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Stanly commissioners approve new water line project
The Stanly Board of Commissioners have added another water line project. Commissioner Lane Furr presented the motion to the board at a recent meeting to ...
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Heated words exchanged at Richfield Town Council regarding church permit
A heated exchange took place at Monday night’s meeting of the Richfield Town Council between a council member ...
South Stanly High teacher receives $2,000 grant to purchase chickens, build chicken coop
Though Casey Lemons teaches two animal sciences classes at South Stanly High School, there’s something missing from her ...
Richfield resident competes in Miss American Angus
Five young ladies competed for the title of Miss American Angus during the 2020 137th Annual Meeting Nov. ...
Cottonville residents arrested on gambling charges
Two residents at a Cottonville address were recently arrested on multiple gambling charges. Patrick and Patinesia Davis of ...
BREAKING NEWS
ADDC cancels Winter Wine Festival
Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation (ADDC), parent organization of the Stanly County Winter Wine Festival, announced Tuesday that it is canceling the festival originally scheduled for ...
by Staff Reports.
Doug Creamer
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Thanksgiving 2020
The weather has begun to cool down and the leaves are almost all down. The signals are all around; it is about time for eating ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:35 am
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: Greek and Hebrew guides to our political differences
How can ancient Greek and Hebrew thinking help us understand why our friends who support other political candidates see things so differently from us? Why ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 5:53 pm
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Tips for cooking (and saving) a smaller Thanksgiving feast
By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press If you’re planning a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year because of social distancing, you don’t have to give up the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 4:10 pm
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INTERNATIONAL: Pope book backs George Floyd protests, blasts virus skeptic
By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S. police killing of ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 12:14 pm
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More than $18.5 million invested into Albemarle downtown during fiscal year 2019-2020
In discussing the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation’s annual report for the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Joy Almond told the Albemarle City Council recently that roughly $18.6 ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, November 23, 2020 12:00 pm
SCC
SCC selects associate vice president
Stanly Community College announces that Blake Bostic has been named associate vice president of administrative and fiscal services. In his new role, Bostic will bring ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 9:26 am
Community
COOKING WITH THE SNAP: Slow Cooker Lasagna
Editor’s Note: As the SNAP turns 140 this year, let’s celebrate the past with some of our favorite recipes of our grandparents, parents, aunts and ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, November 23, 2020 8:23 am
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: NC elects Sen. Tillis to continue clean energy leadership
Once again, the North Carolina electorate has opted to send our effective, high-impact leadership back to the Senate. I congratulate Sen. Thom Tillis on his ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 22, 2020 2:19 pm
Columns
COLUMN: Tracking life-changing events that occur in high school sports, performing arts
Balancing concerns for the physical health of student participants competing in sports and performing arts with the social, emotional and mental health of these individuals ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:50 am
News
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – Johnny Palmer
Johnny Palmer grew up in Badin and learned to play golf at the local country club. He later enjoyed a successful career on the PGA ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:47 am
News
TODAY IN HISTORY – Nov. 22
Today is Sunday, Nov. 22, the 327th day of 2020. There are 39 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 22, ...
by Staff Reports, Sunday, November 22, 2020 8:20 am
News
Third annual Toys for Tots drive scheduled in Oakboro
Once again, Oakboro Police Chief T.J. Smith will be high atop a building again this December for a toy drive, but this year he will ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:35 pm
News
Chestnut retains position on New London Board after recount
As of 2:30 p.m. Friday, the Stanly County Board of Elections completed its recount in the race for the third and final spot up for ...
by Charles Curcio, Saturday, November 21, 2020 4:11 pm
Community
COOKING WITH THE SNAP: Broccoli and Orzo
Editor’s Note: As the SNAP turns 140 this year, let’s celebrate the past with some of our favorite recipes of our grandparents, parents, aunts and ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 21, 2020 1:22 pm
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Appreciation for compassion
My son suffered a medical emergency Thursday, Oct. 29, while driving on the Northeast Connector, lost consciousness, drove off the road and struck a telephone ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, November 21, 2020 8:14 am
Community
Richards receives Paderewski Gold Medal
Ethan Richards was awarded the Paderewski Gold Medal in the recent piano auditions sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers. He received a Superior ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 5:44 pm
BREAKING NEWS
NATIONAL: Police respond to Wisconsin mall, witnesses report gunshots
WAUWATOSA, Wis. (AP) — Officers were responding Friday to “a very active situation” at a suburban Milwaukee mall, according to a police dispatcher, and local ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 5:21 pm
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Stanfield Elementary students achieve honor roll
Stanfield Elementary School students named to the first nine-week honor roll were: Third Grade Maggie Aldridge, Pierson Aldridge, Kylie Burleson, Gabriel Compton, Braxton Crouch, Colton ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 4:46 pm
Albemarle
Tour of Homes to include two historic structures
The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation (ADDC) will host its annual Holiday Tour of Homes from 2-6 p.m. Dec. 13. Eight historic sites, consisting of both ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 3:21 pm
News
Oakboro to host community Thanksgiving drive-thru dinner
Oakboro Police Chief T.J. Smith and the staff of the town’s police department will host a free community Thanksgiving dinner 3-6 p.m. Wednesday. Plates will ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 2:05 pm
News
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
The Associated Press A look at false and misleading claims and videos circulating after the presidential election and news about COVID-19 vaccines. None of these ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 1:45 pm
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Outsiders community group to host pre-Thanksgiving event
As residents get ready for the upcoming Thanksgiving holidays, one community outreach group looks to help people this weekend in Albemarle. The Outsiders, an outreach ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, November 20, 2020 1:34 pm
Community
COOKING WITH THE SNAP: Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Editor’s Note: As the SNAP turns 140 this year, let’s celebrate the past with some of our favorite recipes of our grandparents, parents, aunts and ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, November 20, 2020 1:22 pm
News
Gray Stone opens cross-country season with wins
The Gray Stone cross-country teams opened the 2020 season with two meets this week. Knights top Comets, Bulldogs at Chuck Morehead Tuesday saw the Knights ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, November 20, 2020 12:35 pm
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North Stanly volleyball opens with win
The North Stanly volleyball team opened its 2020 season Wednesday with a 3-1 Yadkin Valley Conference home win over Gray Stone with scores of 27-25, ...