News
Hope Exchange aims to help Haiti, others
On Albemarle’s North Second Street, a few blocks south of U.S. Highway 52, sits an old, nondescript brick building with a few out-of-the-way shops. Several ...
Jo Grey, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Morrow Mountain State Park
Morrow Mountain continues to offer many summer activities
Outdoor vacations are for making memories. Jeffery Davidson agrees. His family spent summer vacations in a Morrow Mountain State Park cabin because it was affordable. ...
by Jo Grey, Friday, May 27, 2022 2:23 pm
West Stanly Senior Center
Bunnies pop up around West Stanly Senior Center
“People have been staying home too much,” said Penny Finnell who lives in the center of Locust, just a hop, skip and a jump from ...
by Jo Grey, Monday, April 11, 2022 10:47 am
Badin
A look at the Hardaway Site – past, present and future
A North Carolina Historical Marker posted just past the Badin Lake boat launch area on N.C. Highway 740 identifies the Hardaway Site location as one ...
by Jo Grey, Monday, March 28, 2022 4:51 pm
Stanly County Senior Center
Fidget Friends seek to help dementia patients
People of a certain age often have reams of things saved up for future use. Ann Snuggs admits she has a basement full of doodads, ...
by Jo Grey, Saturday, March 19, 2022 4:24 pm
disc golf
EANC seeks disc golfers to raise funds for epilepsy
Calling on the generosity of area amateur disc golf players, the Electric Disc Connection Traveling Throw Show is coming Saturday to Oakboro District Park, 423 ...
by Jo Grey, Monday, November 1, 2021 3:47 pm
Badin
Renovating a Badin landmark
Does it take a village, or does a village take hold of us? Ask newcomers why they move to town, and don’t be surprised when ...
by Jo Grey, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 9:28 am
Community
C&C: Badin/Palestine News – Morrow officials offer tour, hike
Badin United Methodist Church A Bible study of the book of Acts by Pastor Beau Linker is offered each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the ...
by Jo Grey, Saturday, March 14, 2020 10:44 am
Air National Guard
Air National Guard members mentor students
Military service members usually possess camaraderie and esprit de corps, but so do mothers. Even a full-time dedicated master sergeant must operate in a sphere ...
by Jo Grey, Monday, January 20, 2020 11:29 am
Air National Guard
Air National Guard gives to students
“Hidden in plain sight” might describe the Air National Guard presence in Stanly County. It’s New London facility is off the beaten path, but the ...