Pfeiffer University
Pfeiffer VP to lead Mitchell College
Dr. Tracy Espy, the provost and vice president for academic affairs at Pfeiffer University, has been appointed the president of Mitchell College in New London, ...
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Albemarle Correctional inmates worried about health, safety during COVID
As the coronavirus continues to ravage the state prison system, four inmates in the Albemarle Correctional Institution in ...
Renovations, new Albemarle building nearly complete for Pfeiffer
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many changes in the halls of higher education with colleges and universities moving ...
Richfield UMC partners with IMPACT in community outreach
A new partnership between one Richfield church with an older population and a local youth group looks to ...
Norwood Town Council considers police presence on Lake Tillery
At Tuesday’s meeting of the Norwood Town Council, opinions differed in regards to moving forward with plans to ...
News
Drye named general manager of The SNAP
The Stanly News & Press officially has a new leader, but not a new face. John Carr, publisher of The SNAP, announced this week that ...
by Staff Reports.
News
ELECTION 2020: Five more candidates file for office
Five more candidates filed Tuesday for municipal elections in the fall. People have until noon July 17 to file. Candidates who have filed so far ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:57 pm
ACT
NCHSAA extends discount for SAT/ACT prep
A partnership between the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) and eKnowledge looks to continue to assist ...
by Charles Curcio, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 5:28 pm
Columns
CHAMBER COLUMN: Congratulations, Leadership Stanly graduates
Leadership Stanly, an enriching program sponsored by the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, is an invaluable course that often pays personal and professional dividends for ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:46 pm
Community
Browns celebrate 65th anniversary
Kenny and Frances Brown of Albemarle, celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 2. The couple married July 2, 1955, at Pfeiffer College Chapel in ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 3:38 pm
Columns
THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: Finding new ways to enjoy summer reading
Summer has begun. While this summer may look different than those in the past, the opportunities for excitement about reading that the library is offering ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 2:45 pm
News
88 Stanly companies receive PPP loans
Several Stanly businesses or nonprofits received COVID-19 bailout loans of at least $150,000 through the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, according to data released Monday ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 11:34 am
economic recovery
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Are we in for a strong economic recovery?
My best friend at N.C. State University was a physicist. We had much in common. We were both transplants from the North. Our spouses taught ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:37 am
News
Commissioners approve grants, tax-exempt financing
Stanly County Commissioners Monday evening approved a grant application, a business development grant and tax-exempt financing for a local fire department. The board approved a ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, July 7, 2020 9:14 am
News
Six candidates file for municipal elections
Monday marked the first day to file for municipal elections in the fall. Six people, a mix of incumbents and challengers, filed by the end ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, July 6, 2020 5:12 pm
News
COVID cases total more than 475
As of Monday afternoon, Stanly has 477 reported coronavirus cases, including 128 active cases, according to the county health department. The death total has remained ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, July 6, 2020 4:56 pm
News
Police capture suspect wanted on drug, child abuse charges
Tammy P. Hollar was taken into custody Thursday morning by Stanfield Police Department after being a fugitive since May 13. Stanfield Police Chief Corie Faggart ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 6, 2020 4:31 pm
Sports
Stanly falls 16-5 to Rowan
The walks piled up, the errors accumulated and Rowan County took advantage of a sea of free base runners to swamp Stanly County 16-5 in ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 6, 2020 3:37 pm
News
Peeking Into The Past — Henry David Crayton
According to Stanfield historian Tara Tarleton, Henry David Crayton lived in the Mission community and was quite the entrepreneur. He was a merchant who could ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, July 6, 2020 1:40 pm
coronavirus
SCS continues to develop plans for the fall
School systems across the state are preparing for how to safely reopen schools in August, even as the coronavirus continues to ravage the state. Systems ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, July 6, 2020 11:06 am
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: How long will we wait?
Thank you, Paul Stanbrook, for your fine letter in Saturday’s paper. https://www.thesnaponline.com/2020/06/26/letter-to-the-editor-we-are-the-problem-intolerance-is-the-problem/ How very important, especially in these days, to take a stand against intolerance. If ...
by SNAP Letters, Saturday, July 4, 2020 5:21 pm
News
Foundation awards scholarships
Stanly Health Foundation has awarded $12,500 in scholarships for 2020. Students had two opportunities to apply for scholarships from the Stanly Health Foundation to support ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 5:18 pm
Morrow Mountain State Park
Agencies perform rescue at Morrow Mountain
A number of local agencies coordinated their efforts Friday to help save a person hurt on a steep trail at Morrow Mountain State Park. Around ...
by Charles Curcio, Saturday, July 4, 2020 1:49 pm
American Legion Baseball
Stanly seniors fall at Greensboro
The Stanly County N.C. 3 senior baseball team lost on the road Friday night at Greensboro, 9-5. Stanly (1-2, 1-1 league) led 4-1 in the ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 12:57 pm
Columns
DEAN RIDINGS COLUMN: On this Independence Day, recalling the Founders’ views of a free press
America’s Founders regarded a free press as so vital to the new nation that they took care to include that right in the First Amendment ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:21 am
Fourth of July
DOUG CREAMER COLUMN: Celebrating the Fourth
I can smell the grills already. My mouth is watering just thinking about all the good food that we will be enjoying this weekend. My ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:17 am
News
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – Oakboro Fourth of July Celebration
The Oakboro July 4th Celebration and Parade, that unfortunately had to be cancelled this year, traces its origin back to the summer of 1958. During ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:15 am
Columns
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Will we regret the rescues from the crisis?
The coronavirus crisis continues to be “the” story of our day. Few events have hit our lives and our economy with such force. We anxiously ...
by Staff Reports, Saturday, July 4, 2020 10:13 am
Columns
DG MARTIN COLUMN: UNC’s new president
“Who is Peter Hans?” This is a question I am getting from friends who have learned that Hans has been elected the next president of ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 3, 2020 4:52 pm
athletics
Stanly County Schools postpones athletic workouts
Athletes starting to gear up for the fall 2020 athletic seasons will not be starting offseason workouts for the foreseeable future. Stanly County Schools Athletic ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, July 3, 2020 10:52 am
News
Filing for municipal offices begins noon Monday
Filing for municipal offices in Stanly County will begin at noon Monday and will run until noon July 17. Filing for Soil and Water Conservation ...