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Oakboro town administrator to retire
The town of Oakboro has started its search for a new administrator. Doug Burgess has announced his retirement ...
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BREAKING NEWS: West Stanly wins 30th straight game, takes lead in 2A state finals series
The West Stanly softball team played as the visiting team in Friday’s opening game of the 2A State ...
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STANLY MAGAZINE: Meet the Influencers
Businesses in 2023 depend greatly on the power of social media for connecting with the community. Stanly County ...
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Wampus Cats fall to Red Springs
The Uwharrie Wampus Cats’ four-game home stand continued Thursday night when the Cats hosted the Red Springs Air ...
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Colleagues, community members remember Misenheimer’s ‘voice of reason’
He was on the council of Misenheimer since its incorporation and saw the many changes to Pfeiffer University ...
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Student graduates from Central Carolina Community College
Central Carolina Community College’s recent Class of 2023 graduation ceremonies had 872 students graduate, including Charity Burdge of ...
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Bless Your Spoon: Enjoy tea in the garden — a variety of spreads for bread
By Stephanie Williams Dean When I hear of tea parties, taxation doesn’t come to mind but finger foods ...
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Friendship Central recognizes graduates
Friendship Central Child Development at Central United Methodist Church had graduation exercises on May 25 in the church ...
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Stanly’s unemployment rate declines to 2.8 percent
Stanly County’s unemployment rate decreased from March to April, according to the latest figures released Wednesday by the ...
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STATE: Carolina Thread Trail leads free guided hikes, bike rides
The Carolina Thread Trail invites the community to hit the trails by joining a free guided hike or ...
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Stanly County bus driver has brain surgery, will be moved from ICU
A Stanly County Schools bus driver was to be moved from ICU Thursday, one week after having a ...
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Wampus Cats resume home stand Thursday
Following a 1-0 win over the Carolina Disco Turkeys on Memorial Day, which saw more than 700 fans ...
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South Stanly hires new football coach
South Stanly announced Thursday the hiring of a new football coach. South Athletic Director Sean Whitley says Terry ...
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Richfield bank robbery suspect sought for other robberies
By Chandler Inions, Salisbury Post Authorities released the identification of the man suspected in last Thursday’s F&M Bank ...
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STATE: Cleveland County man lands record $1.14 million Fast Play jackpot
RALEIGH – Wesley Barrett of Waco took a chance on a Fast Play ticket Friday morning and won a ...
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West Stanly softball to face Midway in 2A state finals at Duke
The West Stanly Colts softball team’s opponent for the 2023 NCHSAA 2A softball state finals has finally been ...
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Badin budget for upcoming fiscal year has no tax increase
The 2023-24 proposed fiscal budget for the town of Badin will not have a change in its tax ...
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Pin Ups & Pumps donates $6,000 to Butterfly House
Pin Ups & Pumps generated $6,000 through its 5th Annual Still Run Car, Truck & Bike Show in ...
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Stanly County native to compete for Miss Virginia, advocate for health literacy
This article is reprinted with permission from Old Dominion University. By David Simpson Cue the costume change. In ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 30, 2023
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Marlon Lamont Liles (B /M/51) Arrest on chrg of Identity ...
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Albemarle Police Reports – May 24-31, 2023
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: • Robert Mitchell Johnson (W M, 32) Arrest on chrg of Assault ...
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Stanly County students achieve chancellor’s list at Appalachian State University
The following students from Stanly County were named to the chancellor’s list at Appalachian State University for the ...
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Father’s Day breakfast scheduled
The E.E. Waddell Community Center will host a free Father’s Day breakfast at 8 a.m. June 18. There ...
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Red Cross offers tips to help you have a great ─ and safe ─ summer
From the American Red Cross: As we all head outside to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather this ...
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Stanly County softball tournament honors coach, deputy
The Stanly County Public Service Charity Softball Tournament Championship Committee announced via Facebook that the winning team of ...