K-9
Oakboro Police arrests two for auto theft
Three local law enforcement agencies came together Saturday morning to make arrests in regards to two stolen vehicles which led to drug and theft charges. ...
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Charles Curcio, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Charles Curcio was the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press from 1999-2001 and has currently served in the same capacity since 2008. 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 been honored twice by the North Carolina Press Association.
Albemarle
Albemarle football opens with rain-soaked road game at Chatham Central
Friday’s season opener for the Albemarle Bulldogs was a long road trip to Chatham Central. It was a rain-soaked playing field for much of the ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, February 26, 2021 9:25 pm
football
High school football returns to Stanly as Rebel Bulls host South Davidson
The long wait for high school football fans for the 2020 season finally ended two months into 2021 when South Stanly hosted South Davidson Thursday ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, February 26, 2021 2:10 pm
Brandon Beane
Former South Stanly football coach recovering after heart transplant
One local former football coach and educator joined a small group of people, approximately 5,000 each year worldwide, who have successfully received a new heart. ...
by Charles Curcio, Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:59 pm
Albemarle
Football coaches react to increased capacity for games as season opens
With increased capacity allowed by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, high school football coaches are reacting to the news. Albemarle head coach Richard Davis said ...
by Charles Curcio, Thursday, February 25, 2021 11:10 am
COVID-19
Middle school football cancelled in Stanly, other sports to move forward
Middle school football in Stanly County will not be competing this spring along with other team sports, according to a recent decision by Stanly County ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, February 24, 2021 5:23 pm
2A playoffs
West Stanly men host Atkins in playoff matchup
For three quarters of Tuesday’s first-round 2A men’s basketball playoff game, the host West Stanly Colts and visiting Atkins Camels played an even match up ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 11:44 pm
Department of Transportation
Richfield project will not include roundabout, DOT reps say
Members of the Department of Transportation met with the Richfield Town Commissioners Monday night to clarify the purpose of a new project planned for the ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, February 23, 2021 1:55 pm
basketball
Stanly basketball teams qualify for state playoffs
Three Stanly County high school basketball teams will continue to play this week in the opening round of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association ...
by Charles Curcio, Monday, February 22, 2021 4:16 pm
North Stanly
North Stanly, West Stanly varsity football opener delayed due to COVID
According to an email Monday afternoon from Stanly County Schools’ Athletic Director Beverly Pennington, Friday’s home opening varsity football game between North Stanly and West ...