BJ Drye, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Bill Lawhon

Stanly County sends proposed law enforcement contract back to Oakboro for changes

After hearing Monday night from a series of speakers for and against Oakboro entering into a contract with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office for protection, Stanly ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 3:30 pm

Albemarle

Stanly County residents asked to halt certain donations for storm relief

Stanly County residents, businesses and organizations continued this week to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains. They did so at ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, October 3, 2024 5:18 pm

Gray Stone

Stanly County lends hand to neighbors in N.C. mountains

Stanly County saw its share of downed trees and power outages due to Tropical Storm Helene last week. But it is nothing compared to what ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, September 30, 2024 9:49 am

Brodie

Author to share Brodie’s story in Locust

An author with roots in Stanly County will sign copies of her book Oct. 1 in Locust. Hope Anderson will be at Locust Library, Locust ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, September 27, 2024 3:17 pm

Carnes-Miller

Locust company honors employee for 50 years of service

A Locust company recently honored an employee who has worked with the company for 50 years. Michael Teeter was celebrated by the employees and owners ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 1:56 pm

Emory Womack

Widow alerts public of drug hazard; substance legal until Dec. 1

Emory and Kari Womack each began using drugs at age 13. “He was an opioid user and I was a stimulant user, but he preferred ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, September 6, 2024 11:14 am

Albemarle

Tony Craig paints memories of Min-O-Pon

Tony Craig spent many years as an artist for Warner Brothers and Disney, but it is fond memories of his childhood in Stanly County that ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, September 2, 2024 1:02 pm

Rise Yoga

Event will include yoga, meditation, self defense opportunities

Business owner Allison Hudson Mingle has announced that Rise Yoga and Will’s Place will host events on Sept. 21. While many of the activities have ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, August 24, 2024 4:38 pm

Albemarle

UPDATE: Albemarle pastor faces charges of failing to report crimes against juveniles

Stanly County Sheriff’s Office has charged a “local religious leader” with failing to report crimes against juveniles. On May 30, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:22 pm

Albemarle

Dinner On Main’s early deadline approaches; new flavors planned for annual event

Dinner on Main, a farm-to-table collaborate between local restaurants and the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, will return Sept. 21 to downtown Albemarle. This is ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, August 12, 2024 11:33 am

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