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Opioid ODs down for November

November’s statistics show the opioid epidemic has loosened its grip on Stanly County for the first time in six months. No longer is Stanly No. ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 4:46 pm

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Funeral held for Rinehart

One of Albemarle’s finest has been laid to rest. Cindi Norris Rinehart, a sergeant detective with the Albemarle Police Department, succumbed to stage IV breast ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 3:24 pm

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EDC contracts firm to generate jobs

Stanly County’s Economic Development Commission will contract with Research on Investment (ROI) to help generate industrial leads. Monday the EDC approved a deal with ROI ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 12:51 pm

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School board OKs new academy at AHS

Albemarle High School will become host of three new curriculums as part of a fire and public safety academy. The Stanly County Board of Education ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, December 17, 2018 3:46 pm

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NC Senate rejects bill addition

Outgoing N.C. House Rep. Justin Burr’s efforts to secure a higher salary for a state job has backfired. Thursday the General Assembly officially approved SB469, ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, December 14, 2018 1:38 pm

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Drugs top sheriff’s agenda

Keys atop an empty desk is all that greeted Stanly County’s new sheriff. “But it’s all good. It’s a fresh start,” Sheriff Jeff Crisco said. “We’ll ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:01 am

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Students, families benefit from food campaign

A number of local students will be the recipients of donated food for the holidays. Part of Food Lion’s Holiday Without Hunger campaign, as many ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, December 13, 2018 10:44 am

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Schools nix early release before holiday break

This week’s winter storm has cost students Wednesday’s early release to kick start their Christmas break. At a special-called meeting Wednesday evening the Stanly County ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 8:34 pm

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Glow of lights adorn Christmas spirit in Richfield

There’s something contagious going around in Richfield. It starts with a wide-eyed gaze, followed by an uncontrollable smile and then a warmness around the heart. ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, December 12, 2018 11:26 am

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Few clues in shooting, 75-year-old victim clings to life

Nearly two months after her 75-year-old father was shot and left clinging to life on a ventilator, there remain few clues in the case. “All ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:47 pm

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