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Lawsuit filed by Stanly churches against Western UMC dismissed

A lawsuit filed against the United Methodist Church which included two Stanly County churches has been dismissed. Bethel ...

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South Stanly softball ends Union Academy 10-game win streak

The South Stanly softball team hosted Tuesday’s Yadkin Valley Conference matchup versus an undefeated Union Academy squad with ...

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Sheriff’s Office issues statement on gun permits

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office posted the following statement on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. **Effective immediately** Any ...

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Ken Furr writes book about Furr family history

Ken Furr has always been interested in his history, particularly the origin of the Furrs in Stanly County. ...

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Mecklenburg County man enjoys $2 million scratch-off win

RALEIGH – Charles Stewart of Mint Hill tried his luck on a $20 scratch-off and won a $2 million ...

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North Stanly football standout signs with Western Carolina

North Stanly standout Cameron Smith has signed next season to attend and play football for Western Carolina University.

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Maness picked as Fine Arts Educator of the Year

Since 2014, the Stanly County Arts Council has recognized a Fine Arts Educator of the Year, known as ...

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SPIRIT OF STANLY: Melissa Smith works to bring SCS, groups together

She was a principal for 10 years at Central Elementary and a teacher before that, but she now ...

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Stanly County Schools sees uptick in reported crimes, dropouts compared with pre-pandemic numbers

School crimes have increased dramatically above pre-pandemic levels in Stanly County, as have the number of dropouts, according ...

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STATE: Iredell County man ‘ecstatic’ over $214,420 jackpot win

RALEIGH – Joshua Roten of Statesville said his girlfriend could see the shock on his face after a Fast ...

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Stanly Community College president addresses childcare issues during EDC meeting

The president of Stanly Community College brought up the issue of childcare shortages in the county at Monday’s ...

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DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolina in the 1950s

Phillip Gerard’s latest book, “North Carolina in the 1950s: the decade in motion,” came out in early March. ...

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North Stanly football standout signs with Catawba College

North Stanly football standout Gavyn Covington recently signed to attend and play football next season for Catawba College.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of the Arts 2023

The Celebration of the Arts happened Saturday at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. It included performances and showings ...

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Sheriff’s Office reports include assault with deadly weapon, drug offenses

Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Jamie Nicole Martin (W /F/44) Arrest on chrg of Assault ...

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South Stanly art student receives Congressional honor

Annie Phillips, a South Stanly High School arts student, has been gifted a book from U.S. Rep. Richard ...

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Scam Alert: Spot this phishing scam disguised as a Camp Lejeune class action notice

The following is from the Better Business Bureau: You’ve likely heard ads on the TV or radio about ...

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No. 12 Pfeiffer sweeps N.C. Wesleyan with shutouts in opening USA South twinbill

The 12th ranked Pfeiffer University softball team won its USA South openers over visiting N.C. Wesleyan by scores ...

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Stanfield businesswoman faces state embezzlement charges

A Stanfield businesswoman was arrested March 20 on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of ...

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Hedrick named Arts Person of the Year

Since 2014, the Stanly County Arts Council has recognized an Arts Person of the Year. This person has ...