Martha Sue Hall
Stanly nominees receive State PBL honors
Two Stanly County community leaders received special recognition at the 2021 North Carolina Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) State Leadership Conference awards program held via live ...
Top Stories
Badin hosts second annual Juneteenth celebration
Residents from as far away as Charlotte converged at the park in the West Badin community to celebrate ...
South Stanly sends seven wrestlers to state finals
The South Stanly wrestling team had seven wrestlers qualify for this week’s state finals after competing in the ...
Vaccine clinic for young people happens Wednesday at Albemarle Middle
Young people 12 and older and their families will have the chance to get their first shot of ...
Local partnerships seek donations for children
Richfield Civitan, in partnership with Crossroads Connection and First Bank, is sponsoring a drive to support two Child ...
Miss America
Miss Stanly, Miss Outstanding Teen prepare for state competitions
The 2021 Miss North Carolina Pageant will crown winners this week for Miss North Carolina and Miss North Carolina Outstanding Teen. Stanly County will be ...
by Charles Curcio.
1A
Albemarle, North Stanly wrestlers win regional titles
At the 1A Eastern Regionals for wrestling last Tuesday at Rosewood, wrestlers from Albemarle and North Stanly both earned regional titles. North Stanly’s representative for ...
by Charles Curcio, Monday, June 21, 2021 1:10 pm
SNAP Back In Time
SNAP BACK IN TIME – 1951 – Holt to represent Jaycees in state pageant
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. June 15, 1951 Pageant Ivonia Holt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philas Holt ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 21, 2021 11:34 am
News
Carolina Christian School announces honor roll for year
Carolina Christian School announces its honor roll for the 2020-2021 school year: Third Grade Jake Al Soudi, Allison Barbee, Kendall Jenkins, Avery Pigg, Lola Wilson. ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 21, 2021 11:08 am
eat local
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: Supporting local means supporting local newspapers
As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, June 21, 2021 10:49 am
2A
West Stanly wrestlers advance to state finals
In the 2A Midwest Wrestling Regionals last weekend at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, West Stanly advanced a number of wrestlers into the 2A state ...
by Charles Curcio, Sunday, June 20, 2021 7:15 pm
Albemarle
R.J. Prince signs with New England Patriots
Like many professional football players, Albemarle’s R.J. Prince has been working hard to stay ready for the call. Recently, he got that call from an ...
by Charles Curcio, Saturday, June 19, 2021 6:14 am
News
SNAP BACK IN TIME – 1966 – New camping area at Morrow Mountain
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. Tuesday, June 14, 1966 Morrow The new family camping area in Morrow Mountain ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 5:16 pm
News
Piano, voice, organ students perform recital
Piano, voice and organ students of Anne F. Cooper presented their spring recital May 16 at Central United Methodist Church in Albemarle. Rev. Nathan Fox ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 5:07 pm
Paderewski Gold Medal
Nantz receives piano award
Emma Nantz was awarded the Paderewski Gold Medal in the piano auditions sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She received a “Superior Plus” ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 3:05 pm
Jeff Jackson
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Jackson speaks to crowd at Rock Creek Park
Late last year, Jeff Jackson was still mulling whether to run for U.S. Senate in 2022. As the father of three young kids, the state ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, June 18, 2021 1:42 pm
graduates
Private school announces graduates
Scholars Academy for the Gifted and Artistically Elite, a private school for gifted learners, has announced its first graduating class of four students — three ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 10:44 am
John Hood
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Users should pay for highways
As a fiscal conservative who thinks government is generally too large and taxes too high, I am grateful for the gas tax. You should be, ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 9:48 am
Atrium Health
Atrium extends vaccination program to farm workers
In order to ensure that as many people in the region get vaccinated as possible, Atrium Health is extending its vaccine availability through a program ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, June 18, 2021 8:38 am
News
Christmas in July 5K returns
Christmas in July 5K returns Vac & Dash’s Christmas in July 5K will begin at 7:30 a.m. July 17 at Badin Road Drive-In. Race registration is ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, June 18, 2021 8:19 am
M&R Retreading and Oil
Family-owned tire company in Norwood celebrates 50 years of service to the community
Throughout the many decades, family-owned M&R Retreading and Oil in Norwood has navigated through many challenges including a recession, a fire and the pandemic. Each ...
by Chris Miller, Thursday, June 17, 2021 4:14 pm
Carolina Christian School
Carolina Christian School announces honor roll for quarter
Carolina Christian School has announced its honor (All A’s) for the fourth quarter of the 2020-2021 school year. Third Grade Allison Barbee, Hayden Everts, Dave ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 3:46 pm
Paderewski Gold Medal
Williamson receives Paderewski Gold Medal
Jack Williamson was awarded the Paderewski Gold Medal in the piano auditions sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers. He received a “Superior Plus” ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 3:05 pm
News
Pee Dee Electric CEO elected to national board
Pee Dee Electric CEO and Executive Vice President Donald Spivey has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the National Rural Electric ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:59 pm
News
County Nutrition Menu – June 21-25
The Senior Nutrition Program is part of Stanly County Senior Services. Lunch is served to anyone 60 and older at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 2:19 pm
SNAP Back In Time
SNAP BACK IN TIME – 1981 – A pageant contender
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. Tuesday, June 16, 1981 Pageant While Madelyn Efird made the news for winning ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 12:34 pm
News
Carolina Christian School announces headmaster’s list for year
Carolina Christian School has announced its headmaster’s list (All A’s) for the 2020-2021 school year: Third Grade Parker VonCannon, Alexis Whitley, Cole Martin. Fourth Grade ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 10:58 am
News
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – Second Street Presbyterian Church
Today is a continuation from the last Peeking into the Past story … In 1943 the church purchased land on South Second Street in Albemarle. ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, June 17, 2021 10:19 am
budget
Stanly commissioners discuss plans for potential recreation grant program
Stanly County Commissioners discussed a proposal at Monday’s county budget workshop regarding a recreation grant plan. Commissioner Peter Asciutto made a presentation to the board ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:42 pm
baseball
North Stanly baseball downed in first round of state playoffs
The North Stanly baseball season ended Tuesday night on the road in the opening round of the 1A state playoffs. A passed ball in the ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 4:25 pm
News
South graduate receives Edith Norwood Scholarship
Sadie Lee, who graduated from South Stanly High with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude with Highest Praise, has been award the Edith Norwood Scholarship. ...