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Historic building gets ‘cool’ opportunity
Albemarle’s historic Belk building is now under new ownership. The building — constructed in 1910 — was purchased by Robert and Claudia Swanson last month. ...
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Stanly’s smallest advocates raise breastfeeding awareness
Babies from around the county — along with their mothers — came out to Courthouse Square Park Saturday to raise awareness about an activity that ...
by Shannon Beamon, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 8:49 am
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Treetop park gets the go-ahead
Branches and tree trunks could be at the heart of Albemarle’s next big business. During their meeting Monday, the Albemarle City Council approved a lease ...
by Shannon Beamon, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 5:09 pm
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Civil servant leaves legacy in western Stanly
One of western Stanly’s most widely known civil servants passed away last week. Robert Harvey, 67, served as town administrator for both Oakboro and Stanfield, ...
by Shannon Beamon, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 4:30 pm
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New park to get new sign
Richfield’s newest park will get its first official marker soon. Councilors have decided to build a sign near the entrance to Tyson Park — a ...
by Shannon Beamon, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 9:06 am
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Memorial fuels support for veterans
A permanent salute to veterans is now on display in Stanfield. Dubbed the Stanfield Veterans Memorial, the pair of black granite benches and matching stone ...
by Shannon Beamon, Monday, August 6, 2018 9:24 am
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LADIES WHO CARE: Fairview members finish Honduras dress project
Each dress had its own special touch. A line of blue ribbon here. A bright red button there. Lace all along a hem. “Try this,” ...
by Shannon Beamon, Sunday, August 5, 2018 6:00 pm
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Math teacher brings back insights from China
When Christi Edwards left for a teaching program in China this summer, she expected things to be different. Different language, different culture, different teaching styles. ...
by Shannon Beamon, Sunday, August 5, 2018 3:22 pm
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City considers economic development incentive
Another Albemarle business is under consideration for an expansion incentive. Last month, city staff drafted an agreement that would give the unnamed business — currently ...
by Shannon Beamon, Saturday, August 4, 2018 5:16 pm
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Giant canoes take maiden voyage at Morrow Mountain State Park
Canoes are typically the little guys out on Lake Tillery. Between bass boats, and motorboats, and giant pontoon boats, most everything outsizes them. Up until ...