BJ Drye, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Albemarle

Scouts to have yard sale to restore hut

The Scouts and leaders of Troop 82 in Albemarle are on a mission to clean up their Scout hut. They plan to use a yard ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:06 am

Stanly County

Stanly County Special Olympians, volunteers take the plunge

Special Olympics Stanly County conducted its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday at the Badin Lake Swimming Access area. The event raises money for individuals with ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:04 am

Bethany

New London firefighter killed in the line of duty in accident

A volunteer firefighter for the New London Volunteer Fire Department was killed in the line of duty in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday. The Stanly ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:29 pm

Hank Nelson

‘Apology’ necessary to win Stanly County Schools Spelling Bee

“Apology” was the word of the day for one Stanly County Schools speller last Thursday. Oakboro Choice STEM School student Hank Nelson became a back-to-back ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:06 am

Albemarle

Schools pay tribute to 14-year-old student

The community has found different ways over the last few days to pay tribute to a 14-year-old who died last week. Landson James Tucker was ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, March 3, 2025 2:49 pm

Albemarle

Purser opens new yoga studio

Cindy Brewer Purser has been teaching yoga in Albemarle for nearly 17 years. Now, after a brief break in having a physical brick and mortar ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, February 17, 2025 2:13 pm

North Stanly

North Stanly team wins in Muggsy Bogues tournament

What happens when Comets meet a Hornet? They all win. The North Stanly Middle School boys basketball team was already celebrating before last Saturday. The ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:09 pm

News

Agencies to join together to discuss child sex abuse

Local groups are coming together to discuss child sexual abuse in Stanly County. The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office, The Butterfly House, Stanly County Department of ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:35 am

South Stanly

South Stanly wrestler surpasses 100 wins

South Stanly High School senior Michael Huneycutt has added his name to the ranks of local wrestlers who have 100 wins or more. Huneycutt, who ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, February 7, 2025 11:57 am

Cassidy Ball

Mother, daughter graduate together

A mother-daughter duo can say something not many can. They both finished in the top of their class in high school and they graduated from ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 2:40 pm

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