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Drugs and firearms seized after joint law enforcement operation
ALBEMARLE — In a joint law enforcement operation with the Norwood Police Department, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office ...
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New principal named at East Albemarle Elementary School
ALBEMARLE — East Albemarle Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Stanly ...
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Stanly school board approves CTE local plan for 2025-26 academic year
ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has given its official approval for the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) ...
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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry to relocate pipe coating operations to Oakboro
OAKBORO — The last remaining operational activity of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry’s former 55-acre foundry in uptown Charlotte ...
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Pfeiffer Falcon featured in 2025 USILA Senior All-Star Game
MISENHEIMER — A Pfeiffer Falcon was the only player from the USA South Athletic Conference to participate in ...
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Pfeiffer hosts 2025 Keith Crisco Memorial Golf Tournament
MT. GILEAD — A golf tournament fundraiser in support of Pfeiffer University’s athletics department and Falcon Club was ...
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County’s second-annual Make Music Day approaches
ALBEMARLE — With Stanly County’s second iteration of Make Music Day less than a month away, event organizers ...
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Gateway of Hope receives rezoning approval for group care facility
NEW LONDON — An addiction recovery center in New London recently received a conditional rezoning approval from the ...
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Stanly school board, commissioners discuss SCS’s budget requests
ALBEMARLE — In a special-called meeting on Wednesday night, the Stanly County Board of Education held a joint ...
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Hope Vibes brings mobile shower, laundry truck to Albemarle
ALBEMARLE — The Hope Tank — a mobile shower, laundry and hygiene support truck — is making a ...
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Pfeiffer softball comes up short in NCAA Regional
MISENHEIMER — With a final record of 37-9, the Pfeiffer University softball team’s 2025 season and postseason have ...
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Parks and rec plan presented to Albemarle Council
ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, councilmembers were presented with an overview of ...
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Summertime Sip Festival to debut in Albemarle
ALBEMARLE — For the 14th year, North Carolina’s local wine industry will soon be celebrated with the help ...
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Pfeiffer enters 2025 NCAA Softball Tournament
MISENHEIMER — On the heels of its third-straight USA South Tournament Title victory, the Pfeiffer University softball team ...
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More than 600 graduate from 49 different programs at SCC
ALBEMARLE — In an annual tradition, Stanly Community College held its graduation ceremonies and commencement events at the ...
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Stanly Schools see strong enrollment in CTE programs
ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has revealed its annual presentation on the highlights and accomplishments of the school ...
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Ridgecrest Fire meets with Stanly commissioners on funding
LOCUST — The Ridgecrest Volunteer Fire Department hosted the Stanly County Board of Commissioners last Thursday to ask ...
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Albemarle Council hears 2025-26 budget proposal
By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — On Monday night, City Manager Todd Clark presented a budget ...
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Ford, Huneycutt discuss tariffs, economic issues with Stanly Chamber
ALBEMARLE — Tariffs, state bills and their impact in Stanly County were among the topics discussed by North ...
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Norwood budget proposal could reduce property taxes, maintain utility rates
NORWOOD — For the second straight year, the proposed budget for the Town of Norwood will not have ...
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Stanly Schools presents Oakboro proposal to town commissioners
OAKBORO — With millions of dollars in repairs needed and overcrowding issues facing Oakboro STEM Elementary, the Stanly ...
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Stanly Community College VP says trades facility nears completion
ALBEMARLE — In a report Monday at the Stanly County EDC Board Meeting, a Stanly Community College vice ...
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A legacy continued and conversation renewed
This week marks a new chapter in the history of community journalism in Stanly County. With an appreciation ...
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‘The Andy Griffith Show’ on path to become North Carolina’s official state television show
North Carolina may soon have an official state television show, and there is a connection to Stanly County. ...
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Food Truck Fridays continue this week
Enjoy free live music and food this Friday as Food Truck Fridays returns to Albemarle. The event runs ...