Author: Chris Miller - Page 3 The Stanly News & Press

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.

Carla Poplin

Leadership Stanly assists Esther House

To help Albemarle Fire Chief Pierre Brewton become more knowledgable about the history of Stanly County and meet new people, he was encouraged to sign ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:01 am

Amanda Griffey

Fallen veterans recognized, honored during rededication ceremony for Vietnam Memorial Orchard

Emotions were high Saturday morning, on Armed Forces Day, at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center during the rededication ceremony of the Vietnam Memorial Orchard along ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Monday, May 22, 2023 9:55 am

Stanfield

Stanfield’s proposed $2.2 million budget includes park improvements, keeps tax rate at 32 cents

The 2023-2024 proposed budget for the Town of Stanfield recommends the property tax rate remain at 32 cents per $100 valuation — the same rate ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Saturday, May 20, 2023 2:40 pm

#Oakboro Choice STEM School

Oakboro Aquanauts team overcomes underwater obstacles at International SeaPerch Challenge

Out of roughly 60 middle school teams that competed last weekend in the international robotics competition held at the University of Maryland, the three-person Oakboro ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, May 19, 2023 12:22 pm

Albemarle Correctional Institution

Albemarle Correctional Institution at half capacity for correctional officers

Colorful signs line the path through the courtyard to the main doors of the Albemarle Correctional Institution. “Hands down, you are the best staff around,” ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 5:19 pm

News

Norwood man arrested following SWAT situation

A man was taken into custody Friday after a SWAT situation at his home in Norwood. Deputies with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office received a ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 2:13 pm

Andy Lucas

Stanly County commissioners approve allocating $101,000 in opioid settlement funds to Nazareth Child and Family Connections 

As part of the national opioid settlement reached in 2021 with several big-name drug distributors, Stanly County has already received roughly $614,000 to help blunt ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:48 am

Albemarle City Council

Albemarle Council opens three public hearings concerning Long Lake Development

The Albemarle City Council had several public hearings planned for Monday night regarding a new housing development near City Lake. But since the developer was not ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 9:19 am

Albemarle City Council

Albemarle council approves major cluster subdivision off St. Martin Road

The Albemarle City Council on Monday night unanimously approved a major cluster subdivision to be located on 30 acres off St. Martin Road near N.C. ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 11:05 am

Albemarle City Council

Albemarle Council votes against changing ordinance to allow for bars in downtown

An Albemarle business owner’s initiative to request a text amendment to the city’s code of ordinances to allow for bars in the central business district ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 9:51 am

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