Andy Lucas
Stanly to receive $4.7 million over 18 years from settlement funds to battle opioid epidemic
Stanly County has received numerous grants over the years, including $1 million in federal funding in 2019, to ...
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2022
North Stanly opens football season with home Thursday loss to Ledford
The history of football between North Stanly and Ledford high schools goes back many years, to a time ...
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Stanly County bowler named to state Hall of Fame
Barry Slater could be found years ago knocking bowling pins down 10 at a time at the former ...
North Carolina Arts Council
Stanly County Arts Council announces artists support grants
The Stanly County Arts Council announces that applications for the Artist Support Grants (ASG) are now available to ...
NC Department of Transportation
STATE: Transportation officials urge safety around railroads
The N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding people to stay off railroad tracks after multiple incidents involving a ...
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North Stanly football game with Ledford rescheduled
Per an email received by The Stanly News and Press today from North Stanly athletic director George Walker, ...
Albemarle
Albemarle City Council approves annexation, rezoning
Annexation and rezoning of a 43.47 acre tract south of NC 24-27 and east of Anderson Road was ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Aug. 9-15, 2022
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: Devonte Eugene Scott (B /M/24) Arrest on chrg of 1) Larceny ...
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JoyTime Ministries to celebrate 10th anniversary with Oakboro event
For one Stanly County native, finding the right prescription for women’s spiritual health has grown into a full-time ...
“Where The Crawdads Sing""
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Crawdads — the African connection
Was “Where the Crawdads Sing” set in North Carolina — as both the book and movie assert — ...
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2022 STANLY FOOTBALL: North Stanly Comets
The COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked havoc with high school football with cancelled practices, missed games and other setbacks. ...
Albemarle
Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 12-13, 2022
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Connie Louise Snapp (W F, 29) Arrest on chrg of Simple ...
Colts
West Stanly softball coaching staff receives national award
West Stanly’s softball program received a national honor for its efforts in winning a third straight state championship. ...
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Four arrested following Richfield robbery
Four individuals are under arrest following a robbery in Richfield. Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports that around 4:05 ...
Albemarle
Albemarle City Council, Public Housing residents discuss living conditions, seek better communication
Bianca Jackson did not mince words when she spoke before the Albemarle City Council Monday night. As someone ...
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West Stanly
2022 STANLY FOOTBALL: West Stanly Colts
Since 1993, the Stanly News & Press has awarded the Stanly Cup to the school with the best ...
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2022 STANLY FOOTBALL: Albemarle Bulldogs
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted high school football in many ways the past two seasons for many programs, including ...
South Stanly
2022 STANLY FOOTBALL: South Stanly Rebel Bulls
South Stanly’s football team has had its struggles in terms of wins and losses for several seasons. The ...
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Stanly County Project Lazarus will host Overdose Awareness Day event
In observance of International Overdose Awareness Day, Stanly County Project Lazarus will sponsor a Remembrance Walk and Service. ...
Locust
Locust approves conditional use request for express oil change service
The Locust City Council on Thursday night unanimously approved a conditional rezoning request for a new express oil ...
Endy Elementary
Albemarle parent charged with truancy continues to advocate for son
An Albemarle mother has continued her fight to re-enroll her child in Stanly County Schools by speaking out ...
Dr. Mike Walden
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Should we use incentives to attract firms?
North Carolina recently received some outstanding economic news. Our state was named “America’s Top State for Business” by ...
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Battle against hopelessness
Have you felt a bit hopeless about the lack of leadership in NC and Washington, DC? That is ...
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Albemarle contractor to replace Mount Pleasant bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.2 million contract to replace the bridge on Miami Church ...
Millingport Road
Stanly commissioners vote against supporting DOT application for roundabout funding
The possibility of a roundabout coming to the intersection of Millingport Road and N.C. Highway 73 became more ...