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UPDATE: 1 Dead, 1 Injured After Stanly County Boating Accident

2012-05-18T16:07:11-04:00

1 Dead, 1 Injured After Stanly County Boating Accident

2012-05-17T16:03:30-04:00

One person is dead and another is in the hospital following a boating accident Thursday morning at Badin Lake.

High-Speed Chase Thursday Morning

2012-05-17T16:05:43-04:00

A 25-year-old is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement
on a high-speed chase for close to an hour Thursday morning.

Albemarle Police arrest man for statutory rape/sexual offense of child

2012-05-17T12:15:13-04:00

Albemarle Police arrested Randall Lynn Oldaker, 25, of Albemarle around 12:20 a.m. Tuesday on charges of soliciting a child by computer, indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape/sexual offense of someone over six years old.

John Lowder Will Retire From Stanly County YMCA

2012-05-17T12:11:22-04:00

John Lowder, Executive Director of the Stanly County Family YMCA announced his plans to retire from the Y effective January 1, 2013 at the May Board Meeting of the Y. The Board of Directors approved his retirement plan and initiated a national search to fill his position.

SBI turns Fair info over to DA

2012-05-18T10:08:28-04:00

The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) has completed the investigation into unknown allegations against the Stanly County Fair Association, according to Noelle Talley, public information officer for the SBI.

Teams ready for Relay for Life

2012-05-18T10:04:21-04:00

The enthusiasm is high as participants gear up for the 2012 Relay for Life of Stanly County event Friday evening.

Working For A Cure

2012-05-18T09:47:34-04:00

The first-ever “Bikers Uniting For A Cure” Poker Run was conducted Saturday. Bikers from all over North Carolina met at BRH Powersport Services in Albemarle to cover 80 miles over Stanly County in support of Relay for Life Cancer Fund.

Citizens may see rate increase

2012-05-16T12:21:57-04:00

A rate increase for the treatment of sewage from Locust has been proposed by the town of Oakboro, according to City Administrator James Inman, which could impact the citizens of Locust.

Community creates Farm and Food Council

2012-05-16T12:15:07-04:00

Community members from Stanly County and surrounding areas met last Monday at Stanly Community College to take the first step toward forming a local Farm and Food Council, an organization designed to create a locally based, resilient farm and food economy.