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Crossfit gym in Albemarle opens due to exemption in Phase 2 restrictions
An exemption in Gov. Roy Cooper’s order continuing to keep gyms and health clubs closed has allowed one Stanly gym to open its doors. CrossFit ... Read more
23 hours ago by Charles Curcio.
South Stanly teacher, tennis coach set to retire
She helped to build one tennis program in the county, then led another for many years while building a family atmosphere around the team. After ... Read more
6 days ago by Charles Curcio.
Pfeiffer Athletics names team MVPs
The Pfeiffer University athletics department has awarded Most Valuable Performer awards for the 2019-20 academic year. The awards, are selected by the respective head coach ... Read more
1 week ago by Charles Curcio.
State coaches association cancels annual all star games
Another opportunity for graduating senior student-athletes has gone by the wayside in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The North Carolina Coaches Association announced Thursday ... Read more
1 week ago by Charles Curcio.
NCHSAA extends dead period for student-athlete workouts
High school student-athletes hoping to start off-season workouts at the first of June will have to wait another two weeks. At a press conference Tuesday ... Read more
1 week ago by Charles Curcio.
Albemarle pools will remain closed for season
The City of Albemarle (COA) continues to monitor the events and guidance related to coronavirus COVID-19. As this situation continues, COA has decided to make ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Fishing tournament raises funds for Butterfly House
With the help of the community, Sgt. Bryan Springer, a member of The Friends of Butterfly House, and the Albemarle Police Department hosted the 7th ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Two former county softball standouts honored by Appalachian Athletic Conference
The Appalachian Athletic Conference (AAC) released the 2020 Softball All-Academic and Champions of Character teams recently. Among the names was former South Stanly standout Taryn ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
New N.C. 3 baseball league delayed
Hopes for Stanly’s baseball players to play in a American Legion-type league this summer got slightly dimmed Friday. According to the official Twitter page of ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Charles Curcio.
Pfeiffer reacts to NCAA position on athlete sponsorship
A recent opinion stated by the NCAA’s Board of Directors will have lasting impacts for student-athletes at all levels of competition. Those changes will include ... Read more