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Casino Knight rakes in $20K for Gray Stone Day School
By Chandler Inions, The Salisbury Post Cowboys and cowgirls tried their luck at a Gray Stone Day School ...
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Former Alcoa workers continue to raise concerns about buried hazardous waste
Workers at Alcoa in Badin achieved a milestone whenever they became part of the “25-year Club.” They received ...
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Uwharrie Wampus Cats baseball team invites public to suggest names for mascot
The Uwharrie Wampus Cats are putting out a call this week for fans to help name their new ...
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Albemarle native updates Council with plans to preserve historical Black landmarks
Albemarle native Dion Brooks, who is looking to preserve several landmarks associated with Stanly County Black history through ...
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Stogner updates Council regarding asbestos testing, sewer rehabilitation project
Albemarle Public Housing Director Dr. Kim Scott is expected to receive results from asbestos testing of a portion ...
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Albemarle will be 1 of 2 cities in North Carolina with automated kayak rental program
Beginning later this year, visitors to Albemarle will have a new way to enjoy the City Lake Park, ...
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Blue Dot Concrete plant coming to Oakboro
The Oakboro Town Commission on Monday approved a request from Blue Dot Concrete to locate a concrete plant ...
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Stanly County Chorale prepares for concerts
Members of the Stanly County Chorale are busy rehearsing for their 2023 spring concerts. The first performance will ...
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Albemarle offers businesses opportunity for grant
Applications for the City of Albemarle’s Downtown Catalyst Grant Program are now available. This is the second year ...
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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: Adventure starts chilly for Freeze
Editor’s Note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ...
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Felines take the spotlight in Talent Company’s double feature
For the first time, the Talent Company will offer a double feature, as two classic feline-friendly productions will ...
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Red Cross discusses rezoning land owned by Pfeiffer University
Rezoning 50 acres of land Pfeiffer University owns next to West Stanly High School was discussed last week ...
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Schedule of performers announced for Celebration of the Arts
The performance schedule for the Celebration of the Arts has been announced. Performances will take place in both ...
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Boy Scouts awarded challenge grant of $125K
The Central North Carolina Council of the Boy Scouts of America recently announced that a challenge grant of ...
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Blackwater Band to perform in Albemarle
A North Carolina-based band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center as part ...
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West Stanly softball on five-game win streak
After losing the opening game of the season 1-0 in nine innings on Feb. 28, the West Stanly ...
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South Stanly softball stays in top five in 1A West rankings
The defending 1A state champions opened the season with two non-conference wins and a sweep in opening conference ...
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LARRY PENKAVA COLUMN: Daddy left his legacy on celluloid
Everybody’s a photographer these days. If you own a smartphone, chances are it has a built-in camera. That ...
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REGIONAL: Roundabout construction begins next week
Detour will be in place for drivers MONROE — N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will start building ...
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Alleyway project, self-service kayak kiosk, rezoning public hearing on agenda for Council
Discussion of potential names for the downtown alleyway project, a possible self-service kayak rental kiosk at City Lake ...
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Albemarle resident named a North Carolina Main Street Champion
Albemarle resident Edna Lipe-Harkey was recognized this week as one of 38 North Carolina Main Street Champions last ...
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Missing 14-year old Albemarle girl found
A 14-year-old girl missing in Albemarle has been found. According to a press release from the city, 14-year ...
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Albemarle selects new economic development director
Albemarle City Manager Michael Ferris has named an Albemarle native as the city’s new economic development director. Lindsey ...
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REGIONAL: Film, discussion at Wingate to address shortage of services for people with I/DD
By Savannah Phillips Wingate University Student Writer When it comes to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities ...
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Family’s Lego collection builds interest for Oakboro museum
On Christmas morning each year, Jonathan Waits’ Oakboro home is littered with all kinds of tiny multicolored bricks ...