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BJ DRYE COLUMN: Santa, here’s a late list

Dear Santa, I know I’m late getting this to you. But hopefully you can squeeze in a little more reading time for my letter, as ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, December 23, 2024 3:44 pm

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Local organizations receive grants from Speedway Children’s Charities

Three organizations based in Stanly County received donations recently from the Charlotte chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities. At the organization’s annual Night of Joy celebration, ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, December 16, 2024 3:34 pm

Aquadale

Aquadale VFD donates truck to Pond Mountain after Hurricane Helene

Members of Aquadale Rural Volunteer Fire Department saw a need across the state and did something to fulfill that need. It began shortly after Hurricane ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:03 pm

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Toy drive helps keep daughter’s memory alive

Paula Fox is in the middle of her 13th year of collecting toys for children in local hospitals. The toy drive, in memory of her ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, December 5, 2024 11:23 am

News

Fire marshal rules house total loss due to electrical issues

A fire the day after Thanksgiving has been ruled accidental and due to electrical issues. Richfield-Misenheimer, New London and Millingport volunteer fire departments responded shortly ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, December 2, 2024 12:26 pm

Albemarle

Crime Stoppers returns to Stanly

Stanly County Crime Stoppers has been active on and off since 1980, according to Mike Doby, secretary of the organization’s board of directors. It was ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 1:32 pm

Albemarle

SWEET POPPA LOU DONALDSON: Badin native, jazz legend had many high notes in 98 years

Editor’s Note: An earlier version of this story had an incorrect date of death. Lou Donaldson, one of Badin and Stanly County’s favorite sons, died ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, November 15, 2024 11:37 am

News

Jazz legend, Badin native Lou Donaldson has died

Lou Donaldson, who was born and raised in Badin and became a legendary saxophone player, died Saturday at age 98. Donaldson’s website posted a message ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Sunday, November 10, 2024 7:30 pm

Albemarle

ELECTION 2024: Albemarle

In unofficial results from the Stanly County Board of Elections, Albemarle council members Martha Sue Hall and Benton Dry were reelected Tuesday. Hall received 4,509 ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:37 pm

Stanfield

ELECTION 2024: Stanfield

In unofficial election results from the Stanly County Board of Elections, Jerry Williams, Karen Faye Love and Andrew W. Cave were elected to Stanfield Town ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 pm

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