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SCC honors cosmetology graduates in pinning ceremony
Fifteen talented cosmetology students at Stanly Community College recently reached a significant career milestone, celebrating the completion of ...
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DAR honors young writers, video producers
The Yadkin River Patriots Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored the winners and contestants of ...
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Locust Police names Citizen of the Year
At its March 13 meeting, Locust City Council and Locust Police Chief Jeff Shew recognized the police department’s ...
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Former Albemarle city employee files suit alleging wrongful termination, racial discrimination
A fomer employee of the City of Albemarle recently filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination ...
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SPIRIT OF STANLY: A dealership built by family
David Odom has been connected with the automobile business his entire life. “My father worked with Ford Motors ...
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Uwharrie Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex to open
Get your motors revving for the 2025 season opening of the Badin Lake OHV Trail Complex on the ...
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NATIONAL: U.S. secures extradition of fugitives, including one connection to Stanly County
WASHINGTON — Extensive coordination and cooperation efforts between the U.S. Department of Justice and law enforcement authorities in ...
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Stanfield administrator announces retirement
One of Stanfield’s most known individuals has announced her retirement. Bridgette Helms, who has been employed with the ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Free speech results in death threats?
When did it become OK to be opinionated if you’re conservative and extremely ignorant if you’re liberal? I ...
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Uwharrie Players to present ‘You Can’t Take It With You’
The Uwharrie Players are preparing for a production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy “You Can’t Take It With ...
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Stanly Community College will expand in Locust
Stanly Community College has acquired 16.1 acres of land adjacent to its Crutchfield Education Center in Locust, bringing ...
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West Stanly Middle School announces perfect attendance
West Stanly Middle School students who achieved perfect attendance during the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Pacesetting states offer growth solutions
RALEIGH — North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. If present trends continue, we’ll ...
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Stanly County Concert Band will perform Disney, other selections
The Stanly County Concert Band will present a free concert of “Disney Music Magic” at 7 p.m. April ...
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Birth announcements – February 2025
February births for Atrium Health Stanly: • Lakelynn Dean Almond was born February 24 to Brooke Shianne McAllister ...
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West Stanly Middle School announces honor roll
West Stanly Middle School has released its honor roll for the third quarter of the 2024-2025 school year: ...
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NC NEWSLINE: NC does not provide enough support to people with disabilities, families tell legislators
by Lynn Bonner, NC Newsline March 27, 2025 People with disabilities and their parents came to the Legislative ...
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It’s ‘gotta be the shoes’ for Pfeiffer senior
When Wilson Lohrer graduates from Pfeiffer University in May, he’ll have a B.S. degree in Business Management and ...
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JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Get ready for budgetary storm
RALEIGH — For universities, state governments, localities, medical providers, and other institutions receiving lots of federal money, it’s ...
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Stanfield resident selected for Phi Kappa Phi
Lilliya Garner of Stanfield was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the ...
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NC WILDLIFE COMMISSION: Some waterways remain dangerous for recreational activities post-Helene
Wildlife Commission cautions to avoid water bodies that still need cleaning up RALEIGH — Officials at the N.C. ...
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SCC to host medical careers open house
Stanly Community College will host a Medical Careers Open House on April 7 for individuals interested in pursuing ...
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Albemarle Parks and Recreation to host egg hunt
Albemarle Parks & Recreation will host its Easter Extravaganza at City Lake Park, 815 Concord Road, Albemarle from 10 ...
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DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: What AI can’t replace? Your local newspaper
Artificial intelligence is here — and it’s powerful. From recommending what to watch to helping draft messages or ...