From the North State Journal

• Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina
  CHARLOTTE — Even without hosting a single match, North Carolina will play a visible role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Three European men’s national teams — Germany, Norway and Scotland — have [...] The post Three European nations to base World Cup operations in North Carolina first appeared on The North State […]
• Bluegrass festival in Stanly County evolves, maintains tradition
  OAKBORO — Rooted in authenticity, much like the genre itself, the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival — as large and respected as it has become — carries the feel of an earlier era, shaped by the [...] The post Bluegrass festival in Stanly County evolves, maintains tradition first appeared on The North State Journal.
• Banana Ball brings party to Chapel Hill
  CHAPEL HILL – Bill Belichick heard home-crowd cheers in front of a crowd of about 50,000 spectators at Kenan Stadium. All it took was the UNC football coach joining the Savannah Bananas’ coaching staff for [...] The post Banana Ball brings party to Chapel Hill first appeared on The North State Journal.
• NC State, Gainey have work to do in first portal window
  The NC State Wolfpack have moved quickly to build out the staff for its men’s basketball program following the sudden departure of former head coach Will Wade. After hiring Justin Gainey as the new head [...] The post NC State, Gainey have work to do in first portal window first appeared on The North State […]
• Audit says Elm City violated purchasing policies
  RALEIGH — A state investigative audit report was released near the end of March detailing a series of policy violations by officials in the Town of Elm City, a Wilson County community of approximately 1,218 [...] The post Audit says Elm City violated purchasing policies first appeared on The North State Journal.