NEWS Heated words exchanged at Richfield Town Council regarding church permit A heated exchange took place at Monday night’s meeting of the Richfield Town Council between a council member and a Richfield resident. Commissioner Jim Misenheimer ... Read more

NEWS Tour of Homes to include two historic structures The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation (ADDC) will host its annual Holiday Tour of Homes from 2-6 p.m. Dec. 13. Eight historic sites, consisting of both ... Read more

NEWS Stanly has ‘significant community spread’ as it passes 2,800 COVID cases As the coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen in North Carolina, with a record 4,296 new cases reported Thursday, the state’s Department of Health and Human ... Read more

OPINION COOKING WITH THE SNAP: Fall Harvest Salad Editor’s Note: As the SNAP turns 140 this year, let’s celebrate the past with some of our favorite recipes of our grandparents, parents, aunts and ... Read more

OPINION DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Thanksgiving 2020 The weather has begun to cool down and the leaves are almost all down. The signals are all around; it is about time for eating ... Read more