Charles Curcio, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Charles Curcio has served as the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press for more than 16 years and has written numerous news and feature storeis as well. He was awarded the NCHSAA Tim Stevens Media Representative of the Year and named CNHI Sports Editor of the Year in 2014. He has also won an award from Boone Newspapers, and has won four North Carolina Press Association awards.

Pfeiffer University

No. 12 Pfeiffer sweeps N.C. Wesleyan with shutouts in opening USA South twinbill

The 12th ranked Pfeiffer University softball team won its USA South openers over visiting N.C. Wesleyan by scores of 3-0 and 5-0 on Saturday afternoon ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, March 27, 2023 3:30 pm

News

SPIRIT OF STANLY: Charlotte Pipe looks to future of operations in Oakboro

In an area of Stanly County which has seen a plethora of change over the last several years, one business looks to impact the western ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Sunday, March 26, 2023 10:52 am

Catawba College

Former Carolina Christian standout goes to NCAA D-II Final Four with Catawba

Catawba College’s women’s basketball team recently wrapped up a historic postseason run with links to Stanly County. Head coach Terence McCutcheon and freshman guard Abi ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Friday, March 24, 2023 5:46 pm

Badin

Badin Town Council reviews draft of street name change ordinance, names new advisory board

The Badin Town Council has established a five-member council to consider street name change requests for the town. Antoinette Peoples, Bernetta Maske, Bridget Huckabee, Ernest ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Thursday, March 23, 2023 2:27 pm

News

Catawba women’s basketball has Stanly connections during Final Four run

Catawba College’s women’s basketball team recently wrapped up a historic postseason run and it has links to Stanly County. Head coach Terence McCutcheon and freshman ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, March 22, 2023 9:39 am

Pfeiffer University

Red Cross discusses rezoning land owned by Pfeiffer University

Rezoning 50 acres of land Pfeiffer University owns next to West Stanly High School was discussed last week at length by Red Cross Town Council. ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, March 20, 2023 10:55 am

North Stanly

West Stanly softball on five-game win streak

After losing the opening game of the season 1-0 in nine innings on Feb. 28, the West Stanly softball team bounced back to post a ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Friday, March 17, 2023 6:29 pm

North Stanly

South Stanly softball stays in top five in 1A West rankings

The defending 1A state champions opened the season with two non-conference wins and a sweep in opening conference play. South, ranked fourth in the 1A ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Friday, March 17, 2023 6:18 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Missing 14-year old Albemarle girl found

A 14-year-old girl missing in Albemarle has been found. According to a press release from the city, 14-year old Hailey Hathcock “has been located and ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Thursday, March 16, 2023 9:49 pm

Andy Lucas

Albemarle historic commission denies county request to demolish library artwork

The sculptures in front of the Stanly County Public Library will stay for now after a ruling Tuesday by Albemarle’s Historic Preservation Commission. By a ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:18 pm

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