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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.

Sheriff Jeff Crisco

Commissioners approve hiring of Animal Protective Services director, assistant

During a special called county commissioners meeting Monday night, the board approved the hiring of a new shelter director and full-time shelter assistant for Animal Protective ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 2:33 pm

Albemarle

Albemarle council discusses how to use second portion of ARPA funding

There was a lengthy discussion during last week’s Albemarle City Council meeting about how to best utilize the second part of American Rescue Plan Act ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:49 am

Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center

Conjuring classic Hollywood films, Stanly’s Dancing With The Stars raises more than $130K for Butterfly House

The Stanly County Agri-Civic Center was transformed into Tinseltown as classic numbers from some of the most beloved movies, including “Top Gun” and “Grease,” were ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Sunday, September 11, 2022 2:52 pm

Alcoa

Groups contact the state, recommend ways Alcoa can mitigate water contaminants

Concerned with on-site hazardous waste from Alcoa, which continues to leach into nearby waters in Badin, several groups wrote recently to the N.C. Department of ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 9:53 am

Gray Stone Day School

SCS sees improvement on state exam scores, though more than half of students failed

Stanly County Schools students performed better on state exams for the 2021-22 academic year compared with the prior year, though slightly more than half still ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, September 2, 2022 4:31 pm

Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation

ADDC reports $17 million invested in downtown Albemarle in 2021-22

More than $17 million was invested into helping downtown Albemarle and its many businesses during the fiscal 2021-22 year, one of the key highlights from ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, September 2, 2022 4:15 pm

Albemarle

Electric vehicle sharing company tests scooters in Albemarle

With the influx of new residents to Albemarle’s downtown area, getting around without a car often means walking. One relatively-new business looks to put wheels ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, September 2, 2022 10:19 am

opioid epidemic

Survivors speak of addiction, those lost at International Overdose Awareness Day

August has always been a tough month for Delton Russell. Twenty years ago, on Aug. 6, he lost his best friend to an overdose. “I ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Friday, September 2, 2022 10:01 am

Atrium Health

Atrium program allows Stanly students to see doctor without leaving school

In order to provide real-time care for students and staff and help avoid any unnecessary disruptions, Atrium Health is expanding its virtual healthcare program to ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 10:40 am

animals

Animal Protective Services shelter director leaving because of staffing shortage

After almost two years as the shelter director at the Stanly County Animal Protective Services, Jana Aviles is leaving her post, as she sent her resignation ... Read more

by Chris Miller, Wednesday, August 31, 2022 9:22 am

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