Darrell Almond
Friends remember Skidmore as a public servant, historian of Norwood
Raymond Skidmore Jr. was a fixture in Norwood. Friends of the Stanly County native say he could always be found helping others. Skidmore, 88, died ...
Imari Scarbrough, Author at The Stanly News & Press
News
Officials discuss completion of broadband installation at airport
County and state representatives gathered at the Stanly County Airport Thursday afternoon to mark the completion of the broadband installation project. The project will support ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 2:04 pm
News
Fire departments receive grants
Oakboro Rural Volunteer Fire Department hosted North Carolina Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey for a check presentation and video shoot on Thursday. ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Tuesday, June 9, 2020 10:16 am
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Daycares stay open during coronavirus to help families
Although colleges, universities and K-12 schools are closing or moving to virtual learning due to the threat of COVID-19, many daycares and N.C. Pre-K facilities ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10:23 am
coronavirus
Stanly prepares for coronavirus
Stanly County organizations are preparing for the novel coronavirus that has infected people around the world. COVID-19 first emerged in Wuhan, China and spread quickly ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Monday, March 2, 2020 11:18 am
News
Expensive estates not scarce in Stanly
Some Stanly County residents may be surprised to learn that a home worth nearly $3 million was recently listed for sale in Stanfield. The house ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Sunday, March 1, 2020 5:30 pm
News
Badin to get new Christmas tree
Badin will get a new Christmas tree for future celebrations thanks to a discount and partnership with Better Badin. The tree will be about 22 ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Saturday, February 22, 2020 10:21 am
News
4 Rivers plans many efforts
Outdoor consignment store 4 Rivers is relatively new in town, but its founders have big plans for the little store. Paul Peters founded the store ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Thursday, February 20, 2020 10:58 am
Norwood
Children enjoy Norwood’s Winter Wonderland
Guests enjoyed sledding down a large, icy hill, visiting with Queen Elsa, checking out food trucks and more during the Winter Wonderland in Darrell Almond ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 9:56 am
BREAKING NEWS
Stanly County suffers damage from heavy storms
Several areas throughout Stanly County have been affected by heavy storms, with flooding along with fallen trees and power lines being reported. The heavy storms ...