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Three people arrested following drug overdose death
Three people were arrested over the weekend following a drug overdose death in Albemarle, according to local authorities. ...
Charlie Brown
As part of new exhibit, Chance shares how Peanuts impacted his life
When it comes to Charles Schulz’s classic Peanuts comic strip, there is likely no greater authority on the ...
Annie Ruth Kelley
History Center opens SCC Through The Decades exhibit
In celebration of Stanly Community College’s year-long 50th anniversary, an exhibit featuring memorabilia from the college throughout the ...
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Forest Service issues burn ban
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and ...
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Albemarle modifies residency requirements to help with recruitment
To help bolster recruitment and attract a diverse talent base, the City of Albemarle recently modified its residency ...
Bill Turner
Friends remember Bill Turner, who worked 55 years at The SNAP
Newspaper people often say that once a person gets the ink in their blood, it is hard to ...
Chuck Todd
Stanly’s low vaccination rate featured on ‘Meet the Press’
Stanly County appeared on national television Sunday, when its low vaccination rate was brought up during a short ...
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Stanly sheriff releases statement on SBI investigation
Stanly County Sheriff Jeff Crisco issued a statement Monday regarding an SBI investigation looking into missing evidence within ...
Three Rivers Land Trust
REGIONAL: Three Rivers Land Trust conserves more for Uwharrie National Forest
Three Rivers Land Trust’s most recent project will make 8.08 more acres available to the public. Located in ...
First Lutheran Church
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Family is a blessing to community
Kudos to Chris Miller for his amazing article in Tuesday’s SNAP which shared the story of Xang Ly ...
Albemarle
Dentist, Pfeiffer alumna set to open new Albemarle facility
Carolina Dentistry and Dentures, which operates five locations across the state, will open its newest office in Albemarle. ...
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SBI investigates missing evidence at Stanly County Sheriff’s Office
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office is being investigated by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations. In a ...
Anabel Speight
Oakboro native brought passion to softball diamonds, schools, museum
The Oakboro community lost one of its leading citizens recently with the passing of Anabel Speight. Known for ...
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Oakboro volunteers, police department serve 325 Thanksgiving meals
An Oakboro tradition continued this week when the town’s police department got together with volunteers to feed members ...
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Stanly County Agri-Civic Center names new facility director
She spent close to 15 years at the Stanly County Agri Civic Center, first on the maintenance side ...
Montgomery County
REGIONAL: Montgomery County man wins $150,000 prize
John Brower of Star said he was having a hard time believing that a stop for gas and ...
Fiberon
Wreaths Across America makes stop in New London, honors veterans
A nationwide tour honoring veterans of America’s armed forces both alive and deceased made a stop Sunday afternoon ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Nov. 19-22, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Douglas Wayne Mauldin, 28, was arrested for felony surrender by ...
Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer women fall in USA South opener at Averett
The Pfeiffer University women’s basketball team opened their USA South schedule with a 74-68 road loss to Averett ...
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Last-second three from Savoy lifts Pfeiffer to road win
Pfeiffer University’s Jerome Savoy hit a three-pointer with 10 seconds remaining to provide the Falcons with a 67-64 road win ...
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‘I selected this city and this city also selected me’: Jason Bollhorst on how he became Albemarle’s police chief
After spending 26 years with the Newport News Police Department in Virginia, where he served in numerous positions, ...
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From Laos to Albemarle: Ly lives American Dream
For Veterans Day this year, Albemarle resident Nhia Ly took to Facebook to make a special post about ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Thanksgiving to the rescue again
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, and I explained in a column many years ago. One reason is that ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Office Reports – Nov. 10-17, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Joan Lynn Taylor, 77, was arrested for misdemeanor simple assault ...