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7Brew

New shop building next to Ashley Furniture, Starbucks

Albemarle Communications Director David Fath confirmed Thursday morning what is being built in the adjoining parking lot with Ashley Furniture. 7Brew is building along the ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, July 27, 2023 11:13 am

Albemarle

8-year-old Norwood third-grader off to compete at Monster Energy American Motorcyclist Association Amateur National Motocross Championship

Max Michael Forrest, a rising third-grader at Norwood Elementary School, has qualified to compete for the second consecutive year in the 42nd annual Monster Energy ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 2:43 pm

Avery Carrick

BLEEDING CAROLINA BLUE: No. 1 for UNC Class of 2023 hails from Stanly County

UNC has always been No. 1 for Avery Carrick. Now she is No. 1 for it. Carrick received official confirmation this month that she ranked ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 10:33 am

News

Elections Board swears in members, seeks precinct officials

Members of the Stanly County Board of Elections were sworn in Tuesday for the 2023-2025 term. Members are Sherrill Smith, Frank Sparger, Joanne Hesley, Bill ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:34 pm

Doug Stokes

Man dies after bicycle collides with van

A bicyclist and businessman died Wednesday afternoon. Douglas Stokes, 77, was riding his bike when he collided with the rear of a 2023 Ford Transit ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, July 13, 2023 12:39 pm

News

NO KIDDING: Officers seek owner of goat found in Locust neighborhood

Andy and Barney have nothing on the law enforcement of Stanly County as Locust Police and the Sheriff’s Office captured a goat Wednesday morning. Unlike ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, July 12, 2023 2:27 pm

Daily Courier

Former SNAP news editor dies

Ritchie Starnes, who spent five years as news editor of The Stanly News & Press, died Friday while vacationing in Folly Beach, South Carolina. He ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, July 10, 2023 2:34 pm

Albemarle

East Albemarle cleans up after storm damage

(Above, foreground) A thunderstorm caused a huge tree to crush the old What-A-Burger awning next to Jay’s Downtowner in east Albemarle Saturday night. (Background) Workers ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Sunday, July 2, 2023 11:09 am

Albemarle Rotary Club

Event raises over $9.5K for Alzheimer’s research

Albemarle Rotary Club conducted its 2nd Annual Race to Remember June 10 during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Around 100 runners and walkers participated in ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, June 30, 2023 11:28 am

Asheville

Stanly County’s unemployment rate increases

Stanly County’s unemployment rate increased from April to May, according to the latest figures released Wednesday by the North Carolina Department of Commerce. Stanly’s rate ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:45 am

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