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Stanly middle schools get OK to play sports
With high school student-athletes having the opportunity to play starting a few months ago, middle school student-athletes will have their chance to play starting soon. ...
Charles Curcio, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Charles Curcio was the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press from 1999-2001 and has currently served in the same capacity since 2008. 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 been honored twice by the North Carolina Press Association.
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West Stanly volleyball falls in 2A quarterfinals to West Wilkes
West Stanly’s volleyball program had never reached the third round of the state playoffs until Saturday’s home matchup as the second-seeded Colts hosted No. 3 ...
by Charles Curcio, Saturday, January 16, 2021 8:03 pm
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West Stanly advances to 2A volleyball quarterfinals
West Stanly got another big night from Kayli Cleaver and Madison Kee in Thursday’s second-round playoff matchup at home against No. 7 South Rowan. The ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:07 pm
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West Stanly basketball ends Forest Hills’ undefeated conference streak
One team the West Stanly men’s basketball program has had difficulty finding success versus in the previous decade has been Forest Hills. West’s last win ...
by Charles Curcio, Friday, January 15, 2021 2:04 pm
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Virtual visits increase for Stanly libraries during pandemic
Demand for the services for the Stanly County changed dramatically in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study released last year by ...
by Charles Curcio, Thursday, January 14, 2021 2:33 pm
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Local couple goes to social media for help after camper stolen
One local resident took to social media this week after having a 30-foot camper stolen from their property last weekend. Dr. Karen Jaramillo, and her ...
by Charles Curcio, Thursday, January 14, 2021 9:28 am
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Norwood officers receive active shooter training
Two members of Norwood’s police department have received new training which can be shared with other departments regarding active shooting events. Chief James Wilson and ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 2:33 pm
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North Stanly men’s basketball ends losing streak to North Rowan
One of the Yadkin Valley Conference’s most successful team in terms of wins and losses in recent years has been the North Rowan Cavaliers. The ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 12:51 pm
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North Stanly volleyball forfeits playoff match due to COVID protocols
North Stanly’s volleyball season came to an abrupt end this week. The Comets, seeded fifth in the 1A Western Region of the state playoffs, were ...
by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 11:52 am
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Pfeiffer, Meredith postpone women’s basketball weekend games due to COVID protocols
Sports Editor’s Note: A press release this morning issued by Pfeiffer University Athletics announced a change in the schedule of the women’s basketball team. The ...