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VFW marks the life of veteran and wife
Each time the members of VFW Post 6369 went out to put flags around the New London Cemetery, they wondered about the grave. There was ...
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Domestic violence shelter to get much-needed remodel
Telling an abused man or woman there is no room at their shelter is always a tough moment for Esther House volunteers. “We’ve needed additional ...
by Shannon Beamon, Monday, July 2, 2018 5:56 pm
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Papier-mâché creates teamwork in new ways
Art is often a solitary occupation. One person pouring over a painting or picture or poem for long periods on their own. But one Stanly ...
by Shannon Beamon, Monday, July 2, 2018 10:36 am
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Village scales down spending
The village of Misenheimer’s overall expenses will go down about 2 percent during the next fiscal year. At their last meeting, village councilors approved a ...
by Shannon Beamon, Saturday, June 30, 2018 12:46 pm
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Two years of tax increases come to an end in Richfield
For the first time in two years, property taxes will remain the same in Richfield. According to the town’s 2018-19 budget — approved at the ...
by Shannon Beamon, Saturday, June 30, 2018 9:57 am
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UPDATE: De-annexation bill pushed back until fall
Many thought time had run out for a de-annexation bill targeting Badin, Stanfield and Red Cross. Despite being on the calendar nearly every day this ...
by Shannon Beamon, Friday, June 29, 2018 8:02 pm
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Locust tax rate remains untouched
For 21 years running, Locust property taxes will remain the same. At their last meeting, city councilors approved a budget that will maintain the current ...
by Shannon Beamon, Monday, June 25, 2018 9:31 am
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Stanly seniors celebrate more than a birthday
Beach ball garlands. Sand buckets filled with gifts. Multiple cakes decked with candles. A live band strumming on stage. Perhaps it would have seemed a ...
by Shannon Beamon, Thursday, June 21, 2018 9:53 am
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State commissioner congratulates Stanly workplaces
Everyone has someone. That is the reminder N.C. Commissioner of Labor Cherie Berry gave to those gathered at CHS-Stanly this week. Berry came there on ...
by Shannon Beamon, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 5:24 pm
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Stanfield wraps up budget, no tax increase
Stanfield residents can expect property taxes to stay the same during the next fiscal year. At their last meeting, the town council approved a 2018-19 ...