http://www.thesnaponline.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:16:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091622.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091622.html “All roads lead to home” is the primary theme used by the West Badin Alumni Associaion (WBAA) for their bi-annual school reunion. That fact remains true even in my own life, which has caused me to take pride in a small town called Badin and a county called Stanly. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200092150.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200092150.html Today we introduce Dexter Hinson to our readers as our newest reporter at the SNAP.We’re excited to have this young man who grew up in Badin, graduated North Stanly and moved on to Raleigh and St. Augustine College where he majored in journalism. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200092024.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200092024.html The Uwharrie Running Club's Running 101 program is back. The purpose of this program is to encourage those that think they can't run a 5K to finish a 3.1 mile race and to train runners for the Run the Valley 5K race in Badin on Sept. 20. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:19:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091939.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091939.html Ken Drye of Oakboro had his first career hole-in-one yesterday July 13th at Piney Point Golf Club. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:17:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091843.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_200091843.html The day after Hyannis’s second 1-0 shutout victory of the season, the mood is light at McKeon Park, as the Mets are tied for first place after winning their last two games. Hitters take their cuts in the batting cage, coaches make small talk and lounging in the left field bleachers on home run duty are Hyannis hurlers Andrew Carraway (Virginia) and Russell Brewer (Vanderbilt). Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:34:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_198083559.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_198083559.html While I don’t claim to know anything about equestrian competition nor the art form we call ballet, the little I’ve watched of the two, there seems to be a shared common thread. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:32:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_198083248.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_198083248.html With 7,413 adoring fans looking on, Brad Holt had his most dominating start Sunday as he pitched the Brooklyn Cyclones to a 2-0 win over the State College Spikes. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:43:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084428.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084428.html Post 76’s season is now over and after all is said and done, it was a pretty good season for a group of young players. With a year more maturity and development, 2009 could be an exciting year for Stanly County. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:42:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084322.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084322.html The Mental Health Association of Stanly County and Homes of Hope, Inc. are teaming to bring their annual golf tournament to Badin Golf Resort and Club on Sept. 13. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:40:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084135.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_196084135.html On May 17, and June 14, the Albemarle Parks and Recreation Department offered the nationally recognized Hershey’s Track and Field local and district meets for the seventh consecutive year. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:23:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_193092410.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_193092410.html Needless to say tonight is a must win for Post 76. The young Stanly County team has battled regular season champion and No. 1 seed Lexington to two tough, 2-run game losses. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_193092129.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_193092129.html In a classic pitcher’s duel, Lexington left-hander Jordan Hudson dominated Stanly County hitters while two unearned runs in the second inning doomed Post 76’s Ethan Austin in Lexington’s 3-1 win Wednesday night. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:34:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191103520.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191103520.html Head Coach Todd Bradley announces the addition of Ranzy York and Andrea Wagner to the Pfeiffer softball team. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:31:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191103229.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191103229.html You’ve got to highly respect Post 76’s Corey Anderson and Colten Burris. Both have waited their turns and have made the most of their opportunities. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:27:00 +0000 http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191102914.html http://www.thesnaponline.com/sports/local_story_191102914.html After jumping out to a 3-0 lead after two at bats, No. 8 seed Stanly County saw No. 1 seed Lexington fight back for six runs in the bottom of the second inning, keying a 9-7 win for the No. 1 seed in the opening round of the division playoffs Monday.