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Opioid ODs down for November
November’s statistics show the opioid epidemic has loosened its grip on Stanly County for the first time in six months. No longer is Stanly No. ...
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Funeral held for Rinehart
One of Albemarle’s finest has been laid to rest. Cindi Norris Rinehart, a sergeant detective with the Albemarle Police Department, succumbed to stage IV breast ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:24 pm
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EDC contracts firm to generate jobs
Stanly County’s Economic Development Commission will contract with Research on Investment (ROI) to help generate industrial leads. Monday the EDC approved a deal with ROI ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 12:51 pm
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School board OKs new academy at AHS
Albemarle High School will become host of three new curriculums as part of a fire and public safety academy. The Stanly County Board of Education ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, December 17, 2018 3:46 pm
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NC Senate rejects bill addition
Outgoing N.C. House Rep. Justin Burr’s efforts to secure a higher salary for a state job has backfired. Thursday the General Assembly officially approved SB469, ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, December 14, 2018 1:38 pm
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Drugs top sheriff’s agenda
Keys atop an empty desk is all that greeted Stanly County’s new sheriff. “But it’s all good. It’s a fresh start,” Sheriff Jeff Crisco said. “We’ll ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:01 am
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Students, families benefit from food campaign
A number of local students will be the recipients of donated food for the holidays. Part of Food Lion’s Holiday Without Hunger campaign, as many ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:44 am
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Schools nix early release before holiday break
This week’s winter storm has cost students Wednesday’s early release to kick start their Christmas break. At a special-called meeting Wednesday evening the Stanly County ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:34 pm
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Glow of lights adorn Christmas spirit in Richfield
There’s something contagious going around in Richfield. It starts with a wide-eyed gaze, followed by an uncontrollable smile and then a warmness around the heart. ...
by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:26 am
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Few clues in shooting, 75-year-old victim clings to life
Nearly two months after her 75-year-old father was shot and left clinging to life on a ventilator, there remain few clues in the case. “All ...