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Albemarle

Family adopts highway, urges drivers to ‘pay attention’ after student’s death

The death of 18-year-old Lily Jane Taylor in an automobile accident two years ago brought a premature end to a life that friends and family, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, January 10, 2025 10:25 am

Tillery Compassionate Care

Burleson tree honors different type of family member

Among the many trees lining the corridors of Stanly Commons as part of Tillery Compassionate Care’s Festival of Trees, one honors two “unorthodox” members of ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 31, 2024 11:37 am

Locust

Locust welcomes new council member, officer

The Dec. 12 regular meeting of Locust City Council opened with City Clerk Amy Furr administering oaths of office to one new council member (DeDe ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 11:17 am

EMS

‘BEAR’ING GIFTS: Stanly EMS shows care with bears

For many, Christmas brings to mind family gatherings, youngsters waiting impatiently for Santa and the joy of sharing gifts with loved ones. But for others, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 10:56 am

Albemarle

Albemarle is recognized with multiple awards

In addition to receiving a very positive audit of its 2024 finances, the Albemarle City Council saw its Parks and Recreation Department, its former city ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 9:50 am

Tillery Compassionate Care

Festival of Trees marks 30 years of memories

The annual Festival of Trees, sponsored by Tillery Compassionate Care (TCC), kicked off its 30th year on Dec. 9 with a special observance highlighted by ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, December 20, 2024 3:28 pm

Locust

West Stanly kids shop with cops

Citizens in the Red Bridge area of Locust likely believed a major emergency had occurred at the neighboring Walmart Supercenter around 8:45 a.m. last Saturday. ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, December 20, 2024 1:25 pm

Stanly County

Stanly County Concert Band performs at Central Methodist

An audience of approximately 170 filled Central United Methodist Church on Dec. 5 to hear the annual Christmas Concert performed by the Stanly County Concert ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:36 pm

Albemarle

Albemarle Council members sworn in, former police HQ sold

After ballots cast in November yielded no changes to the makeup of Albemarle City Council, the board’s four re-elected council members and the city’s mayor ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 9, 2024 2:41 pm

Allison Hudson

Communi-Tea opens, supports Will’s Place

Allison Hudson Mingle and Corey-Beth Travaglini were recently faced with a decision. How could they use a one-room space adjacent to and downstairs from Will’s ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, December 6, 2024 2:15 pm

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