News
Brooks Mill Farms to close Locust store
On Friday Brooks Mill Farms announced it was closing its Locust store. The business posted an announcement on its Facebook page. “BUSINESS UPDATE: After 3 ...
BJ Drye, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Stanly Community College
Stanly Community College instructor receives NCSTA Service Award
Michael Lowder, department head of life and physical sciences at Stanly Community College, has received a 2022 North Carolina Science Teachers Association Award. Lowder was ...
by BJ Drye, Wednesday, February 15, 2023 4:17 pm
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West Stanly JROTC continues work to build tribute to veterans
What was meant to be a tribute to veterans who attended West Stanly High School has been met with delay after delay. However, a new ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, January 9, 2023 1:23 pm
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Christmas Eve records lowest temperature since 1930
While some people were wanting Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” more were probably thinking of the song title “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” over the Christmas weekend. ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, December 26, 2022 1:52 pm
News
Sheriff, Norwood Police make 2 arrests, seize 517 grams of uncut fentanyl
On Oct. 15, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office and the Norwood Police Department conducted a joint investigation that led to the arrest of two individuals ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, October 17, 2022 5:19 pm
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BJ DRYE COLUMN: Pitching shoes and playing keys
Ronnie Tucker must have missed his horseshoe partner. That was the first thought I had when I heard the news. Tucker, 72, died Sept. 14. ...
by BJ Drye, Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:42 am
News
Aggressive rodeo bull on the loose in Norwood
The running of the bulls has not moved to Stanly County, but one bull is out practicing. A rodeo bull is on the loose in ...
by BJ Drye, Thursday, October 6, 2022 9:31 am
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The Dryes appear on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
A musical duo with ties to Stanly County have hit the national stage as part of one of the longest running national talent competitions. The ...
by BJ Drye, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 4:06 pm
Columns
BJ DRYE COLUMN: Latest news on three Stanly County natives — Star Jones, Louis Cato and Lou Donaldson
We sure do have some talented people who are doing great things inside and outside of Stanly County. That is no secret, as we’ve known about ...
by BJ Drye, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 9:17 am
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Sheriff’s Office makes arrests for child abuse, seeks to stop misinformation
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating child abuse accusations in Stanfield. Detectives with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a criminal investigation ...