http://www.thesnaponline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137095336.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137095336.html Louise Thomas spent her childhood in Oakboro and intends to give back to the town in which she grew up.Thomas has named the Oakboro Regional Museum of History a beneficiary of a planned charitable gift. Fri, 16 May 2008 09:04:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137090524.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137090524.html Approximately 150 Pfeiffer University graduates were released into the world on words of wisdom from Dr. Myles Brand, the fourth president and chief executive officer of the National Colle-giate Athletic Association (NCAA) and former president of Indiana University, during the university’s May 10 commencement. Fri, 16 May 2008 08:21:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137082616.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137082616.html The town of Red Cross council members reviewed the proposed 2008-2009 budget during the town council meeting Monday. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:55:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075604.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075604.html Stanly Community College (SCC) will join other community colleges in North Carolina in refusing the admittance of undocumented or illegal immigrants into curriculum degree programs. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:54:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075502.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075502.html Merchants in downtown Badin can now get more bang for their buck when working to improve storefront appearances. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:50:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075154.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075154.html Twice Monday night when Albemarle residents answered calls at their doors, two people busted their way inside the homes and stole money and valuables. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:49:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075025.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_137075025.html N.C. Rep. Kenny Furr (R-Albemarle) and former Stanly County Republican Party Chairman Justin Burr will face off June 24 in a runoff election to decide who will represent N.C. House District 67. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:34:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135093532.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135093532.html Locust City Council voted Thursday night to install video surveillance cameras at Jeff Shelton Memorial Park due to increased crime in the area.Assistant Police Chief Frank Hartsell presented the council with a slideshow detailing the types and locations of the crime in the park. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135093435.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135093435.html A special treat will be available at the Cruisin’ Downtown Albemarle event Friday as the Brain Freeze ice cream truck featured on CMT’s Trick My Truck will be on display. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:32:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135083631.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135083631.html A man caught on video robbing the Bank of Stanly around 3:15 p.m. Friday in Oakboro remains at large. Wed, 14 May 2008 09:08:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135090912.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135090912.html Pfeiffer University’s sixth president Dr. Cameron P. West, died May 11 at age 87. He was an education advocate and served a distinguished career in higher education, which began at Pfeiffer, where he served in several capacities, including professor of education from 1956-60 and as academic dean from 1960-66. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:54:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135085656.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135085656.html Stanly Community College (SCC) held its first ever on-campus graduation Saturday morning. More than 1,300 parents, family and friends of some 230 graduates watched as degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded to the class of 2008 by college trustee chairman, Elbert L. “Whit” Whitley. Wed, 14 May 2008 08:39:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135084108.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_135084108.html Pomp and circumstance filled the air as prospective 2008 Pfeiffer University graduates adorned in black ceremonial regalia proudly marched to the traditional tune. The sea of smiling graduates waved and pointed to the stands, where hundreds of family and friends looked on. Tue, 13 May 2008 12:27:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_134122452.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_134122452.html On Memorial Day, we pause to honor the men and women of the American Armed Forces who have given their lives for our country. Mon, 12 May 2008 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_133140739.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/local/local_story_133140739.html The World War II veterans of Stanly County will be honored for Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 27.