of “Scientific American” magazine was published; it remains the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. 1898: Pharmacist Caleb Bradham of New Bern, North Carolina, renamed his carbonated [...] The post This week in history: Aug. 28-Sept.3 first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
These celebrities have birthdays this week: Aug. 28 Actor Ken Jenkins (TV: “Scrubs”) is 85. Former MLB manager and player Lou Piniella is 82. Former MLB pitcher Ron Guidry is 75. Actor Daniel Stern is [...] The post Famous birthdays this week: Aug.28-Sept. 3 first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
RALEIGH — Customized child care for law enforcement may be coming to North Carolina if a pilot program offered by the National Law Enforcement Foundation receives funds from the General Assembly. The National Law Enforcement [...] The post Police child care pilot seeks funding first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
The settlement deal announced in early July between CBS News’ parent company, Paramount Global, and President Donald Trump outraged many on the left and in media world, with the prevailing sentiment being that Paramount had [...] The post MATTHEWS: New revelations in Paramount-Trump settlement deal explain a lot first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
GREENSBORO — Over the last two decades, an unquenchable thirst for nostalgia has permeated popular culture in almost all mediums, especially music. No matter the city, big or small, or venue, opulent hall or tiny [...] The post Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ turns 50; Brit Floyd pays tribute first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
RALEIGH — North Carolina State Superintendent Mo Green unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming its public education system into the nation’s best by 2030 during a press event on Aug. 20 at [...] The post State education leaders roll out 5-year strategic plan first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
Sir Isaac Newton once wrote, “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” As I sit in my office, trying to imagine a proper way to introduce myself as [...] The post HOFFEND: Excelsior first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
The 2026 U.S. Senate race in North Carolina shaping up to be between Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley looks like it is going to test the judgment of [...] The post HILL: The practical personal side of politics first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Supreme Court issued favorable rulings Friday for bars and their operators in litigation seeking monetary compensation from the state for COVID-19 restrictions first issued by then-Gov. Roy Cooper that shuttered [...] The post North Carolina Supreme Court says bars’ COVID-19 lawsuits can proceed first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
I remember being a big fan of the 1976 “Freaky Friday” with Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris. Granted, I saw it when I was young enough to not know the tropes of the body-swap comedy, [...] The post ‘Freakier Friday’ follow-up exhausts body-swap trope first appeared on The North State Journal.| The North State Journal
RALEIGH — A dark money political action committee has been revealed to be the funding source for a self-described "progressive media company” that has spawned activism sites masquerading as news outlets in at least 14 states, including North Carolina. An extensive report from watchdog site OpenSe| The North State Journal | Elevate the conversation.
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RALEIGH — An organization with sub-groups that serve as a pass-through for dark money has set up shop in Durham. Arabella Advisors describes itself as a “philanthropic advising firm” that is a “Certified B Corporation that provides guidance and support to the world’s leading philanthropists and i| The North State Journal | Elevate the conversation.
