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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 ...

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REGIONAL: Union County woman celebrates $1 million Mega Millions win

RALEIGH – Anna Papp of Monroe took a chance on a $2 Mega Millions ticket in Tuesday’s drawing and won ...

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Albemarle historic commission denies county request to demolish library artwork

The sculptures in front of the Stanly County Public Library will stay for now after a ruling Tuesday ...

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Registration underway for Uwharrie Senior Games and Silver Arts

Registration for participants in Uwharrie Senior Games and Silver Arts will continue through April 6 at the Stanly ...

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Gray Stone student signs to play soccer at Louisburg College

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Barbecue benefit, raffle to be held for NCDOT employee battling brain cancer

A barbecue event and raffle will happen from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24 at Bethany United ...

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Albemarle to host special session Monday evening concerning Public Housing

The Albemarle City Council will have a special city council session at 5:15 p.m. Monday in city hall ...

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STATE: NCDHHS launches new QuitlineNC services to make stopping tobacco use, vaping more accessible

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday launched an improved QuitlineNC, offering ...

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Albemarle Police continue search for missing 14-year-old

Albemarle Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing teenager. Hailey Hathcock, a 14-year-old white ...