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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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Homes of Hope names Volunteer of the Year
Homes of Hope recently recognized James “Jim” Sawyer of Albemarle as its 2025 Volunteer of the Year. “Jim’s ...
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X-Press Lube has evolved over the years
When Ezra Morton opened East Albemarle Texaco in the 1960s, he probably didn’t think about whether the business ...
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Butterfly House hosts annual child abuse awareness breakfast
With April designated as Child Abuse Awareness Month, Stanly’s local children’s advocacy center hosted its annual breakfast event ...
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Birth announcements for March 2025
March births for Atrium Health Stanly: • Saja Ghilan Mohamed Alshaif was born March 1 to Hager Ali Saif ...
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Stanly-Montgomery Baptist Association offers two National Day of Prayer events
The Stanly-Montgomery Baptist Association is calling the community to prayer, by offering two observances of the National Day ...
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DG MARTIN COLUMN: North Carolina and the world’s most famous bird
Was Flaco a Tar Heel? First, who was Flaco? “The Book of Flaco: The World’s Most Famous Bird” ...
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Albemarle Rotary Club will host ‘Meal to Remember’
The Albemarle Rotary Club and The Rosebriar Restaurant will host a “Meal to Remember” 5-8 p.m. May 2. ...
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West Stanly Players will present ‘Anything Goes’
Another springtime brings another West Stanly Player production, and this year the WSP are excited to present the ...
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Cartel member arrested for alleged drug trafficking, money laundering conspiracy
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office assisted with investigation GREENSBORO — A Mexican national and high-ranking member of the Sinaloa ...
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Albemarle City Council approves resolution opposing HB765, will share with other towns
As part of a short agenda on Monday, Albemarle City Council unanimously voted to ratify Resolution 25-03, which ...
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STATE: Mpox found in wastewater in North Carolina, NCDHHS urges public to be on alert
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is asking people and providers to be on alert ...
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Richfield eatery damaged by fire
By Elisabeth Strillacci Salisbury Post At about 2 a.m. Monday volunteers from the Pooletown Fire Department answered the ...
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Catholic Diocese of Charlotte issues statement on death of Pope Francis
The impact of the life and pontificate of Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of ...
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North Stanly baseball ends conference schedule undefeated, wins 4th straight conf. title
The 2025 North Stanly Comets baseball squad has put together the best start in the 60-plus year history ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Who benefits from elimination of income tax?
Over 50% of Americans believe that the federal income tax is unfair. Many believe that the income tax ...
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Records fall as Pfeiffer wins USA South regular season title at Brevard
Visiting Pfeiffer University set several new USA South and program records after downing Brevard College 34-5 in the ...
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Ansonia’s ‘Winnie the Pooh’ has Stanly County connections
An upcoming production of “Winnie the Pooh” in Anson County has two connections to Stanly County. “Winnie the ...
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South Stanly baseball coaches to retire this year from state title winning program
The Charlie Daniels Band song “South’s Gonna Do It Again” played at the start of many South Stanly ...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hoping for no ‘woke nonsense’
Editor’s Note: The following letter is in response to a letter published in the April 19-20, 2025 print ...