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March 13, 2013

Newly-elected Pope Francis--Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina--waves to an adoring crowd at the Vatican.

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Bear spotting in Albemarle
A black bear was spotted at Rock Creek Park in Albemarle Tuesday afternoon.

June 18, 2013 1 Photo
Trash schedule remains same; crews awaiting help on large items
What Do I Keep?
Rockwell woman killed in car accident
Storm causes destruction in Albemarle, Stanly County

Local News

Red Cross announces spring promotion
About 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood; however, only three percent actually do.

June 18, 2013
Matthew’s Place offers Alzheimer’s awareness workshop
Patriotic concert

Sports

South Stanly claims second straight 1A state title
The third and final game of the 2013 1A baseball State Finals Series mirrored the previous game, with similar visual and physical properties but reversed.

June 1, 2013
West Stanly claims 2A state title over South Granville
Stanly County American Legion Baseball Notebook

Opinion & Letters to the Editor

Shining stars in a time of darkness
The acts of kindness shown during the aftermath of Thursday night’s storm is a nice sign for humanity.

June 18, 2013
School’s Out!
Many factors explain current economic situation in China

Lifestyles

Teeter-Eudy
Hoyt and Sherri Teeter of Oakboro, N.C. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christen Leigh Teeter, to Samuel Paul Eudy, son of Rick and Debra Eudy of Ridgecrest, N.C.

June 14, 2013 1 Photo
Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Allen Huneycutt
Randall-Watt

Features

Almond to tell story of the lynching of Alec Whitley
The Stanly County Museum has invited David D. Almond Jr. to tell the true story of the only man ever to be hanged in Stanly County.

June 18, 2013
Is it really possible to not know you're pregnant until the birth?
VIDEO: You won't believe how much Google interns are paid

Regional

“Operation I-85 South” results in multiple arrests and seizures
CHARLOTTE – Probation/parole officers from the Department of Public Safety, along with local and federal law enforcement officers, arrested 33 individuals this past week and seized drugs and guns from offenders on probation and parole during “Operation I-85 South,” a warrantless search operation in Mecklenburg, Rowan, Cabarrus and Gaston counties. The operation began Monday, June 3 and ended Friday, June 7.

June 10, 2013
Wingate University announces new campus at Ballantyne
Stallings couple plans trip to Italy with $255,597 Cash 5 jackpot win

State & National News

A method of facial mapping is demonstrated in Clearwater, Fla., on June 4 by Scott McCallum, systems analyst and co-administrator of the facial recognition program for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office utilizes one of the most advanced facial recognition programs available to law enforcement in the country.