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Student named to Carson-Newman dean’s list

Carson Palmer of Richfield has been named to the dean’s list at Carson-Newman University. The university awards dean’s ...

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Richfield to consider new land use plan, budget for 2023-24 fiscal year

The Richfield Town Commission has announced dates for public hearings and work sessions regarding the town’s land use ...

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Stanly County Library joins new resource sharing consortium, updates main branch

Changes to the Stanly County Public Library will soon give readers the power to access books statewide, while ...

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Nutrition Menu – May 29-June 2, 2023

Nutrition Menu Senior Lunch Sites are open for eat-in dining. Seniors who are signed up to get lunch ...

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Civil rights activist Barnett visits Albemarle to address alleged injustices

Civil rights activist John Barnett was in downtown Albemarle Wednesday morning for a press conference on the steps ...

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PEEKING INTO THE PAST – New London United Methodist Church

First known as Bilesville Methodist Episcopal Church South, the New London United Methodist Church was formed in 1885. ...

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Timothy Scott, Stanly County NAACP president and community leader, has died

Timothy Scott, the president of the Stanly County NAACP, who also served numerous other roles within the community ...

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BBB Scam Alert: This solicitation looks like a notice about your mortgage. Here’s how to spoil it

From the Better Business Bureau: If you get an unexpected letter from your mortgage company, look closely! According ...

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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 22-23, 2023

Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Kacie Nicole Hansen (W /F/33) Arrest on chrg of Felony ...

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STATE: Wildlife Commission reminds boaters to be safe 

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, S.C. Department of Natural Resources, N.C. Highway Patrol and Mothers Against Drunk Driving ...

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NATIONAL: Tina Turner, unstoppable superstar whose hits included ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It,’ dead at 83

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer ...

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Bless Your Spoon: What’s up? Chicken butt!

By Stephanie Williams Dean I need a bumper sticker that warns, “I brake for yard sales.” Seriously. I ...

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Bless Your Spoon: Fuelin’ up with premium recipes

By Stephanie Williams Dean As I approached the home of the king, the only sign of royalty I ...

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Stanly County residents graduate from Wingate University

Students from Stanly County receiving graduate degrees from Wingate University in May were: • Alexis Kay Faulkner of ...

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West Stanly softball takes advantage in regional series with ninth-inning win

Sports Editor’s Note: Marty McGee of the Wilkes Journal-Patriot contributed to this story. Two softball teams on very ...

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West Stanly women’s runner claims two state titles at 2A track meet

Her times for many of the distance events coming into last weekend’s state meet have already set records ...

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Benefit raffle to help Millingport teenager injured in car accident

A benefit raffle will be held June 3 at Open Door Baptist Church in Richfield from 10 a.m. ...

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Oakboro’s proposed $4.6 million budget keeps tax rate at 41 cents

The town of Oakboro’s proposed 2023-2024 budget will keep the tax rate at 41 cents per $100 valuation, ...

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Local group looks to improve East Main Plaza through multi-million dollar renovation project

The East Main Plaza in Albemarle, which includes the Spare Time Lanes & Lounge bowling alley, is in ...

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Student named to dean’s list at University of the Cumberlands

Jacob Starnes of Albemarle has been named to the dean’s list for the University of the Cumberlands for ...