Albemarle Department of Public Housing
People can apply for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program beginning Oct. 17
The waiting list for individuals wanting to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which has ...
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Aggressive rodeo bull on the loose in Norwood
The running of the bulls has not moved to Stanly County, but one bull is out practicing. A ...
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Beverly Knits, Inc. acquires Gentry Mills
On Tuesday Beverly Knits, Inc. purchased the assets of Gentry Mills. The new business, Creative Dyeing & Finishing, ...
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Stanly County Schools adopts early start calendar
The Stanly County School Board voted Tuesday to start classes in early August next year, going against the ...
Tool Rental and Hydraulics
Tool rental, hydraulics business opens in Albemarle
“The need is here,” said Amanda Simpson, manager of Tool Rental and Hydraulics, which opened on Sept. 6 ...
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THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: A busy time at the library
What an exciting month it has been at the library. Maybe you’ve visited our sensory lab and enjoyed ...
Eastern Randolph
LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: My athletic claim to fame
I was an important athlete in high school. Too bad Coach Kirkman didn’t see my potential star qualities. ...
Dolly Clayton
Stanly County Social Services works to shorten food stamp backlog
Over the past several months, there has been a noticeable uptick in the number of Stanly County residents ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Parents, do your homework
“It’s 10 o’clock. Do you know where your kids are?” Such was the state ment closing out news ...
D.G. Martin
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Hurricane Ian reminded us
Hurricane Ian hit us here in North Carolina last week hard enough to get our attention with its ...
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Locust company plans to expand into Ohio next year
A Locust company that specializes in developing protective coatings will soon expand its footprint beyond not just Stanly ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2022
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Corey Allen Kann (W /M/31) Arrest on chrg of 1) ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – Sept. 25-Oct. 1, 2022
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Mary Julianna Mabry (B F, 22) Arrest on chrg of Possess ...
N.C. Education Lottery
REGIONAL: Union County woman wins $1 million on scratch-off
RALEIGH – Susan Underwood of Monroe took a chance on a $30 scratch-off and pocketed a $1 million prize. Underwood ...
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DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: Making a difference in the community in many ways
National Newspaper Week began Oct. 2. While this isn’t the typical holiday that most families celebrate, it does ...
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Duke Energy
More than 1,800 Stanly County residents still without power
More than 1,800 residents in Stanly County are still without power Saturday morning as a result of Hurricane ...
393rd Bomb Squadron
Coble highlights uncle’s involvement with atomic bomb missions that helped end World War II
Close to 80 years ago, an Oakboro man had a front row seat to two of the most ...
John Hood
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Should today’s teens be optimistic?
RALEIGH — The North Carolina of my childhood had an economy very different from that of the average ...
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STANLY FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Bulldogs, Rebel Bulls open conference play
The Albemarle Bulldogs and South Stanly Rebel Bulls varsity football both opened conference play Thursday night with home ...
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North Stanly rallies past Union Academy in second half
North Stanly took to the field at R.N. Jeffery Stadium for a game for the first time in ...
Sara Hahn
Hahn has big plans as new library director
After eight years working at the Stanly County Public Library, including the past six and a half as ...
Stanly County Schools
Stanly County Schools closed Friday due to Hurricane Ian
There will be no school for Stanly County Schools students Friday due to the expected bad weather associated ...
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
STATE: Seasonal storms may increase baby squirrel sightings
What to do if you come across abandoned young squirrels RALEIGH, N.C. – It’s hurricane season, and with ...
Boy Scouts
Whitley receives Eagle Scout honor
Trey Whitley, 17, of Locust, has earned his Eagle Scout badge, which is the highest rank advancement presented ...
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Pfeiffer hosts Baltic Management Institute Conference
Pfeiffer University’s Graduate School and its business programs hosted a global conference Sept. 11-16 for 49 European executives, ...