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Candidates close out campaign committees

2012-02-08T14:18:42-05:00

Ronnie Michael, who was newly elected to Albemarle City Council during the 2011 General Election, has closed out his campaign committee, according to Kim Wilson, director of the Stanly County Board of Elections, and has therefore filed his final campaign expense disclosure report.

Police search for 3rd suspect

2012-02-08T14:32:44-05:00

Albemarle Police are attempting to locate a suspect involved in an early morning shooting into a house, according to Albemarle Police Chief William Halliburton.

Donation drop boxes remain a concern

2012-02-08T15:00:45-05:00

Albemarle City Council readdressed the issue of donation drop boxes during its regular meeting Monday night.

Study identifies top health concerns for the county

2012-02-07T11:51:51-05:00

Tobacco use, obesity and illegal substance abuse were among the top three issues facing the county, according to Stanly County Health Department Director Dennis Joyner.

County manager receives merit raise

2012-02-07T12:35:33-05:00

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners voted recently to issue a merit raise to Andy Lucas, county manager.

Deadline looms to help Stanly Early College win contest

2012-02-06T16:05:46-05:00

Last fall, the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI), a public policy organization dedicated to North Carolina’s future competitiveness, called upon North Carolina students to come up with an innovative way to reduce the drop-out rate of high school students.

Unemployment rate increases

2012-02-06T16:02:15-05:00

Stanly County was among the 93 counties across the state to experience an increase in the unemployment rate in December, according to statistics released by the Division of Employment Security.

Police makes arrests, find suspects sought by Union Co.

2012-02-05T11:18:18-05:00

Police chase suspect through Albemarle

2012-02-03T17:07:59-05:00

A male suspect led police on a chase through Albemarle Friday afternoon before being apprehended at the intersection of N.C. 24-27 and East Main Street.

CMC lists driver in serious condition after he becomes trapped in vehicle

2012-02-03T15:22:02-05:00