James Kluttz
After 17 years of service, Barbee leaves Stanfield mayor post
It was a changing-of-the-guard moment at Stanfield’s town council meeting Thursday night as Kevin Barbee, after almost two ...
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Richfield
Richfield Town Council, citizens hear offer to develop Tyson Park
Tensions erupted at Monday’s meeting of the Richfield Town Council concerning the development of Tyson Park. The park, ...
Albemarle Marketplace
STANLY THE MAGAZINE: Jordan relishes role as ‘Mrs. Claus’
“Christmas comes sooner every year!” It is a perennial sentiment echoing through the aisles of big box stores ...
Carolina Cleft Center
Stanfield child faces multiple surgeries for bilateral cleft lip, palate
A few months before Mandy and Corie Faggart were to welcome twin sons to their family this summer, ...
Hudson Property Services
Stanly County Chamber celebrates Hudson Property Services
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration recently for Hudson Property Services, LLC. Hudson ...
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Marriage Licenses for October 2022
Marriage licenses were issued to the following: • Alexia Dawn Alexander and Ashley Rena Gaddy on October 20. ...
Stanly County Chamber of Commerce
Stanly County Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for T.R. Lawing Realty
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration recently for T.R. Lawing Realty, 320 E. ...
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Holiday Tour of Homes includes Melchor, Morgan Hills homes
The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation will once again host the annual Holiday Tour of Homes 2-6 p.m. Dec. ...
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ADDC organizes campaign to purchase popcorn machine with direct ties to Albemarle’s past
The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation is organizing a fundraiser to help reclaim a piece of the city’s history. ...
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With its new exhibit, Oakboro Museum highlights diversity of cookie jars
As a longtime first grade teacher, one of Jane Barnhardt’s favorite books to read to her students was ...
John Hood
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Gas-tax hike is a non-starter
RALEIGH — As North Carolina keeps growing, so will the need for our governments to ensure the adequate ...
American Pickers
After more than three decades of service, Mike Hinson looks back on his iconic Red Cross business
Within his sprawling three-acre kingdom at the corner of N.C. Highway 24-27 and South Oak Ridge Road, heaps ...
Edward Jones
Financial advisor hosts Toys for Tots donation site
Patrick Foley, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program ...
Better Business Bureau
BBB ALERT: Better Business Bureau shares tips to help donors give wisely on Giving Tuesday
The following is from the Better Business Bureau: The week following Thanksgiving isn’t just about shopping. Thanks to ...
Rep. Wayne Sasser
Sasser wins Dogwood Award from Attorney General
Attorney General Josh Stein on Tuesday awarded the Attorney General’s Dogwood Award to eight North Carolinians in the ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – Nov. 19-20, 2022
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Jordan Reece Hiatt (W M, 30) Arrest on chrg of Misdemeanor ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Nov. 15-24, 2022
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Brian Thomas Griffin (W /M/28) Arrest on chrg of Felony ...
Stanly Chamber
Stanly County Chamber hosts ribbon cutting
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting celebration recently for for Garmon Mill Estates by ...
Better Business Bureau
BBB ALERT: Better Business Bureau reminds consumers to be mindful of online transactions on Cyber Monday
The following is from the Better Business Bureau: The Monday following Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday, has ...
Barbara Bush
STANLY MAGAZINE: A florist and artist, Claude Harwood looks back on his 70-plus year career, including helping decorate the White House
Most people go their whole lives without stepping foot inside the White House or having any type of ...
Andy Rose
Stanly County Chamber celebrates grand opening for Andy Rose Wealth Management
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for for Andy Rose ...
D.G. Martin
DG MARTIN COLUMN: A humble end on a mighty river
We had the Mississippi River to ourselves. At least for a little while a few weeks ago. We ...
DAR
DAR awards Good Citizens for 2022
The Yadkin River Patriots Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recognized six high school ...
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Community collects more than 5,000 pounds of food for SCCM
The 2022 Feed the 5K lived up to its name with more than 5,000 pounds of non-perishable food ...
Robert Britt
STANLY MAGAZINE: ‘It’s the joy of Christmas’: Room has become a fixture for many in the community at West Stanly Christian Ministries
More than 60 people eagerly waited in line in Stanfield for the thrift store, operated by West Stanly Christian ...