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State declines to pursue fight for Badin dam
At last, the fight for the dam in Badin appears to be over. The decade-long battle has continued since the state requested the federal recapture ...
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Badin passes resolution opposing Assembly bills
Badin Town Council considered multiple resolutions during its regular meeting Tuesday, including one that would oppose two North Carolina House and Senate bills. SB 179 ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:43 am
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RAVE: Main Street Players present ‘Wonderland Tales’
Four Stanly County teenagers wrote the play that will be presented for children through the Stanly County Partnership for Children this month. Blair Burris, 17, ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Friday, April 5, 2019 11:03 am
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Badin will join in 10 Days of Uwharrie Festival
Badin’s plans to participate in the next 10 Days of Uwharrie Festival are falling into place. The Badin Town Council discussed plans during its meeting ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Wednesday, March 13, 2019 11:24 am
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Artists display talents, win awards
Local artists showed off their skills through displays, performances and demonstrations at the third annual Stanly County Celebration for the Arts Feb. 17. The event ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Thursday, February 21, 2019 3:27 pm
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BMC buys Locust Lumber Company
A family-owned Stanly County business was sold to new owners earlier this month. Locust Lumber Company was sold to BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., according to ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Friday, February 15, 2019 6:07 am
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Badin residents complain on status of former golf course
Multiple Badin residents approached the town council during its meeting Tuesday evening, requesting an update on the construction on Willow Street and complaining about the ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Wednesday, February 13, 2019 11:20 am
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Students, staff absences increase as flu rates spike
Stanly County Schools is taking steps to avoid spreading flu as more staff and students miss school due to illness. The district does not have ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Friday, February 8, 2019 10:26 am
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Court upholds order for Yadkin Project license
Despite efforts by the state to fight an operating license granted to Alcoa Power Generating, Inc. for the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project, the U.S. Court of ...
by Imari Scarbrough, Monday, January 28, 2019 2:44 pm
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Council job, Burr’s application remain pending
After legislation allowing the Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council to set a higher wage for its open executive director position failed, the position remains unfilled, and ...