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Parts of rural Stanly should soon have fiber-powered broadband
Several rural areas of Stanly will soon have drastically-improved internet access following groundbreaking ceremony hosted by the Stanly ...
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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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NC fire marshal gives update on Emergency Training Center
ALBEMARLE — North Carolina Fire Marshal Brian Taylor attended and gave a brief presentation at the Albemarle City ...
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Oakboro to celebrate Fourth of July festivities for 67th year
OAKBORO — One of Stanly County’s most anticipated yearly traditions is back. In an annual set of festivities ...
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Stanly County Arts Council prepares for summer camp
ALBEMARLE — Now just weeks away, the Stanly County Arts Council’s 2025 Summer Arts Camp will soon arrive ...
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31st annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp underway
NEW LONDON — In a tradition that has continued since 1994, the annual Hoops Unlimited Basketball Camp is ...
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Albemarle holds ribbon cutting for StoryWalk trail
ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Albemarle Parks and Recreation’s ...
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Stanly insurance agent arrested on 72 felony charges
LOCUST — A Locust insurance agent has been charged with 72 felonies after allegedly defrauding clients by using ...
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Reds’ Rhett Lowder reports to Arizona for rehab program
Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect and former North Stanly ace Rhett Lowder is restarting the rehabilitation process following his ...
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Stanly high schools announce basketball coaching changes
STANLY COUNTY — Two local high schools have revealed that they have made coaching changes for their boys’ ...
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Albemarle names Darren Rhodes as next city manager
ALBEMARLE — The city of Albemarle announced Tuesday that its city council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren ...
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‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds in Albemarle
ALBEMARLE — A crowd of around 200 people took part in the “No Kings” protest held in Albemarle ...
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Six Stanly baseball players honored by NCBCA
STANLY COUNTY — Every year, the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association (NCBCA) announces the top overall player, pitcher ...
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Locust Parks and Rec offers summer sports programs
LOCUST — The City of Locust Parks and Recreation Department has advertised its selection of available summer sports ...
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School board expresses concern on public transparency
ALBEMARLE — Multiple members of the Stanly County Board of Education recently voiced their concerns about board transparency ...
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Albemarle Police’s CALEA public comment portal opens
ALBEMARLE — Members of the general public can now submit evaluations of the performance and effectiveness of the ...
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Pfeiffer baseball players awarded CSC Academic All-District honors
MISENHEIMER — A pair of Pfeiffer University baseball players — Hunter Huneycutt and Austin Wood — are among ...
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Pfeiffer introduces new assistant men’s soccer coach
MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer University’s new assistant men’s soccer coach will be a familiar face to fans of the ...
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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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Local NCHSAA state champions recognized at school board meeting
ALBEMARLE — A group of seven 1A and 2A NCHSAA state championship winners from two Stanly County high ...
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Stanly Special Olympians compete in 2025 Summer Games
ALBEMARLE — A delegation of 50 athletes from Stanly County traveled to Raleigh last weekend to take part ...
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Albemarle City Council passes proposed 2025-25 city budget
ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, councilmembers voted 4-3 to pass their proposed ...