Cooperative Extension
Alexi becomes leader of Cooperative Extension staff
“It’s an exciting time to be working here,” says Molly Alexi, who assumed the directorship of the Stanly office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension ...
Toby Thorpe, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Albemarle Sweet Shop
Volunteers reflect on successful Community Christmas Dinner
With Albemarle’s downtown streets mostly empty on Christmas morning, the first block of West South Street was a notable exception as a steady stream of ...
by Toby Thorpe, Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:20 pm
Christmas
Hospice trees lit in memory of loved ones
Hospice of Stanly and The Uwharrie launched its annual Festival of Trees Dec. 6 at Stanly Commons with the Lighting of the Angel Trees, a ...
by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 13, 2021 11:31 am
George Crooker
After 31 years, Hopkins will retire from Stanly County YMCA
It can be said that Margrit Hopkins has taken the “scenic route” to Stanly County. The longtime fitness instructor was born in Germany, and lived ...
by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 13, 2021 10:01 am
N.C. Cooperative Extension
Ag Extension has new staff members
Created to develop prosperity for all North Carolinians through research-based agricultural, food and 4-H programs, the NC Agricultural Extension service relies on its local staff ...
by Toby Thorpe, Monday, October 4, 2021 11:40 am
Mike Thompson
Thompson remembered by friends
Norwood resident Mike Thompson, who passed recently at age 66 of COVID-19 complications, was never one to seek accolades or bring attention to himself. But ...
by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:44 pm
Albemarle
Albemarle approves vaccine incentives, development
Working through a Tuesday agenda heavy on public hearings, Albemarle City Council approved plans for two subdivisions, a map amendment and an annexation. In addition, ...
by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, September 9, 2021 10:06 am
News
Truck damages downtown Albemarle building
An accident at approximately 12:45 p.m. Wednesday resulted in extensive property damage to a building at 126 E. Main St., Albemarle. The building, owned by ...
by Toby Thorpe, Friday, August 27, 2021 8:37 am
Anson County
Waisner retires after long Parks & Rec career
After 25 years as parks and recreation director, Stanly native Jeff Waisner retired in July and was presented with the Order of the Long Leaf ...
by Toby Thorpe, Friday, August 13, 2021 12:07 pm
Jeep
Stanly County Jeepfest benefits first responders
Around 35 Jeeps, some showroom-clean and others splattered in mud, were on exhibit last weekend at Sun Plaza Car Wash and Quick Lube, as the ...