BREAKING NEWS
Active COVID cases at more than 240
Stanly County added 30 new coronavirus cases Friday as it reached 1,091 cumulative cases, according to data from the health department. It’s a small decline ...
Chris Miller, Author at 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.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Agencies reflect on 30th anniversary of ADA
The last week of July marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990, ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, August 7, 2020 3:55 pm
coronavirus
Stanly passes 1,000 COVID cases
Stanly County joined many of its neighboring counties as it passed a grim milestone of 1,000 coronavirus cases. The county added 40 new coronavirus cases ...
by Chris Miller, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 5:08 pm
coronavirus
Stanly County Schools continues with reopening plan
As the first day of school on Aug. 17 draws closer, Stanly County Schools continues to work to make sure the reopening will be safe ...
by Chris Miller, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 4:33 pm
1976
Ronnie Long says he was wrongly convicted of 1976 rape
Concord resident Ronnie Long was only 19 in 1976 when his life changed. Despite protests, he was convicted and sent to jail for 80 years ...
by Chris Miller, Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:39 am
coronavirus
Pfeiffer to offer mix of in-person, online instruction for fall semester
Pfeiffer University is preparing to invite students back to campus for in-person instruction this month, but it will have remote learning options available for both ...
by Chris Miller, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 4:54 pm
Atrium Health
Atrium doctors discuss heat stroke, ways to stay healthy outside
With the temperature hitting blistering highs recently, it’s easier for people to suffer from heat exhaustion and heat stroke if out in the sun for ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, August 3, 2020 3:52 pm
BREAKING NEWS
County passes 900 coronavirus cases
Stanly County added 20 new coronavirus cases on Friday as the county reached 912 cumulative cases, according to data from the health department. It’s a ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, July 31, 2020 6:20 pm
BREAKING NEWS
Man dies in late night accident near Albemarle
A single vehicle accident that occurred late Thursday night near the Albemarle city limits resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man, according to the ...
by Chris Miller, Friday, July 31, 2020 3:53 pm
coronavirus
Stanly receives roughly $2.5 million to combat COVID-19
As part of the state-administered Coronavirus Relief Fund passed by Congress, Stanly County received $1.2 million on Thursday to assist in combating COVID-19, the disease ...