Jo Grey, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Badin

Santa arrives by ‘silver bullet’ truck

On Tuesday evening, the night sky seemed dim compared to the holiday lights on Badin’s Falls Road and the Village Green, but below-freezing temperatures did ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Friday, December 6, 2024 3:53 pm

1913 Badin Inn

Bistro opens at 1913 Badin Inn

When you ask Curt and Angela Smith why they’re bringing an old kitchen to life at the 1913 Badin Inn, they say, “Because we love ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Thursday, September 19, 2024 9:06 am

Badin

Business owners celebrate long-awaited reopening

Whether one speaks English or Lao, the language of the heart is the same. Laotian immigrants Tho and Phoudone Naovarath, speak well of their Stanly ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Friday, September 6, 2024 3:02 pm

“A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Rediscovering the Writing Rosses

Twenty-five years ago, Jean Ross Justice mailed a parcel from Iowa City to the library in Albemarle. Justice wanted the Stanly County library to have ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Tuesday, July 16, 2024 2:01 pm

Atrium Health

STANLY THE MAGAZINE: Reading With Rocky

Meeting a 140-pound shaggy dog in the library can be disconcerting, even for an adult. “But Rocky’s a gentle giant,” says Jessica Gise, who teams ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Sunday, June 2, 2024 10:42 am

Badin

BADIN/PALESTINE NEWS: Litter Patrol, Loch Festival and Lupus Awareness

Litter Patrol Please meet at the Gazebo at 8:30 a.m. May 10 and join the effort to give Badin sidewalks and streets a welcoming and ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:50 am

Akron

70 YEARS STRONG: After 7 decades together, couple stays busy with garden, antiques

“We want to keep busy,” said Anna Neumeyer, 88, speaking alongside her husband Jon, 91, known as “Jack” to family and friends. “Busy” means Jack ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Tuesday, April 9, 2024 10:11 am

“Uwharrie Bizarres”

SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: SNAP reporter covered his share of unusual stories

Most writers guard their solitude. Fred T. Morgan never stood a chance. Morgan began his esteemed 34-year career at the Stanly News & Press in ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 11:50 am

Badin

BADIN/PALESTINE NEWS: Council to discuss budget goals

Town Business Limb and brush pickup is Feb. 6. Leaf collection continues through Feb. 12. Town Council has called a meeting to discuss budget goals ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Tuesday, January 30, 2024 8:29 am

Cottonville

Hamaan learns more about family, self in new book

Denny Hamann makes new friends and meets new cousins wherever he goes. Even Teresa Crump, who is responsible for arranging Stanly County Public Library events, ... Read more

by Jo Grey, Friday, January 26, 2024 3:32 pm

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