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May 15, 2026

Articles by Matt Mercer

News

Rep. Hudson meets with farmers, discusses ag and rural issues

February 14, 2024 Matt Mercer Comments Off on Rep. Hudson meets with farmers, discusses ag and rural issues
SILER CITY — Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined farmers and agricultural interests for a discussion on Thursday, Feb. 8 at Bestfood Cafeteria in Siler City. In between bites of fried chicken and refills of sweet […]
News

Annual Randolph County visitor impact report shows 3.8% increase

August 30, 2023 Matt Mercer Comments Off on Annual Randolph County visitor impact report shows 3.8% increase
ASHEBORO — Domestic and international visitors to and within Randolph County spent $178.63 million in 2022, an increase of 3.8% from 2021, according to new data.   The spending report comes from an annual study commissioned […]
Sports

Will NC become latest state to offer sports betting?

September 27, 2021 Matt Mercer Comments Off on Will NC become latest state to offer sports betting?
RALEIGH – A bill currently in the General Assembly would add North Carolina to a growing list of states offering sports betting following a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision that permits states to do so. […]
News

Celebrating freedom is a local tradition

July 7, 2021 Matt Mercer Comments Off on Celebrating freedom is a local tradition
MILLBORO — Taking the scenic route home can take you through some interesting places in North Carolina. Taking the scenic route in 1999 led Tony Trogdon to start a Randolph County tradition that has lasted […]

Sports

  • McCrary Park to hold NCISAA baseball finals this weekend
    May 15, 2026
  • Asheboro track and field standout Aaron Tyson knows his mother has jumped ahead
    May 14, 2026
  • ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jake Riddle
    May 13, 2026
  • College softball: Mazzarone takes spot on All-ACC Tournament team with high strikeout totals
    May 12, 2026

Opinion

  • HUDSON: The state of our union is in crisis
    March 20, 2024
  • NIEHOFF, TUCKER: Five tips for creating a culture of caring in our high schools
    November 2, 2023
  • HUDSON: Defending your energy security
    September 28, 2023
  • HUDSON: We will always remember
    September 14, 2023

Business

  • Apprenticeship Randolph holds kickoff event
    March 31, 2026
  • Asheboro concrete plant changes hands
    January 16, 2026
  • Gettys receives statewide honor; RCEDC hits 40-year mark
    July 22, 2025
  • Country store in Liberty closes
    June 23, 2025

Features

  • Another Easter egg hunt
    April 2, 2026
  • Walking through the storm: Buddhist monks take journey of peace
    January 27, 2026
  • Holiday concerts set for Asheboro; Other Christmas-related events in area
    December 10, 2025
  • Crowning Achievement: Asheboro woman wins honor
    October 1, 2025

RSS From the North State Journal

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  • MATTHEWS: Virginia Democrats running out of options in redistricting wars
  • NC Folk Festival announces The Roots, Molly Tuttle as 2026 headliners
  • Property tax moratorium heads to House
  • HILL: Two Tofu-Fil-A sandwiches to go please?
  • Rededicate 250: National Prayer event to be held May 17 on National Mall
  • Hurricanes making hard look easy
  • GOP leaders come to budget agreement

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