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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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Stanfield fourth-grader claims Stanly County Schools Spellling Bee crown
Fifteen of the 16 individual school winners of spelling bees at elementary and middle schools competed Thursday at ...
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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 ...
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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 ...