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Gray Stone junior offers cake pops for widows to show ‘you are loved’
A 17-year-old junior at Gray Stone Day School is using her passion for service to spread love and ...
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BBB Scam Alert: How Social Security recipients can stay alert to cost of living adjustment scams
From the Better Business Bureau: Each year, the Social Security Administration approves a cost-of-living adjustment for recipients of ...
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Carolina Auction Academy graduates take home state awards
Stanly Community College’s Carolina Auction Academy graduates and instructors attended the North Carolina Auctioneer Conference in Winston Salem ...
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Grant provides funds for new HES equipment at Pfeiffer
A recent grant award from the James R. and Bronnie L. Braswell Trust will allow Pfeiffer University’s Department ...
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Gene Starnes recognized as Stanly’s 25th Citizen of the Year
For someone who has been a stalwart in the Stanly County community for many decades, having owned Starnes ...
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‘Maverick Highway’ U.S. 52 connects Stanly County to North Dakota, South Carolina and many sites in between
Although only 26 miles of U.S. Highway 52 pass through Stanly County (about 1.3% of the road’s total ...
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Pfeiffer University athletic director resigns
Pfeiffer University Director of Athletics Danielle Lafferty has announced her resignation. Lafferty will continue to assist Pfeiffer University ...
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Gray Stone Day School hosts Great History Challenge
Gray Stone Day School middle school students recently competed in The Great History Challenge, a national academic competition ...
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Mythical feline spotted in downtown Albemarle
Tuesday morning saw reported sightings of a mythical cat prowling downtown Albemarle. The origins of the wampus cat, ...
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REGIONAL: Cabarrus County man wins $100,000 Powerball prize
RALEIGH – Michael Kindley from Concord tried his luck on a $3 Powerball ticket and won a $100,000 prize in ...
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Albemarle council continues to debate options regarding stormwater
Following the Albemarle City Council’s decision two weeks ago to vote narrowly against adopting a stormwater plan, members ...
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John Brown Quartet performs, emphasizes the importance of art at West Stanly High School
Soulfully smooth rhythms rang out throughout West Stanly High School’s auditorium, which turned into a concert hall Monday ...
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Albemarle women take lead in YVC with win over North Stanly
The women’s basketball teams of Albemarle and North Stanly met for the final time in the regular season ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Jan. 25-29, 2023
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Donald Keith Arrington (W /M/50) Arrest on chrg of 1) ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – Jan. 26-29, 2023
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Sabrina Carter Furr (W F, 56) Arrest on chrg of Simple ...
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Vintage popcorn machine brought back to downtown Albemarle
A key piece of Albemarle’s downtown cultural history has been given new life as a vintage popcorn machine, ...
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Two Stanly churches join lawsuit against United Methodist Church
With the choice of disaffiliation before many of the United Methodist Church locations worldwide, some Stanly churches have ...
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Stanly churches vote to disaffiliate with United Methodist Church
The national discussion in the United Methodist Church (UMC) regarding the role of LGTBQ+ individuals has forced churches ...
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KATELYN STEGALL COLUMN: New animal restrictions: What you need to know before June?
Proper planning is vital to running a successful livestock operation, so we want to give you a heads ...
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DAN KIBLER COLUMN: Coyote hunting event nears in Albemarle
North Carolina hunters will say goodbye to open seasons for several popular species on Jan. 31, as duck, ...
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First Street Station in Albemarle has sold for $2.2 million
The 52,000-square-foot First Street Station located along North First Street near downtown Albemarle, home to businesses including Harris ...
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Littles bring home cooking to Albemarle at Lillie/Ann
The name — Lillie/Ann Home Cooking — says it all, or most of it. Donnell and Dawn Little ...
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Chris The King Christian Academy recognizes honor roll students
Christ the King Christian Academy announces its second quarter honor roll as follows: • Mrs. Kahl’s 7th Grade: Alexandra ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: North Carolina economy continues to excel
RALEIGH — North Carolina faces many challenges. You and I may disagree with how to rank those challenges, ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – Jan. 23-24, 2023
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: • Rosalyn Lashonda Rowie (B F, 41) Arrest on chrg of Assault ...