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Tink defies going to the dogs

It could have been a tragic story about another senseless death. Instead, she survived horrific injuries en route to fulfilling a greater purpose. These days ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, October 29, 2018 4:14 pm

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A chance marriage turns up all cherries

Thursday marked their 25th wedding anniversary. Not only does the Albemarle couple seem to be happy, but their union was anything but a conventional romance. ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Saturday, October 27, 2018 2:00 pm

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Heating ranks 2nd as cause of home fires

As Stanly seemingly moves straight from summer to winter, the sudden chill prompted the quick use of heaters sooner than expected. Therein lies renewed risks ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, October 26, 2018 6:10 pm

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Son beats mom with axe handle

An Albemarle man is behind bars after he allegedly beat his 72-year-old mother with an axe handle before robbing her of cash. Jamie William Hinson, ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Thursday, October 25, 2018 12:10 pm

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Forum yields candidate ideals

On a night when candidates could separate themselves from political rivals, most held their own while a few demonstrated political promise. About 200 voters attended ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 5:56 pm

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Benefit to aid cancer-strickened officer

As a police officer she’s usually the one rendering help to victims. Only now she’s a victim in need of help. One year ago Cindi ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 4:43 pm

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New dermatologist office opens in Albemarle

A medical void has been filled with the arrival of a new group from Asheboro. Beginning last month Asheboro Dermatology opened a location in Albemarle ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Wednesday, October 24, 2018 10:28 am

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Former county, city leader dies

One of Albemarle’s more popular and active leaders died Sunday evening. Thomas Edward Underwood, 87, died at the hospital after declining health. A former Albemarle ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 10:38 am

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Couple face drug charges

Law enforcement took a swipe at the county’s opioid epidemic with two arrests Friday. Zannie Jay Lotharp, 33, and Shonteya Christina Harris, 32, both of ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Monday, October 22, 2018 6:17 pm

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House Dist. 67 seat up for grabs

Despite any perceived advantage from an upset in the Republican primary, the race for N.C. House District 67 is far from decided. True Wayne Sasser, ... Read more

by Ritchie Starnes, Friday, October 19, 2018 6:41 pm

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