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Chris Miller has been with the SNAP since January 2019. He is a graduate of NC State and received his Master's in Journalism from the University of Maryland. He previously wrote for the Capital News Service in Annapolis, where many of his stories on immigration and culture were published in national papers via the AP wire.

Morrow Mountain State Park

Parts of Morrow Mountain closed due to controlled burn

A 740-acre prescribed burn is being conducted Monday in the Fall Mountain area of Morrow Mountain State Park, staff posted Sunday on the park’s Facebook ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, March 6, 2023 1:44 pm

Albemarle

Public hearing for annexation agreement between Albemarle, New London coming up Monday

The City of Albemarle will have a public hearing during its city council meeting Monday night concerning an ordinance to approve of an annexation agreement ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, March 3, 2023 11:23 am

COVID-19

Health Board does not support Medical Freedom Act resolution

A lively discussion took place during the Stanly County Consolidated Health and Human Services Board meeting Thursday over a bill in the General Assembly concerning ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, March 3, 2023 9:18 am

Barringer Gold Mine

EDPR begins construction on 500-acre Misenheimer Solar Park, its first project in North Carolina

After years of development, construction began this week on a renewable energy project in Misenheimer. The Misenheimer Solar Park, which will be on 500 acres ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Thursday, March 2, 2023 11:00 am

Albemarle High School

Be Pro Be Proud mobile workshop allows high school students to explore trades

Albemarle High School junior Malik Watkins focused as he picked up several logs and carefully transported them onto a trailer; likewise, senior Akala Garrett concentrated ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 9:43 am

Opioids

Stanly to receive $3.7 million in opioid settlement funds from five pharmaceutical companies

During the Stanly County Board of Commissioners most recent meeting last week, commissioners passed a resolution to accept national opioid settlements from five pharmaceutical companies. ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 5:03 pm

Albemarle Hotel

“It’s just like being at home to me”: Tenants discuss what it’s like moving into downtown Albemarle apartments

In the 1960s, Lovell Mauldin spent several years as a desk clerk at the Albemarle Hotel, where she registered guests as they came in. She ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, February 27, 2023 4:21 pm

News

UPDATE: Highway Patrol discloses names of people involved in crash along N.C. 742

A passenger died following a single-vehicle crash on N.C. Highway 742 Monday morning. Around 5:40 a.m., Concord resident Alan Luna was driving a 2022 Ram ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, February 27, 2023 3:53 pm

Albemarle High School

Albemarle High students get a hand up with mentor program

To illustrate the power of self-belief, especially when receiving encouragement from others, students, faculty and community members at Albemarle High School watched a short clip Friday ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, February 27, 2023 3:00 pm

Main Street Cup and Cone

Main Street Cup and Cone announces changes to Oakboro, Albemarle shops

A staple in Stanly County since its first shop opened in Oakboro in 2019, Main Street Cup and Cone announced major changes on social media ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, February 27, 2023 11:23 am

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