All-Conference
West Stanly athletes named to All-Rocky River Conference teams
Many athletes wearing the kelly green and gold of West Stanly High School were named to their sports’ respective All-Conference teams in the 2020-21 academic ...
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SCS Board votes to require masking in schools
There were few empty seats at the Stanly County school board meeting Tuesday night. More than 100 people, ...
West Stanly athletes named to All-Rocky River Conference teams
Many athletes wearing the kelly green and gold of West Stanly High School were named to their sports’ ...
$100 Summer Cards now offered at COVID-19 vaccine clinic
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has increased the amount of the Summer Card program from ...
West Stanly wins RRC Wells Fargo Conference Cup
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the winners of the Wells Fargo Conference Cup for the ...
COVID-19
SCS Board votes to require masking in schools
There were few empty seats at the Stanly County school board meeting Tuesday night. More than 100 people, almost all without masks and several of ...
by Chris Miller.
Locust
LOCUST NEWS: Bingo returns to West Stanly Senior Center
Farmers Market There has been an increase in the number of vendors at Locust Farmers Market this summer. The market is open every Thursday through ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 5:57 pm
sheriff's office
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 29-Aug. 2, 2021
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: Eric Michael Smith, 41, was arrested for eight counts of felony surrender by surety at South Third ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 4:53 pm
Dr. Mike Walden
MIKE WALDEN COLUMN: Should wage and price controls be brought back?
Fifty years ago, I was sitting in a summer school class studying microeconomics. I had just switched my major from architecture to economics. In order ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 3:47 pm
Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike’s sub shop coming to Locust
In addition to a new Starbucks set to come to Locust, the sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s is also opening a sub shop, according to city ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 2:30 pm
Albemarle
With COVID cases rising, Albemarle brings back indoor mask mandate for city employees, visitors
The city of Albemarle reinstated a mask mandate for all employees and visitors inside public buildings or if they cannot adequately maintain six feet of ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 11:31 am
Sara Hahn
THE LIBRARY LOOKOUT COLUMN: A few reads thanks to BookPage
If you’re like myself and the avid library users we adore, you’re always looking for your next great read. This month, I’d like to highlight ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 11:20 am
Community
BADIN/PALESTINE NEWS: Palestine continues VBS
Palestine UMC Vacation Bible school is underway this week through Aug. 6. Dinner will be served nightly at 5:30. All ages are invited. The church ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:36 am
#Albemarle Police Department
Albemarle Police Reports – July 27-Aug. 1, 2021
Albemarle Police reports the following activity: Dmarius Obrian Allen, 30, was arrested for misdemeanor possession of marijuana up to half an ounce at Morningside Avenue/Amhurst ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:26 am
Battle of Swift Island Bridge
Bramlett discusses history behind the Battle of Swift Island Bridge
There have been many epic battles in U.S. history, forever etched in American legend: The Battles of Lexington and Concord, The Battle of Gettysburg and ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 10:13 am
Albemarle
Falcons Nite Out to show Pfeiffer facility, downtown businesses
Pfeiffer University, in partnership with the City of Albemarle and Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, invites the community to join alumni and friends for Falcons Nite ...
by Staff Reports, Tuesday, August 3, 2021 9:46 am
Ashley HomeStore
Ashley HomeStore opens in Albemarle
A national furniture store chain has arrived in Albemarle, with the opening of an Ashley HomeStore last Thursday. The 23,000-square-foot store opened off N.C. Highway ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, August 2, 2021 4:04 pm
Stanly County Family YMCA
Bigger named membership/marketing director of YMCA
Kelley Bigger, who has led the Stanly County Family YMCA as the youth and family director for the past 26 years, will be taking her ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 2, 2021 3:28 pm
softball
West Stanly players sweep 2021 All-Stanly News & Press Softball Team
The 2021 softball season saw two teams continue to dominate their respective conferences and reach their respective state finals series. West Stanly finished a perfect ...
by Charles Curcio, Monday, August 2, 2021 2:25 pm
Harvard University
Albemarle planner to attend graduate school at Harvard this fall
After spending almost three years with the city of Albemarle, Ellie Sheild, who works in the planning department, will soon be leaving to pursue a ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, August 2, 2021 1:57 pm
Stanly County Chamber of Commerce
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE COLUMN: Golf tournament spots limited
It is time for the Chamber’s annual golf tournament. The tournament is scheduled for Aug. 18. The tournament will be held at Piney Point Golf ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 2, 2021 12:12 pm
N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission
STATE: N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Board elects new leadership
On Thursday the board of Commissioners of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission elected Monty R. Crump, of Richmond County, as the new chairman of the ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 2, 2021 10:20 am
lottery
Mecklenburg County man snags $1 million Mega Millions prize
Matthew Simmons of Charlotte became the latest North Carolinian to collect a big Mega Millions prize Thursday when he picked up a $1 million prize. ...
by Staff Reports, Monday, August 2, 2021 10:15 am
News
Stanly’s unemployment rate ticks back up to 4.5 percent in June
Stanly County’s unemployment rate for June ticked back up to 4.5 percent, according to new county-specific data from the state’s Department of Commerce, which was ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, August 2, 2021 10:00 am
Badin Lake
New Sheriff’s boat for Badin Lake launched at boating safety event
With the summer boating season well underway, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office has a new addition to its fleet. A new lake patrol boat was ...
by Charles Curcio, Monday, August 2, 2021 9:32 am
Antonio Williams
Former Comet continues to expand interest with new E-sports squad
Former North Stanly football star Antonio Williams is a proven winner. From his days setting records as a Comet through the college ranks and now ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, July 30, 2021 2:51 pm
COVID-19
Covid cases in Stanly have risen more than 780 percent since beginning of July
New coronavirus cases are rising at a rapid pace in Stanly County as vaccination rates continue to stall. Through Thursday, the county had reported 106 ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, July 30, 2021 12:11 pm
News
Pfeiffer University discharges student debt for more than 225 students
More than 225 students at Pfeiffer University have had their school debts eliminated, university administrators announced Thursday. About $425,000 in unpaid tuition and fees were ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 11:15 am
Betty Rae McCain
DG MARTIN COLUMN: Lessons from famous and ordinary people
What North Carolinians would you most like to be subject to a new biography? People whose lives are lessons or inspirations? My suggestions include the ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:30 am
News
STATE: Free deer hunting, processing webinars offered in September
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the N.C. Wildlife Federation will offer two free online hunting-related webinars this fall. “Introduction to Deer Hunting” will be held on ...
by Staff Reports, Friday, July 30, 2021 10:30 am
economic
STATE: Income from NC food, fiber and forestry industries grows
By Dee Shore, NC State University North Carolina’s agriculture and agribusiness industry remains strong, generating about one-sixth of the state’s income and jobs. New numbers ...