NEWS Beverly Knits, Inc. acquires Gentry Mills On Tuesday Beverly Knits, Inc. purchased the assets of Gentry Mills. The new business, Creative Dyeing & Finishing, LLC, will continue to provide dyeing and ... Read more

NEWS Stanly County Schools adopts early start calendar The Stanly County School Board voted Tuesday to start classes in early August next year, going against the state’s school calendar law. In 2004, the ... Read more

NEWS Campaign to collect jackets, blankets for homeless individuals Every Tuesday and Friday, Kari Womack and Marcus Berry, peer support specialists with Uwharrie Harm Reduction Initiative, spend time with homeless individuals as they are ... Read more

OPINION DG MARTIN COLUMN: Hurricane Ian reminded us Hurricane Ian hit us here in North Carolina last week hard enough to get our attention with its heavy rains and winds. Still all the ... Read more

OPINION DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: Making a difference in the community in many ways National Newspaper Week began Oct. 2. While this isn’t the typical holiday that most families celebrate, it does provide a good opportunity to take a ... Read more