Author: BJ Drye The Stanly News & Press

Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center

DSS, Butterfly House team up to spread awareness of child abuse

The Stanly County Department of Social Services and the Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center have a full month of activities planned to raise awareness about ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, March 31, 2025 9:37 am

Stanfield

Stanfield administrator announces retirement

One of Stanfield’s most known individuals has announced her retirement. Bridgette Helms, who has been employed with the town since 2008 and has been its ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, March 28, 2025 4:05 pm

Stanly Community College

SCC to host medical careers open house

Stanly Community College will host a Medical Careers Open House on April 7 for individuals interested in pursuing a degree in the college’s healthcare-related programs ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 11:53 am

News

Stanly County youth participate in Mini Medley Relay

Local youth hit the pavement March 15 in Albemarle Parks & Recreation’s 46th Annual Mini Medley. All elementary schools, Heritage Classical Academy, Albemarle Middle School, ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, March 24, 2025 1:41 pm

Albemarle

Scouts to have yard sale to restore hut

The Scouts and leaders of Troop 82 in Albemarle are on a mission to clean up their Scout hut. They plan to use a yard ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:06 am

Stanly County

Stanly County Special Olympians, volunteers take the plunge

Special Olympics Stanly County conducted its annual Polar Plunge on Saturday at the Badin Lake Swimming Access area. The event raises money for individuals with ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:04 am

Bethany

New London firefighter killed in the line of duty in accident

A volunteer firefighter for the New London Volunteer Fire Department was killed in the line of duty in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday. The Stanly ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:29 pm

Hank Nelson

‘Apology’ necessary to win Stanly County Schools Spelling Bee

“Apology” was the word of the day for one Stanly County Schools speller last Thursday. Oakboro Choice STEM School student Hank Nelson became a back-to-back ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 11:06 am

Albemarle

Schools pay tribute to 14-year-old student

The community has found different ways over the last few days to pay tribute to a 14-year-old who died last week. Landson James Tucker was ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, March 3, 2025 2:49 pm

Albemarle

Purser opens new yoga studio

Cindy Brewer Purser has been teaching yoga in Albemarle for nearly 17 years. Now, after a brief break in having a physical brick and mortar ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, February 17, 2025 2:13 pm

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