Thursday, January 18, 2007 — A rumor about Albemarle’s own “American Idol” star Kellie Pickler returning to Albemarle this weekend turned about to be just that — a rumor.
John Eric, a disc jockey for Charlotte radio station 96.9 Kat Country, reported Tuesday afternoon Pickler would return to her hometown Saturday and be greeted with a parade emceed by radio personality Paul Schadt.
When contacted by The Stanly News & Press Tuesday afternoon, Summer Miller, a local friend of Pickler, denied the claims, adding she had been in touch with Pickler and she had no plans to return home this weekend.
“I called her and she confirmed that she will not be in a parade this weekend,” Miller said.
On Wednesday morning, Kat Country apologized to listeners, saying the report had occurred due to a computer glitch. Instead of the parade piece, another promo was to have aired regarding a promotion involving Pickler’s involvement at the Daytona 500, sources said.
Pickler’s plans for the remainder of the week include guest hosting on ABC’s “The View” today and Friday.
In other Pickler news, someone recently made off with the second “Home of Kellie Pickler,” sign erected by the city of Albemarle.
B.J. Drye can be contacted by email at snaponline25@yahoo.com.
Local News
Related Photos
Discussion
Kat Country Radio announces Pickler parade by mistake
- Local News
-
-
Benefit raises $2K for C.A.R.E.
The community does care about C.A.R.E.
-
DHHS selects Monarch CEO to serve on DWAC
North Carolina Depart-ment of Health and Human (DHHS) Services Secretary Lanier Cansler recently appointed Dr. Peggy Terhune, chief executive officer at Monarch and executive director of The Arc of Stanly County, to the DHHS Waiver Advisory Committee (DWAC).
-
STANFIELD Town receives updates on break-ins, grants
Town commissioners received a report from Stanfield Police Department for the month of January during the council meeting Thursday night.
- SCCM seeks donations through Souper Bowl of Caring campaign
- TCR now offers care in Stanly
-
57 nursing homes win enhancement grants
Gov. Bev Perdue announced Jan. 19 that 57 North Carolina nursing homes are receiving grant funds totaling more than $640,000 that will be used to improve facilities to the benefit of their residents.
-
Smith named Ambassador of the Year
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce presented its 2011 Ambassador of the Year award to Tonya Smith during its 77th annual meeting Monday night.
-
Lowder named Citizen of the Year
A lifelong resident of Millingport was named the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce 2011 Citizen of the Year at Monday evening’s annual meeting of the chamber.
-
Green Pieces Recycling named Small Business of the Year
Green Pieces Recycling was named the 2011 Small Business of the Year at the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Monday.
-
Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 on B&E charges
Two Norwood men were arrested recently on breaking and entering charges, according to the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office.
- More Local News Headlines
-
