Author: Charles Curcio | The Stanly News & Press

Charles Curcio has served as the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press since 2008 and has written numerous news and feature stories as well. He was awarded the NCHSAA Tim Stevens Media Representative of the Year and named CNHI Sports Editor of the Year in 2014. He has also won awards from Boone Newspapers, and has won four North Carolina Press Association awards.

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Ford, Huneycutt discuss tariffs, economic issues with Stanly Chamber

ALBEMARLE — Tariffs, state bills and their impact in Stanly County were among the topics discussed by North ... Read more

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Norwood budget proposal could reduce property taxes, maintain utility rates

NORWOOD — For the second straight year, the proposed budget for the Town of Norwood will not have ... Read more

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Stanly Schools presents Oakboro proposal to town commissioners

OAKBORO — With millions of dollars in repairs needed and overcrowding issues facing Oakboro STEM Elementary, the Stanly ... Read more

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Stanly Community College VP says trades facility nears completion

ALBEMARLE — In a report Monday at the Stanly County EDC Board Meeting, a Stanly Community College vice ... Read more

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Butterfly House hosts annual child abuse awareness breakfast

With April designated as Child Abuse Awareness Month, Stanly’s local children’s advocacy center hosted its annual breakfast event ... Read more

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North Stanly baseball ends conference schedule undefeated, wins 4th straight conf. title

The 2025 North Stanly Comets baseball squad has put together the best start in the 60-plus year history ... Read more

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South Stanly baseball coaches to retire this year from state title winning program

The Charlie Daniels Band song “South’s Gonna Do It Again” played at the start of many South Stanly ... Read more

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NC DOT renames bridge at Long Creek for fallen state patrolman

The bridge spanning Long Creek on N.C. Highway 73 in Albemarle has a new official designation. At a ... Read more

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School board hears concerns regarding playground conditions at Millingport and other schools

Tensions rose between community members and the Stanly County Board of Education at Tuesday’s meeting regarding concerns with ... Read more

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Former Albemarle city employee files suit alleging wrongful termination, racial discrimination

A fomer employee of the City of Albemarle recently filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination ... Read more