Charles Curcio, Author at The Stanly News & Press - Page 8 of 221

Charles Curcio has served as the sports editor of the Stanly News & Press for more than 16 years and has written numerous news and feature storeis 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 an award from Boone Newspapers, and has won four North Carolina Press Association awards.

Callie Burris

Austin wins historic Miss Stanly Fire Queen competition

Despite temperatures hovering around triple digits, seven contestants along with their friends, families and Oakboro Fourth of July attendees filled the stage area July 4 ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Friday, July 5, 2024 10:20 am

News

New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening

It has been 14 years or more in the making, but Stanly County citizens will soon be able to enjoy agricultural events at the new ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 9:23 am

Oakboro

Oakboro police chief resigns

Per a Facebook post today, Oakboro Police Chief T.J. Smith has tendered his resignation from the department. Smith said his last day on the job ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, July 1, 2024 3:26 pm

Wampus Cats

Wampus Cats rally late, fall in 10 innings

The Uwharrie Wampus Cats rallied late in Sunday’s home league game against the Queen City Corndogs. Trailing 4-0 after six innings and 6-4 after eight, ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, July 1, 2024 3:18 pm

Stanly County

Stanly commissioners pass budget with $10 million funding increase, no tax hike

The Stanly County budget passed by commissioners for the upcoming fiscal year does not include a property tax increase. Stanly’s tax rate will continue to ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Saturday, June 29, 2024 9:26 am

Stanly County Schools

Stanly school board sets new policy, procedure regarding students’ gender pronouns

A Stanly County Schools policy regarding the gender pronouns of students was passed at the June meeting of the board of education. With a 6-1 ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Friday, June 28, 2024 4:15 pm

Oakboro

Oakboro citizen expresses concern regarding police department, festival

A citizen expressed concerns about police coverage and the upcoming Fourth of July celebration at last week’s meeting of the Oakboro Town Commission. Betsy Heath, ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, June 24, 2024 2:10 pm

Stanly County

Stanly commissioners appoint new library board member with 5-2 vote

The Stanly County Board of Commissioners appointed a new member to the Board of Trustees of the county’s library system at its June meeting. Nancy ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 3:50 pm

Stanly County

Stanly commissioners approve fire tax increases requested by three county VFDs

Stanly County commissioners agreed at Thursday’s budget workshop to increase the fire taxes for three volunteer fire departments who requested increases. The volunteer fire departments ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, June 17, 2024 2:54 pm

News

Stanly commissioners ask local program to stop needle exchange program

The topic of funding a peer program for a drug initiative which also hosts a needle exchange program was discussed at length at the latest ... Read more

by Charles Curcio, Monday, June 10, 2024 3:24 pm

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