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Little Miss contestants compete in pageant

Nearly 40 girls competed in the Little Miss Fourth of July pageant on June 30. The event was part of the 60th annual Oakboro Fourth ... Read more

by Imari Scarbrough, Friday, July 6, 2018 9:56 am

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Arrest made after gunfire at Oakboro’s Fourth celebration

Chaos erupted after cries of a shooter swept through a Fourth of July celebration in Oakboro on Wednesday night. A shooting near the festivities led ... Read more

by Imari Scarbrough, Thursday, July 5, 2018 5:07 pm

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Firefighters show skills in Oakboro competition

Four fire departments placed in a competition on Saturday during Oakboro’s Fourth of July celebration. While East Side Volunteer Fire Department didn’t go home with ... Read more

by Imari Scarbrough, Wednesday, July 4, 2018 5:25 pm

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Kids enjoy Youth Fishing Day at City Lake

Warm weather and clear skies drew at least 15 participants to the Youth Fishing Day event at City Lake Park in Albemarle recently. The event ... Read more

by Imari Scarbrough, Saturday, June 30, 2018 10:59 am

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Oakboro council approves town budget

The Oakboro town council unanimously passed its budget on June 18. The $1.4 million general fund budget will primarily be funded by property taxes (an ... Read more

by Imari Scarbrough, Monday, June 25, 2018 7:04 pm