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B.J. DRYE COLUMN: It’s been quite a year, Santa

Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. That’s how most of these Santa letters begin, but I have to admit that I know you ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Sunday, December 24, 2023 9:47 am

Jon Bowlby

VFW in Albemarle back open with new commander

After being suspended by the Department of North Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars for around 90 days, VFW Post 2908 in Albemarle is back open ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, November 23, 2023 7:55 pm

D.C.

Remembering Rosalynn Carter’s connection to Stanly County

Rosalynn Carter, wife of former president Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at age 96. The former first lady stayed in Stanly County at least one time. ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Sunday, November 19, 2023 5:28 pm

Albemarle

Taylor named state fire marshal

Former Albemarle fire marshal Brian Taylor signed paperwork Monday to officially become state fire marshal. It happened less than two weeks after State Insurance Commissioner ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, November 14, 2023 5:09 pm

Richfield

Richfield fifth grader wins ‘I Voted’ contest

A Richfield Elementary student has been elected. Well, his sticker was elected. Fifth grader Zachary Rodriguez won the Stanly County Board of Elections “I Voted” ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, November 10, 2023 11:59 am

Allison Hudson Mingle

RISING WITH THE FALLEN: Will’s Place finds its dream home

It has been more than 11 years since Allison Hudson Mingle’s brother Will died of a fentanyl overdose. Six weeks after that, Mingle found herself ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:20 am

News

Reader’s Choice 2023

The SNAP’s Reader’s Choice section appeared in the Oct. 28-29, 2023 issue. If you prefer to read it online, click here. Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 2:23 pm

Albemarle

Taylor fired as chief state fire marshal over ‘political fight’

State Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey fired top staff in the Office of State Fire Marshal on Tuesday, including a Stanly County resident, as Causey and ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 6:59 pm

Bill Hall

‘Ted’ Kluttz, first Black chief deputy, dies

Stanly County has lost one of its superheroes. William Gregory “Ted” Kluttz, the first Black chief sheriff’s deputy in the county, died Friday at his ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, October 30, 2023 2:29 pm

Gaylon Pope

Gaylon Pope & Sweetwater to return to Albemarle

Gaylon Pope & Sweetwater will perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center as the second concert of the season for ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 11:22 am

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