Cicely Baley
Wanting to learn more about their ancestors, local group made trek to Historic Jamestown
Louis Marlow had been to Historic Jamestown in Virginia several times over the years and while she always ...
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Stanly County Family YMCA
Stanly YMCA helps students, parents prepare at Back-To-School event
The heat of an August Saturday afternoon did not stop young students and their parents from having some ...
Buzzed Viking Brewing Company
Buzzed Viking to bring drinks, food, entertainment to Locust
It takes only a second to realize that the new business moving into the 5,000 square-foot space that ...
Family Dollar
Norwood store pays fines after price-scanner errors
A store in Norwood has paid nearly $9,000 in fines following an inspection by the N.C. Department of ...
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Norwood Police looks for expanded headquarters
During a town budget workshop, Norwood Police Chief James Wilson made a presentation to the town council about ...
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North Stanly grad finds ‘dream job’ at UNC’s Rams Club
By Larry Penkava, for the SNAP Merionne Hunt may be a rarity among recent college graduates — she ...
baseball
Former North Stanly pitcher named ACC’s Pitcher of the Year, joins Team USA
Rhett Lowder was a standout on the mound at North Stanly, despite his senior season being shortened in ...
Pfeiffer University
Road rage ends in shots fired at car of Pfeiffer student
By Elisabeth Strillacci Friday morning, Rowan County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported road rage that resulted in ...
Columns
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Why does NC rank No. 1?
RALEIGH — When CNBC ranked North Carolina the best state in America for business a few weeks ago, ...
Dr. Karissa L. Niehoff
OPINION: Emphasis on sportsmanship in high school activities now extends to online behavior
With the changes that have occurred in college sports the past couple of years, high school sports is ...
Albemarle
Albemarle Police Reports – Aug. 2, 2022
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: Kayla Brooke Pope (W F, 20) Arrest on chrg of Simple Possess ...
Larry Penkava
LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: There ought to be a museum for that
When I worked in a cotton mill I didn’t know it was destined to become a museum. I ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 27-Aug. 1, 2022
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Nicholas Andrew Felix (W/M/20) Arrest on chrg of 1) Pwisd ...
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Albemarle Council approves program to install historic signs in city
To celebrate Albemarle’s history, the city’s planning staff is working to create historic markers that would highlight notable ...
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National Championship team to enter Pfeiffer Hall of Fame
By Ken Keuffel, Pfeiffer University In 2015, the men’s soccer team of Pfeiffer University won the NCAA Division II Men’s ...
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: A watermelon to remember
I think of Harvey every time I cut open a watermelon. And no, there’s nothing sadistic about those ...
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Police: Violent crime, property crime decreases in Albemarle
Violent crime in Albemarle decreased by about 41 percent last year, according to the police department’s annual review, ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – July 27-Aug. 1, 2022
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Erik D`shane Whitaker (W M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Simple ...
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Stanly Community College hosts book club via Zoom
To encourage reading in the community, Stanly Community College will host a free book club open to the ...
George Crooker
YMCA seeks to feed a great need in Stanly County
A woman was in tears as she drove to the monthly mobile food pantry site in Locust Town ...
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STATE: Back to School means time to get children up to date on required, recommended vaccines
The following release is from the NCDHHS: RALEIGH — As children across North Carolina head back to school ...
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STATE: Dove hunting season opens Sept. 3
Wildlife Commission officials remind hunters of regulatory and safety measures The 2022-23 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves ...
Boy Scouts of America
New London resident treasures personal connection to Boy Scouts’ founding
Tom Wainwright was talking with Adrian “Sandy” Van Sinderen recently during a luncheon for congregants of Bethany United ...
Stanly County Arts Council
Youth enjoy Stanly County Arts Council’s Summer Arts Camp
The Stanly County Arts Council recently hosted its annual Summer Arts Camp for two weeks — one week ...
Mike Walden
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Should we worry about fewer youth working?
For many people, reaching a certain age causes them to think more about their past life. For me, ...