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3 new elects take Norwood seats

A packed Town Hall witnessed three newly elected commissioners take office in Norwood Monday night. It was standing-room only as Harold Thompson began his tenure ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, December 3, 2018 8:46 pm

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Tink defies odds again, beats cancer

Christmas arrived early for Tink. Medical indications suggest the pit bull has beaten cancer. Meagan Davis, Tink’s adopted owner, posted on Facebook that the prognosis ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, December 3, 2018 12:19 pm

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Food on stove leads to house fire

Unattended cooking caused a house fire in the city of Albemarle. Firefighters responded to Saturday’s 6:52 p.m. blaze at 2223 Woodhurst Lane. Two people were ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, December 3, 2018 12:11 pm

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Will’s Place guides addicts toward recovery

“Your brokenness is welcome here,” a sign reads inside the office of Will’s Place. Displayed throughout its downtown Albemarle office is an array of inspirational ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, November 30, 2018 7:01 pm

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Norwood inks contract ahead of new elects

In a special-called meeting Thursday evening, the Norwood Town Council voted to give its town administrator a 90-day contract before three newly elected officials take ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, November 29, 2018 7:10 pm

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Sportsman handcrafts nature’s own bow, arrows

A true sportsman believes in keeping the playing field all natural. For a father and son duo, that’s exactly how they approach deer hunting. So ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, November 29, 2018 3:48 pm

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Oakboro jump-starts Christmas season

Christmas comes early for Oakboro residents. The town of Oakboro kicks off its holiday season tonight with its Christmas parade. Come Saturday residents will enjoy ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, November 29, 2018 8:16 am

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Monarch talks mental health, addiction

Monarch launched a community conversation about the county’s mental health and substance abuse disorder services. Wednesday morning’s presentation among roughly 60 stakeholders follows Monarch’s grant ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 3:41 pm

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Rain soaks Small Business Saturday

Rain and cold temperatures dampened Small Business Saturday in downtown Albemarle. “We didn’t have as much turnout as past years. I think the weather kept ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, November 26, 2018 5:33 pm

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Tink undergoes cancer surgery

After cheating death one year ago, she’s been dealt another life-threatening fight. Tink, a beloved pit bull with local ties, has been diagnosed with cancer. ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 4:10 pm

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