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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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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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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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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 ...
Opinion
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 ...
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Looking to expand capacity at Endy, Stanly County Schools issues RFQ
Stanly County Schools recently sent a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural firms that could design and plan ...
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Marriage Licenses – December 2022
Marriage licenses were issued to the following: • Charissa Renae Addington and Anthony Paul Lee, II on December ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Roads are a solution, not the problem
RALEIGH — While Charlotte is known as the Queen City, the behavior of its leaders sometimes invites comparison ...
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REGIONAL: Cabarrus County man wins $200,000 a day before wife’s birthday
RALEIGH – Michael Petrivelli of Concord bought a $5 scratch-off ticket the day before his wife’s birthday and won ...
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Albemarle Council approves safety, security improvements for City Hall
The Albemarle City Council Monday night approved bolstering City Hall with a variety of improvements to improve safety ...
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Western Carolina University announces dean’s list
Western Carolina University has announced that more than 2,000 students named to the fall 2022 dean’s list. To ...
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Birth Announcements – December 2022
Births recorded in December 2022 included: • Mallory Grace Belk was born December 19 at Atrium Health Stanly to ...
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Albemarle council receives update on alleyway project
A mission to help revitalize the alleyway beside the old Davis Drug building on West Main Street, which ...
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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Jan. 23-24, 2023
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Whitney Nichole Hathcock (W /F/33) Arrest on chrg of 1) ...
Opinion
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS COLUMN: Let’s listen to student-athletes and respect high school contest officials
With the 2022-23 high school basketball season in full swing, we have, unfortunately, continued to see reports of ...
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Albemarle Council approves of firm to complete asbestos, lead-based paint testing of public housing
The Albemarle City Council on Monday night approved recommendations from Stogner Architecture to select Charlotte-based One Source Environmental, ...
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Albemarle City Council frustrated with Waste Management service
Council members and other Albemarle officials continue to field numerous complaints from residents about the current services provided by Waste ...
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Students named to chancellor’s list at Western Carolina University
Western Carolina University has announced that more than 2,000 students were named to the chancellor’s list for fall ...
Sports
Barnes, Stackhouse among North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023
The North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2023 induction class. The new members include Rick ...