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WHAT’S HAPPENING Musk leaving Trump administration after leading effort to slash spending Washington, D.C. Elon Musk is leaving his government role as a top adviser to President Donald Trump after spearheading efforts to reduce and overhaul the federal bureaucracy. The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” he wrote. A White House official, who requested anonymity to talk about the change, confirmed that Musk was leaving. Musk’s departure comes one day after he criticized the president’s “big beautiful bill,” saying he was “disappointed.”
Trump meets with Federal chair he’s repeatedly scorned Washington, D.C. President Donald Trump met with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the two discussed the economy but not Powell’s outlook for interest rates, the Fed said. Powell told Trump on Thursday that the central bank would make decisions about the short-term interest rate it controls “based solely on careful, objective, and nonpolitical analysis.” The Fed’s rate typically influences borrowing costs across the economy, including for mortgages, car loans, and business borrowing.
Supreme Court backs Utah oil railroad expansion, scales back key environmental law Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court has backed a multibillion-dollar oil railroad expansion in Utah in a ruling that scales back a key environmental law. The ruling Thursday involves the Uinta Basin Railway, a proposed 88-mile expansion that would connect oil and gas producers to the broader rail network and allow them to access larger markets. In their 8-0 decision, the justices endorsed a limited interpretation of a key environmental law. Justice Neil Gorsuch didn’t participate in the case. The Supreme Court reversed a lower court decision and restored a critical approval from regulators. But the project could still face additional legal and regulatory hurdles.
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The end of Hurricane season Seth Jarvis reacts after the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup hopes ended as they fell to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference final Wednesday night in Raleigh. Turn to Page B3 for more.
Albemarle City manager announces retirement Todd Clark held the position with the city for one year By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal THE SEARCH will begin soon by the City of Albemarle for a new city manager, ac-
cording to a release from the city. Todd Clark, who accepted the position with the city last Aug. 1, announed he is retiring after serving in local government for 35 years. “I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve the City of Albemarle,” said Clark. “I’ve truly enjoyed building
relationships with the people of our community, City staff, and our elected officials. After 35 years in local government, I’m now looking forward to spending more time with my wife, Jane, who recently retired from her career as an educator. Albemarle and Stanly County will See RETIREMENT, page A2
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Stanly County Schools honors teachers, staff at awards ceremony
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Numerous awards were handed out by the school district By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal
ALBEMARLE — Local teachers and staff throughout the county were honored for their 2024-25 academic year achievements at the recent Stanly County Schools Excellence Recognitions night. Superintendent Jarrod Dennis, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Lydia Hedrick and Chief
Academic Officer Lynn Plummer were among the SCS representatives at the Agri-Civic Center on May 22 presenting awards to teachers and staff. “Thursday evening was a wonderful night of celebration as we came together to honor the incredible individuals who make Stanly County Schools such a special place to learn and grow,” the public school district said in a statement following the event. “To all of our honorees, thank you for your dedication, your heart, and the
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