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Montgomery County man dies in two-car collision
A Montgomery County resident was killed following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 52 and ...
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Dwayne Dietz
Chief says Dietz continues to go above and beyond in service to Locust
Police officers have extremely difficult jobs, as they regularly interact with dangerous individuals and often have to make ...
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N.C. Court of Appeals issues order temporarily suspending filing for congressional, legislative offices
Though the filing period for political office began at noon Monday, due to an order issued by the ...
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Individual killed in early morning crash
At approximately 7 a.m. Monday, a two-vehicle crash occurred resulting in one fatality, according to Albemarle Assistant Police ...
Chet Atkins
Musicians Jason Coleman and Meagan Taylor coming to Stanly for SCCA Christmas concert
To help usher in the holiday season, the Stanly County Concert Association is bringing two musicians to the ...
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Atrium Health
Passaretti: Vaccinations key to combating rising flu, Covid cases
With the winter almost here, flu cases across the region have been on the rise while Covid cases, ...
Clerk of Superior Court
Huneycutt will not seek fifth term as clerk of court as filing period begins next week
After 15 years serving as Stanly County’s Clerk of Superior Court, Michael Huneycutt is not planning to run ...
John Hood
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Racial preferences are ending soon
RALEIGH — The state of Washington has it. California has it. Michigan has it. Oklahoma has it. Nebraska ...
Bill Lawhon
Stanly commissioners discuss possible changes to board’s election cycle
At a work session prior to its last meeting, Stanly County commissioners discussed the board’s election cycle. Commissioner ...
Dean Ridings
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: Fund local journalism to help communities
A portion of the Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was included in the recent Build Back Better bill ...
Badin
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – Badin Supply Company
During the early 1900s, Gilmer Brothers was a chain of sample stores based in Winston-Salem. In late 1916, ...
Albemarle
Albemarle Police Reports – Nov. 23-28, 2021
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Rickey Gramling, 61, was arrested for felony obtaining property by false ...
Stanly County Sheriff's Office
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Nov. 23-29, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Mark Anthony Taylor, 42, was arrested for felony larceny at ...
Monarch
Monarch seeks volunteers
Do you have a special talent or skill that you would like to teach to others? Monarch has ...
band
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Bravo to the Pfeiffer Honor Band
Hats off to Pfeiffer University and Dr. Joseph Earp for bringing together 160 of our most talented high ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolinian wins coveted National Book Award
What’s the biggest news in our state’s literary circles? On Nov. 17, Jason Mott won the National Book ...
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Three people arrested following drug overdose death
Three people were arrested over the weekend following a drug overdose death in Albemarle, according to local authorities. ...
Charlie Brown
As part of new exhibit, Chance shares how Peanuts impacted his life
When it comes to Charles Schulz’s classic Peanuts comic strip, there is likely no greater authority on the ...
Annie Ruth Kelley
History Center opens SCC Through The Decades exhibit
In celebration of Stanly Community College’s year-long 50th anniversary, an exhibit featuring memorabilia from the college throughout the ...
Dr. Joseph Earp
Pfeiffer’s first fight song rings out at games
By Ken Keuffel Fans of Pfeiffer sports can now sing something of their own as they cheer on ...
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Forest Service issues burn ban
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and ...
Mike Walden
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Can a wage-price spiral be avoided?
Who doesn’t like to be paid more? Maybe there are a few workers who are indifferent to their ...
Albemarle
Almond Christmas Tree Farm helps shepherd in the holiday season
When it comes to securing a quality Christmas tree for the holiday season, one of the go-to places ...
Doug Creamer
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Why write?
I grew up in a home where my parents read. They both read the newspaper at breakfast. They ...
Richfield Town Council
Richfield Town Council names two new council members
At Monday’s meeting of the Richfield Town Council, the council accepted the resignation of one of its board ...