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ELECTION DAY: Citizens have many ways to vote

Stanly County Board of Elections Director Kim Blackwelder is making a push to make sure residents know their options on voting this fall. “A lot ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, August 21, 2020 5:40 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Red Cross needs ‘superheroes’

The American Red Cross is seeking a few superheroes of its own. These “superheroes” are actually called blood donor ambassador volunteers. Every two seconds someone ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 3:36 pm

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Fishermen injured after boat goes airborne

Two men are injured and in a hospital after their boat went airborne on Lake Tillery Friday night. N.C. Wildlife was alerted shortly before midnight ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Saturday, August 15, 2020 5:09 pm

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BJ DRYE COLUMN: It happened at the auction

Auctions will never be the same. Sure, Ted Hinson had already transitioned from full-time auctioneering long ago, but with him gone, it’s not going to ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Monday, August 10, 2020 12:28 pm

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Hinson leaves mark on auctions, county

Ted Hinson has left the auction house for the “highest” bidder. Hinson, who for nearly 60 years was a professional auctioneer, died Friday at the ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Sunday, August 9, 2020 8:21 pm

News

Police chief further stresses need for more lake presence

Norwood Police Chief James Wilson issued more warnings this week to property owners along Lake Tillery. In a Facebook post, the Police Department said: “We ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Thursday, July 30, 2020 9:51 am

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Police arrest 2 after chase reaches speeds of 120 mph

Norwood Police captured two individuals accused of larceny of a vehicle after a chase reached speeds of 120 mph Sunday. Police Chief James Wilson said ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 4:20 pm

BREAKING NEWS

Hartsell on Locust Police Chief: ‘He’s going to be sorely missed by the entire community’

When Steven R. “Smitty” Smith was promoted to police chief in December of last year, he had the support of Locust’s two previous chiefs, fellow ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Friday, July 24, 2020 11:48 am

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Locust Police offers tribute to chief

Locust Police Department and the City of Locust have decorated the patrol car of Police Chief Steven R. Smith. Smith, who became police chief last ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 4:41 pm

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Respected Locust police chief dies

Locust is mourning the loss of one of its own. Steven R. Smith, who became police chief when Frank Hartsell retired last December, died Tuesday ... Read more

by BJ Drye, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 9:21 am

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