Stanly County
Commissioners approve two new DSS foster care positions
An understaffed foster care department in Stanly County was brought up by two Stanly County commissioners at the board’s Feb. 5 meeting. Commissioner Patty Crump ...
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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.
basketball
North Stanly men rally from 16 down, win close game at Mount Pleasant
The North Stanly men’s basketball team entered Friday’s game at Mount Pleasant with just one loss in Yadkin Valley Conference play. It came earlier in ...
by Charles Curcio, Sunday, February 11, 2024 2:21 pm
News
North Stanly men’s basketball pulls into tie for first in YVC standings, tops South
North Stanly was the site Tuesday night for a battle between the two men’s basketball teams with the best overall records in the Yadkin Valley ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:58 pm
Agri-Civic Center
Stanly commissioners approve position for Agri-Civic Center, livestock arena
Stanly’s new livestock arena continues to approach completion as commissioners approved a new position at Monday’s meeting. County Manager Andy Lucas expressed his excitement about ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, February 7, 2024 9:43 am
Stanly County
Stanly commissioners deny rezoning request for car dealership
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners denied a conditional zoning request for a possible new car dealership. By a vote of 6-0, the board denied ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:27 pm
Doug Smith
Former Comet becomes a defensive force for Pfeiffer
He was a standout his senior season at North Stanly and decided to play basketball at the next level while still staying in the county. ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, February 6, 2024 9:12 am
Vincent Gregory
Albemarle student named to state advisory board
The Stanly County Board of Education recently honored an Albemarle High School student for being named to a new state advisory board after competing in ...
by Charles Curcio, Monday, February 5, 2024 2:30 pm
News
Friends, community members remember Joyce Little
Many in Oakboro and the surrounding communities have this week been reflecting on the passing of the former mayor Joyce Little. Little, who died early ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, February 2, 2024 8:57 am
Albemarle
Committee recommends proposal for use of old Albemarle Police headquarters
The process for finding someone to take over or use the old Albemarle Police Department building has moved forward, according to a report at the ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 3:37 pm
Oakboro
Former Oakboro Mayor Joyce Little passes away
One of the longest serving mayors in Stanly County died Monday morning. Joyce Little, who served as the mayor of Oakboro for 18 years, was ...