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Jane Fonda to star in Winston-Salem resident's bestseller, 'The Correspondent'

Jane Fonda to star in Winston-Salem resident's bestseller, 'The Correspondent'

  • LISA O’DONNELL Staff Reporter

The success of "The Correspondent" prompted a bidding war for film rights.

Lenoir-Rhyne baseball explodes for 19 hits; softball stays unbeaten in conference

Lenoir-Rhyne baseball explodes for 19 hits; softball stays unbeaten in conference

  • jason.koon

Madison Wilson became the 11th player in program history to pick up her 50th career win and the 10th player to reach 400 career strikeouts.

Winston music festival returns in April. Here's 5 questions with Phuzz Phest founder Philip Pledger

Winston music festival returns in April. Here's 5 questions with Phuzz Phest founder Philip Pledger

  • LISA O’DONNELL Winston-Salem Journal

"We sensed a hunger for events like Phuzz that bring vibrance and positive energy to the city," founder Philip Pledger said about Phuzz Phest, which returns on April 9-11.

"Exciting arms" highlight Hickory Crawdads 2026 roster says new manager

"Exciting arms" highlight Hickory Crawdads 2026 roster says new manager

  • Mark Parker Hickory Daily Record sports correspondent

"It's a talented roster," said Crawdads manager Nick Janssen.

"Blowout crowd" highlights ARCA racing debut at Hickory Motor Speedway

"Blowout crowd" highlights ARCA racing debut at Hickory Motor Speedway

  • jason.koon

Assistant manager Gina Schild-Knowles said it was a fantastic night of racing that drew a "blowout crowd" to the track. 

Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

  • Mike Conley

As of Tuesday morning, the fire is 185 acres in size and 20% contained. 

North Carolinians to data centers: Get your own energy source

North Carolinians to data centers: Get your own energy source

  • RICHARD CRAVER Staff Reporter

The Carolian Journal poll, released Thursday, asked 600 likely voters on March 22-23 if they support a policy that would require data centers to provide for their own energy generation. More than 78% said yes, including 60% who strongly agree with establishing such a requirement. Meanwhile, …

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Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike

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Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

Marion woman charged with starting wildfire in northern McDowell County

One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County

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Krispy Kreme sells $90 million in assets to reduce corporate debt

Krispy Kreme sells $90 million in assets to reduce corporate debt

Krispy Kreme said it will gain $90 million in the transaction.

Defunct Greensboro nonprofit tied to Mark Robinson’s wife owes $100,000

Defunct Greensboro nonprofit tied to Mark Robinson’s wife owes $100,000

The N.C. Justice Department — at the request of N.C. Department of Health and Human Services — sent a collections letter to the Balanced Nutrition officials in August 2025 with a demand for the repayment of the $101,142. DHHS said Monday that "no payment has been made to date."

4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

4 biggest remaining needs for the Panthers following free agency

The early stages of the 2026 offseason may have gone according to plan for the Carolina Panthers.

Billy Donovan responds to UNC coaching speculation

Billy Donovan responds to UNC coaching speculation

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is one of the names that has been floated since North Carolina fired Hubert Davis, and he did not deny having interest.

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

'Every vote counts' mantra carries Sam Page to historic Republican primary win in NC

"A lot of my conversations with supporters is how important it is to exercise your right to vote," Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page said.

Everything Jon Scheyer said after Duke basketball's stunning Elite 8 loss to UConn

Everything Jon Scheyer said after Duke basketball's stunning Elite 8 loss to UConn

As is standard procedure in postgame press conferences, Duke basketball coach Jon Scheyer was asked to start the presser with an opening statement.

State, local agencies issue bans on open burning in North Carolina

State, local agencies issue bans on open burning in North Carolina

“With drought severity across the state, forecast fire weather and the potential for limited rainfall, it is critical to reduce the number of new fire starts,” Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said in a statement.

Morganton OKs newly submitted plans for Ingles grocery store rebuild, permit not yet issued

Morganton OKs newly submitted plans for Ingles grocery store rebuild, permit not yet issued

Here's what's planned for the store.

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Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site

Marion, McDowell leaders seek public’s input on future of Drexel Heritage site

  • Mike Conley

"This was a kickoff event intended to engage the community and begin gathering feedback and ideas about what residents would like to see in this space moving forward.”

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Trump faces ‘profound problems’ as approval rating hits new low

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Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments

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NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

NFL says it learned from replacement ref 'mistake.' Here's what's different this time

It’s still too early to bank on replacement refs returning to NFL fields this season as negotiations with the referees union remain stuck in the mud.

Matt Calkins: Unfair or not, fans should expect Washington to be in College Football Playoff in 2026

Matt Calkins: Unfair or not, fans should expect Washington to be in College Football Playoff in 2026

SEATTLE — This feels like it is supposed to be the payoff year. The buildup has been adequate, but is the crescendo coming? The Washington Huskies football team is set to kick off its third spring practice cycle under coach Jedd Fisch. The first cycle preceded a 6-7 season in 2024, the second a 9-4 season last year, and this one? If the Fisch timeline is on schedule, it should mean a College ...

Hickory FC reveals jersey at open tryouts ahead of inaugural USL2 season

Hickory FC reveals jersey at open tryouts ahead of inaugural USL2 season

"It’s a wild thing to think about. Just to see that kind of support. ... To see that many people come out is awesome," said Jonathan Rink, a club vice president.

What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

What is more important in the Final Four: talent or experience?

With the Final Four set, attention turns to whether talent or experience will be the deciding factor in which teams advance to the title game.

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'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

Alessandro Nivola talks Calvin Klein, 'Love Story' and son's career | Streamed & Screened

The Oscars are in the rearview mirror, which gives us an opportunity to turn our attention back to television and streaming programs.

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'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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Pablo Castelblanco, who plays Steve on "Happy's Place," talks with co-host Bruce Miller about the show and his background.

Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

Advocacy groups and experts have slammed YouTube for serving up low-quality artificial intelligence-generated videos to its most vulnerable audience: children.

With 8 romcoms, a bakery and hot firemen, Abby Jimenez takes the cake

With 8 romcoms, a bakery and hot firemen, Abby Jimenez takes the cake

It’s Abby Jimenez’s world and we’re just living in it. Specifically, it’s the Abbyverse, which is what the romance writer’s fans dub the fictional world in which all of her characters exist, often recurring from book to book. Characters from the 2025 romantic comedy “Say You’ll Remember Me” pop up in her new “The Night We Met” — in which gig economy worker Larissa is dating Mike but is really ...

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