The Stanly News and Press (Albemarle, NC) Features

Mical celebrates one year of Cakes from Home

2012-05-26T10:59:40-04:00

Albemarle Downtown Development provides features on participants from the Farmers Market.

Claytons owners of the ‘Lucky Duck’ in the GHA Autism Supports Rubber Duck Derby

2012-05-25T11:58:45-04:00

Hundreds of individuals gathered at City Lake Park in Albemarle Saturday for the Fourth Annual GHA Autism Supports Rubber Duck Derby.

VIDEO: 'Ring of fire' solar eclipse

2012-05-21T12:08:50-04:00

The solar eclipse that took place Sunday evening was an annular eclipse, one in which the moon blocks almost all of the sun. Some of the best viewing was in Asia, as with this video filmed in Japan.

Career Tips For New Grads

2012-05-21T11:15:19-04:00

(StatePoint) If you’re a new college or high school graduate, you may have been told by older relatives that the best way to launch your career is to get a decent job and stick with it. But many experts today warn that the expectation of relying on one company to employ you until you retire is no longer realistic.

‘Dark Shadows’ — past and present

2012-05-21T16:06:03-04:00

With respect to full disclosure, I have been a fan of “Dark Shadows” for a very long time.

New Changes For Social Security And Federal Benefit Recipients

2012-05-21T11:13:06-04:00

(StatePoint) The U.S. Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper federal benefit checks. Everyone who receives Social Security, Supplement Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefit payments by check is required to switch to electronic payments by March 1, 2013.

‘The Avengers’ begins summer movie season in style

2012-05-14T16:14:12-04:00

At this point there may be no need to review a film like “The Avengers.” In the first weekend, this latest film adaptation of comic book heroes grossed the highest box office receipts in history — $207,438,708.

Springfest allows kids to have fun as era at school nears an end

2012-05-02T14:43:37-04:00

Ridgecrest Elementary School held its final Springfest on Friday. In the past, the games and events have helped assist with programs and enhancements to the school. With Ridgecrest closing, it was decided this one would be an event “for the kids.”

Volunteers, participants enjoy activities of Special Olympics, Youth Athletes

2012-04-30T14:07:41-04:00

The Stanly County 2012 Young Athletes and Special Olympics took place on Wednesday morning at Albemarle High School.

Windy Hill in New London

2012-04-27T15:48:31-04:00

Windy Hill Farm is a Stanly County farm with deep roots in the local agricultural community. Come visit Windy Hill Farm at The Stanly County Farmers’ Market.