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Dancing trio flocks for Butterfly donations

For curiosity seekers wanting to know the story behind the flock of flamingos appearing randomly on front lawns throughout the county, look no further than ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, August 16, 2018 11:09 am

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Settlement terms reveal Stanly’s cut

Stanly County stands to gain in revenue and water from Norwood’s Lake Tillery deal with Union County Public Works. Terms of this month’s settlement in ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, August 16, 2018 11:04 am

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Youth offenders can opt for Teen Court

Beginning next month teens charged with running afoul of the law will have an alternative to conventional court system justice and landing a criminal record. ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Tuesday, August 14, 2018 4:24 pm

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Albemarle buys property to benefit Pfeiffer

In a special called meeting Friday morning the Albemarle City Council unanimously approved the purchase of property that could serve Pfeiffer’s downtown campus. The city ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, August 10, 2018 4:20 pm

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Norwood seeks loan to repay cost of 2 properties

The town of Norwood wants to secure a loan for $849,000 to replenish the town’s coffers for the purchase and renovation of a new Town ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, August 9, 2018 3:46 pm

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NCSBA appoints local school official to legislative committee

Stanly County’s vice chairman for the Board of Education has been appointed to serve on the N.C. School Board Association’s Legislative Committee. Glenda Gibson was ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 4:38 pm

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Democrats select new candidate for Dist. 33

A new candidate has emerged in the race for N.C. Senate District 33 after the previously filed Democrat challenger withdrew. At a conference Saturday, the ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 2:56 pm

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Stanly, Norwood, Union County settle Tillery lawsuit

Stanly County’s lawsuit against the town of Norwood and Union County Public Works over the sale of 23 million gallons of water from Lake Tillery ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 9:16 am

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Sadie Palooza benefits Sanfilippo Syndrome victims

A series of fundraising efforts are planned to help find a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome. In honor of 2-year-old Sadie Rae Haywood of Albemarle, organizers ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, August 6, 2018 10:46 am

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County’s first winemaker dies at 82

Cheating death was among his life’s many triumphs. Silas Pritchard Dennis Jr. led a colorful and interesting life. Not only was he a successful businessman, ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, August 3, 2018 5:15 pm

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