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New London man indicted on federal drug charges

A New London man was one of 16 suspects indicted on federal drug conspiracy charges for their involvement in a drug distribution ring. Tommy Warren ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, September 14, 2018 9:13 am

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‘Prom’ play set for tonight

There’s a high school prom taking place in Albemarle beginning tonight, at least a fictional one and on stage. “Meet Me at the Prom” opens ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, September 13, 2018 7:41 am

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Florence soaks scheduled events

Although updated meteorological models forecast Hurricane Florence to trek farther south after making landfall, Stanly County continues to brace for the worse. Along with a revised ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 3:59 pm

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DA rules no charges for Norwood commissioner

A 13-month SBI probe of a Norwood town commissioner concluded with no criminal charges. Faced with allegations of embezzlement from his business partners, Robbie Cohen had ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, September 12, 2018 9:06 am

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BOE appointment stays in the family

Albemarle attorney Jim Phillips was sworn in Tuesday morning as the newest member on the Stanly County Board of Elections. Phillips was appointed by the ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Tuesday, September 11, 2018 4:19 pm

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Florence’s wallop threatens Stanly

North Carolinians are bracing for impact as Hurricane Florence barrels toward Wilmington with the Piedmont expected to feel the storm’s wrath. On Monday Florence had ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, September 10, 2018 4:27 pm

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Blaze damages Locust duplex

Two occupants of a duplex escaped injury after their home caught fire Sunday morning. Around 10:30 a.m. firefighters responded to 103 Dogwood St. where they ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, September 10, 2018 3:16 pm

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2-year-old boy battles rare cancer

Curiosity arose when 2-year-old Max developed “raccoon eyes.” A quick internet search hinted at the possibility of cancer, turning curiosity into suspicions. But nothing indicated ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Saturday, September 8, 2018 5:18 pm

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County’s economy gains strength

As the economies for the nation and state continue to trend upward so, too, goes the local economy. Stanly County’s economy is as robust as ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Saturday, September 8, 2018 10:04 am

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SCS scores 5 Bs, 6 Ds on school report cards

Stanly County Schools posted five grades of B on its school report card only for any celebration to be doused by six grades of D, ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, September 7, 2018 9:18 am

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