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APD investigates woman’s death
Albemarle Police Depart-ment is conducting a death investigation after responding to an emergency medical call at the magistrate’s office Tuesday.
At 9:33 a.m., a medical call was received from the magistrate’s office. An APD officer responded along with Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel

September 2, 2010 1 Photo
Missing child found moments after alert issued
Stanly 4-H consists of many programs

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Fair opens tonight
Rides, games, music and more hit the Stanly County Fairgrounds tonight in the form of the 76th annual Stanly County Fair, sponsored by American Legion Post 76. This year, the rides will be put on by J&J Amusements.

September 2, 2010 1 Photo
Even though deadline has passed, SCS still accepts donations
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Pedestrians, motorists urged to be cautious at Pfeiffer

Sports

Albemarle, North renew their rivalry
The last season that the North Stanly football program enjoyed a victory over rival Albemarle was back in 1993, when the Comets blanked the Bulldogs 20-0.
Jack Gaster was in his first year as head coach of Albemarle with a squad that year that had just seven seniors, compared to Dick Gresham’s squad that had 16 seniors

September 2, 2010 1 Photo
‘Dogs top South in OT; Knights rally for victory
SNAP Football MVP

Lifestyles

Smith-Bowman Engagement
Ceb Sidney Smith of Stanfield and Starla Thomas Smith of Albemarle announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Marie Smith of Stanfield to Zachary Floyd Bowman of Stanfield, son of Floyd Bowman of New London and Lisa Morrison Bowman of Stanfield.

August 30, 2010 1 Photo
Brookses celebrate 65th anniversary
Couple celebrates Golden Anniversary

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Opinion

Five effective study skills for successful school year
The first day back to school can be a source of anxiety for both children and parents as they adjust to new routines, new teachers and friends, forthcoming homework assignments and, ultimately, tests.
To help parents and students kick-start the new school year successfully, Sylvan Learning-Albemarle offers five critical steps to help families make learning fun and easy.

September 1, 2010 1 Photo
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Features

Stanly Health Services conducts back-to-school backpack drive
The employees of Stanly Health Services collected 139 backpacks for children in need across Stanly County.
Staff members from Stanly Regional, Stanly Manor, Stanly Medical Services, Home Care of the Carolinas and Alliance Medical, Inc. were encouraged to participate in the month-long campaign by dropping off new backpacks in large green bins located at each facility.

September 1, 2010 1 Photo
11-year-old gets hair cut for Locks of Love

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Letters to the Editor

Boat safe, boat sober
The end of summer is quickly approaching. One of the last big weekends for boating is the Labor Day holiday.
All of us want to go on the water and have fun with our family and friends, but there are a few things we need to always keep in mind.

September 2, 2010
We should be pro-business
Many make School Tools Ride successful

Service News

Guard Soldiers Return from Iraq
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard’s 113th Finance Detachment, 130th Financial Management Company, headquartered in Siler City, returned after deploying for Operation Iraqi Freedom in October 2009 to North Carolina at Raleigh-Durham International Airport in Raleigh Aug. 19.

August 30, 2010 1 Photo
NC Air Guard Participates in Emergency Exercise
Moldovan Military Members Visit NCNG

Entertainment

Fair arrives in town
The 76th Stanly American Legion Post #76 Agricultural Fair Inc. Presents J&J Amusements. Fun for the whole family. September 2-Monday, September 6 at the Stanly County Fairgrounds.

August 30, 2010 1 Photo
Eat, Pray, Love Movie Trailer

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