Board of Adjustments
Stanly commissioners appoint members to local boards
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have approved a number of appointments to several local boards. For the authority board of the Stanly County Airport, ...
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With cases on the rise, CDC recommends masks for fully vaccinated people
With coronavirus cases continuing to spread across the country, the CDC announced this week that even fully vaccinated ...
Board of Adjustment hearing postponed after accident
Because of a development involving one of the staff members of the town of Richfield, Wednesday’s scheduled meeting ...
Stanly commissioners appoint members to local boards
The Stanly County Board of Commissioners have approved a number of appointments to several local boards. For the ...
Pfeiffer University selects new registrar
Robin Listerman has been named Registrar of Pfeiffer University. Listerman, who was the University’s Director of Academic Operations, ...
Centers for Disease Control
With cases on the rise, CDC recommends masks for fully vaccinated people
With coronavirus cases continuing to spread across the country, the CDC announced this week that even fully vaccinated people should begin wearing masks in public ...
by Chris Miller.
SERVPRO
SERVPRO wins Chairman’s Silver award
SERVPRO announces that SERVPRO of Anson, Stanly and Richmond counties received the Chairman’s Silver award at the company’s 52nd annual convention July 19-23 at the ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 4:20 pm
Nutrition Menu
County Nutrition Menu – Aug 2-6, 2021
The Senior Lunch Sites are now open for eat-in dining. Seniors who are signed up to get lunches are invited to come into the sites ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:53 pm
Gary Pearce
GARY PEARCE COLUMN: What you’ll hear in politics next year
It’s clear how the two political parties want to define the debate in next year’s elections, in North Carolina and nationally. Republicans want to argue ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 3:07 pm
BREAKING NEWS
South Carolina man arrested, charged with sex offenses with underage girl
A South Carolina man was arrested Tuesday following a report law enforcement received last month involving sexual offenses with an underage girl. After an investigation conducted ...
by Chris Miller, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 2:48 pm
News
SNAP BACK IN TIME – 1951 – Albemarle was one of the largest cities in the state
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. July 24, 1951 Census Final 1950 census figures had given the city of ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:25 pm
John Hood
JOHN HOOD COLUMN: Fewer students major in humanities
RALEIGH — Most students attend colleges or universities primarily to acquire the knowledge, skills and credentials required to get a rewarding job. That’s what most ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:05 pm
Doug Creamer
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Living with excellence
The rumor that Larry Macon allowed me to fly his plane solo is just not true. I am going to have to stop spreading that ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 12:00 pm
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Just in time for back to school
We have been through over 1.5 years of a pandemic and school is about to begin. Healthcare workers are exhausted. Too many tears have been ...
by SNAP Letters, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 10:00 am
News
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 13-20, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Jamie Brandon Honeycutt, 34, was arrested for two counts of felony surrender by surety at South Third ...
by Staff Reports, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 9:53 am
Olympics
Former Pfeiffer athlete competed in 1988 Seoul Olympics
With the Tokyo Olympics underway, Pfeiffer University recently looked back at Stephanie McKnight, a former Pfeiffer tennis and women’s basketball student-athlete, who has competed on ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 7:06 pm
Hepatitis A
STATE: North Carolina Hepatitis A outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Tuesday announced the state has surpassed 1,000 reported cases of hepatitis A associated with ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:11 pm
The Brew Room
The Local Room owners to open brewery in Locust
For fans of The Local Room restaurant in Locust, there’s good news on the horizon. The owners are planning to open a sister business on ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 4:05 pm
journalism
GUEST OPINION: Supporting local journalism supports this community
By Dean Ridings, CEO, America’s Newspapers The Local Journalism Sustainability Act (LJSA) was recently introduced in the House and has now been introduced in the ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:49 pm
Farm Service Agency
USDA accepts nominations for Stanly County FSA Committee
Farmers and ranchers have until Aug. 2 to nominate candidates to serve on the Stanly County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Committee. The U.S. Department of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:29 pm
accident
Tractor trailer, truck collide on Millingport Road
One driver had to be hospitalized in a two-vehicle traffic incident Monday on Millingport Road. The driver of a Forrest Fence truck driving South on ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 2:30 pm
assets
Uwharrie Capital reports increased assets
Uwharrie Capital Corp and its subsidiary, Uwharrie Bank, reported consolidated total assets of $845.3 million at June 30, versus $827.8 million at Dec. 31, 2020. ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:59 pm
Asheville
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – The Stanly County Patriots Part 2
During the first part of 1974, the North Carolina Professional Football League made up of the Stanly County Patriots, Catawba Valley Chiefs, Burlington Bears, Greensboro ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:44 pm
license
Marriage Licenses obtained in June in Stanly County
Marriage licenses were issued to the following in June in Stanly County: Gazelle Angelica Gonzales Ancheta and Ralph Samule Bennett, III on June 21. Salem ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:05 pm
SNAP Back In Time
SNAP BACK IN TIME – 1981 – West Stanly was headed to the World Series
SNAP Back In Time takes a look back at newsmakers from yesteryear. Friday, July 24, 1981 Cemetery Fund Charles B. Casper, who served from 1951 ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 12:02 pm
books
Local book and school supply drive needs donations
As schools go back to more normal operations, two Stanly students plan to continue to help others with a program started last year. Addie and ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:37 am
Harristown
HARRISTOWN NEWS: Church to have homecoming
Just as the warm sun penetrates the earth and the rains nourishes the plants, we must remember to keep our bodies hydrated. Drink plenty of ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 11:17 am
Richfield Town Council
Richfield Town Council OKs housing subdivision
A new subdivision which is close to being completed got final approval from the Richfield Town Council. At Monday’s meeting, Councilman Barry Byrd reported on ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:27 am
Community Table
Richfield Board of Adjustments to hear appeal from church regarding soup kitchen
The immediate fate of the proposed Community Table location at Richfield United Methodist Church may be determined this week. At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, the Richfield ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:15 am
Atrium Health Stanly
Birth Announcements for June in Stanly County
The following births were recorded from Atrium Health Stany in June: Jazlynn Isabelle Alvarez was born June 6 at Atrium Health Stanly to Jubela Jaimes ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 10:04 am
Anderson Road
Albemarle council addresses traffic concerns at intersection of Anderson Road and Woodhurst Lane
The Albemarle City Council recently discussed traffic concerns near the intersection of Anderson Road and Woodhurst Lane. Several residents have been voicing complaints recently of ...