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Ajax receives police vest

When things start getting rough, Norwood Police Officer Ajax now has a vest to keep him protected, just like his two-legged coworkers. Ajax, a 2-year-old ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, January 16, 2019 11:31 am

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Cooperative Extension offers yearlong series of workshops

A series offered through North Carolina’s Cooperative Extension office in Stanly County is growing. The series that began in 2016 and has continued the last ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:11 am

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Scott tapped as guest speaker for Dr. Martin Luther King Unity Prayer Breakfast

What organizers consider one of the most inclusive events of the year returns for its 18th year. The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Tuesday, January 8, 2019 8:52 am

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Motorcyclists show up to help Miller family

Friends of a motorcyclist killed in a crash turned the incident into positive fuel for helping others. Ethan Helms helped organize the Look Twice Save ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, January 5, 2019 8:25 pm

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B.J. Drye Column: Let’s create a Stanly County Walk of Fame

When Stanly County residents were glued to their seats watching Kellie Pickler’s run on “American Idol,” it was a sight to behold. People packed into ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, January 4, 2019 3:26 pm

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Badin Lake Polar Bear Club invites all to take the plunge

For anyone who has ever been told to go jump in a lake, Tuesday is the day. The Badin Lake Polar Bear Club offers its polar ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, December 29, 2018 3:24 pm

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APD looks for missing person

Albemarle Police are looking for assistance in locating a man missing since Sunday. Assistant Police Chief Jesse Huneycutt said as of 4:45 p.m. Friday, Kimberly ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, December 28, 2018 5:10 pm

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Gray Stone dedicates gym in memory of Singletary

H. Earl “Bud” Singletary Jr. and his wife Tamara became friends with Gray Stone Day School founder Helen Nance and her husband, Jim, long before ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, December 21, 2018 3:56 pm

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Central UMC hosts Community Christmas Dinner

Fourteen hams, 14 turkey breasts, dressing, sweet potato casserole, corn, green beans and other delights comprise the menu at this year’s Community Christmas Dinner. Central ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:08 pm

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B.J. Drye Column: Let’s keep the #myalbemarle momentum going

Albemarle learned its fate Tuesday in the “Small Business Revolution — Main Street” competition. The city did not make it to the top 10 in ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, December 14, 2018 6:10 pm

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