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1983

Christmas Eve records lowest temperature since 1930

While some people were wanting Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” more were probably thinking of the song title “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” over the Christmas weekend. ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, December 26, 2022 1:52 pm

News

Sheriff, Norwood Police make 2 arrests, seize 517 grams of uncut fentanyl

On Oct. 15, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office and the Norwood Police Department conducted a joint investigation that led to the arrest of two individuals ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, October 17, 2022 5:19 pm

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BJ DRYE COLUMN: Pitching shoes and playing keys

Ronnie Tucker must have missed his horseshoe partner. That was the first thought I had when I heard the news. Tucker, 72, died Sept. 14. ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, October 15, 2022 11:42 am

News

Aggressive rodeo bull on the loose in Norwood

The running of the bulls has not moved to Stanly County, but one bull is out practicing. A rodeo bull is on the loose in ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, October 6, 2022 9:31 am

Blake Shelton

The Dryes appear on NBC’s ‘The Voice’

A musical duo with ties to Stanly County have hit the national stage as part of one of the longest running national talent competitions. The ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 4:06 pm

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Columns

BJ DRYE COLUMN: Latest news on three Stanly County natives — Star Jones, Louis Cato and Lou Donaldson

We sure do have some talented people who are doing great things inside and outside of Stanly County. That is no secret, as we’ve known about ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, August 23, 2022 9:17 am

child abuse

Sheriff’s Office makes arrests for child abuse, seeks to stop misinformation

The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating child abuse accusations in Stanfield. Detectives with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a criminal investigation ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, June 8, 2022 11:23 am

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Jeff Branch

BJ DRYE COLUMN: Goodbye, Charlene

Over the years, I have the fortunate opportunity to meet many celebrities. Now, I know, celebrity is a relative term. Anyone can be a celebrity ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, May 20, 2022 3:42 pm

1941

Funeral set for Edward Everette Talbert, sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack

Edward Everette Talbert is almost home. The remains of the Navy seaman first class from Albemarle were identified last August by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, March 16, 2022 11:40 am

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BJ DRYE COLUMN: Remembering Jeff Hartsell

Over the last 23 years I have processed many obits here at The SNAP. You get to know many families and about the many lives of ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, February 19, 2022 4:46 pm

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