BREAKING NEWS
Stanly surpasses 5,000 cumulative coronavirus cases
Stanly County achieved a grim milestone this week: it surpassed 5,000 cumulative coronavirus cases since March. An additional 65 new cases were reported on Thursday, ...
Top Stories
Locust officer Dietz receives first Chief Steven “Smitty” Smith Officer of the Year award
With a packed crowd Thursday night inside the Joel Honeycutt Community Room, including most of the police force, ...
Former Richfield mayor Wade Barbee dies
When Wade Barbee died last Wednesday, a piece of Richfield died. Barbee, 83, served the town of Richfield for ...
Stanly middle schools get OK to play sports
With high school student-athletes having the opportunity to play starting a few months ago, middle school student-athletes will ...
DAR selects students as Good Citizens
The Yadkin River Patriots Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution sponsors the DAR Good Citizens Program ...
Atrium Health
Recipients take first doses of COVID-19 vaccines
As of Wednesday, 645 people in Stanly County have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, either Pfizer or Moderna. Of that group, 43 ...
by Chris Miller.
News
Police seek suspect in catalytic converter thefts
Albemarle Police Department made an arrest last week as part of a growing problem in the area: theft of motor vehicle parts. Officers responded Jan. ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, January 18, 2021 11:07 am
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We, the people
As president of NCPTA, I reach out to our members and our state with sadness for our country, yet with much hope for this experiment ...
by SNAP Letters, Monday, January 18, 2021 10:47 am
News
Albemarle Police Reports – Jan. 16, 2021
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Benjamin Lawrence Keator, 26, was arrested on misdemeanor charge of assault on female at NC Highway 24-27 Bypass ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 18, 2021 10:30 am
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
STATE: Wildlife Commission to host virtual public hearing
Due to Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 188 that currently prohibits mass gatherings of more than 10 people indoors, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 18, 2021 9:20 am
News
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – Plyler Milling Company
Planning for a new roller mill in the Plyler community was first reported during July 1891. The business, managed by H. Luther Lowder, was known ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, January 18, 2021 8:40 am
Colts
West Stanly volleyball falls in 2A quarterfinals to West Wilkes
West Stanly’s volleyball program had never reached the third round of the state playoffs until Saturday’s home matchup as the second-seeded Colts hosted No. 3 ...
by Charles Curcio, Saturday, January 16, 2021 8:03 pm
Community
REGIONAL: Cabarrus County retiree scores $440,643 Cash 5 jackpot on her first try
RALEIGH – Phyllis Davis of Concord decided to purchase her first Cash 5 ticket and it ended up winning her a $440,643 jackpot. “It was ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 16, 2021 4:45 pm
News
STATE: Five-year statewide bird survey to begin in March
A group of government agencies, universities and nonprofit organizations will launch the first NC Bird Atlas survey this March. The statewide community science survey will ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, January 16, 2021 11:52 am
Letter to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Engaging in our greatest freedom
My eyes filled with tears last Wednesday watching an angry mob surge away from the gathered crowd in Washington, D.C and swarm around and into ...
by SNAP Letters, Friday, January 15, 2021 4:37 pm
News
West Stanly advances to 2A volleyball quarterfinals
West Stanly got another big night from Kayli Cleaver and Madison Kee in Thursday’s second-round playoff matchup at home against No. 7 South Rowan. The ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:07 pm
News
West Stanly basketball ends Forest Hills’ undefeated conference streak
One team the West Stanly men’s basketball program has had difficulty finding success versus in the previous decade has been Forest Hills. West’s last win ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:04 pm
Pfeiffer University
Staton-Williams leads organizational, community progress
In late 2006, the life of Diamond Staton-Williams had become so full that she now describes it as “wild.” In addition to parenting two young ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:29 am
Carolina Panthers
REGIONAL: Panthers make it official: Scott Fitterer is their new GM
BY STEVE REED, AP SPORTS WRITER CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers have hired Seattle Seahawks vice president of football operations Scott Fitterer to become ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 10:07 am
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
STATE: New 2021 harvest seasons established for striped bass on the Roanoke River
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission issued a proclamation outlining significant changes to the 2021 striped bass harvest season in the Roanoke River Management Area. Striped ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:59 am
#Albemarle Police Department
Albemarle Police Reports – Jan. 14, 2021
Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: Samuel Joshua Jackson, 38, was arrested for felony larceny of motor vehicle parts and felony charge of trafficking ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:13 am
News
SNAP BACK IN TIME – January 1981, 1966, 1951
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1981 Chamber Around 275 Chamber of Commerce members and their ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, January 15, 2021 8:17 am
News
STATE: First 100X The Cash prize brings $2 million win to Catawba County man
RALEIGH – Christopher Martin of Newton tried his luck on a new 100X The Cash ticket and saw it reveal the first $2 million top ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:50 pm
COVID-19
STATE: NC to vaccinate those 65+; College students not prioritized
By BRYAN ANDERSON Associated Press/Report for America RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina public health officials on Thursday unveiled an updated coronavirus vaccine distribution plan ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 3:26 pm
climate change
Hot again: 2020 sets yet another global temperature record
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer Earth’s rising fever hit or neared record hot temperature levels in 2020, global weather groups reported Thursday. While NASA ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:49 pm
News
Virtual visits increase for Stanly libraries during pandemic
Demand for the services for the Stanly County changed dramatically in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study released last year by ...
by Charles Curcio, Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:33 pm
News
Business hosts benefit for One7 Ministries
Two area individuals died in car accident Jan. 1. Less than three weeks later, friends and a local business have planned a fundraiser to benefit ...
by BJ Drye, Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:03 pm
East Albemarle Elementary School
East Albemarle students achieve perfect attendance
East Albemarle Elementary School has honored the following students for having perfect attendance during the second nine weeks of the 2020-2021 school year: Kindergarten Olivia ...
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:55 pm
Stanly County Sheriff's Office
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Jan. 13, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: David Wayne Alexander, 44, was arrested for misdemeanor stalking at South Stanly School Road, Norwood, Jan. 13.
by Staff Reports, Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:18 am
coronavirus
Health Department registers people eligible for COVID vaccines as part of Phase 1b
The Stanly County Health Department has begun registering people who are eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine as part of the state’s Phase 1b. Under ...
by Chris Miller, Thursday, January 14, 2021 10:01 am
News
Local couple goes to social media for help after camper stolen
One local resident took to social media this week after having a 30-foot camper stolen from their property last weekend. Dr. Karen Jaramillo, and her ...