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Double homicide rattles Badin neighborhood
Two are dead and one injured following a shooting in the Badin area. The incident took place sometime between 8:30-8:45 a.m. Monday on Shady Rest ...
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SCS launches new tech initiatives
Since 2013, Stanly County Schools has provided every student — grades 3-12 — with a computer during the school year. High school students are even ...
by Shannon Beamon, Friday, September 7, 2018 4:24 pm
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City, county raise incentive for expanding business
A larger investment is prompting a larger tax incentive from both Albemarle City Council and county commissioners. Back in July, the two entities offered an ...
by Shannon Beamon, Friday, September 7, 2018 8:57 am
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Veteran dancers bring dynamite dynamic to the stage
When it comes to Stanly County Dancing with the Stars, perhaps no team packs a punch like this one. Made up of veteran dancers Laura ...
by Shannon Beamon, Thursday, September 6, 2018 3:30 pm
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Church rethinks first aid
If someone wants to learn how to do CPR, it’s not hard to find a class. In fact, that training is required for many individuals. ...
by Shannon Beamon, Tuesday, September 4, 2018 12:40 pm
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Fair fuels old-fashioned fun
Old-fashioned fun never goes out of style. Or at least not at the Stanly County fairgrounds. Starting Tuesday, American Legion Post 76 will throw open ...
by Shannon Beamon, Saturday, September 1, 2018 5:07 pm
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Bridge removal troubles residents
The proposed removal of a bridge near Aquadale is stirring up opposition. The N.C. Department of Transportation has suggested taking down a one-lane bridge on ...
by Shannon Beamon, Friday, August 31, 2018 4:43 pm
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Residential development moves forward in Richfield
A new set of houses just got closer to construction in Richfield. At their last meeting, the town council unanimously granted local contractor Barry Byrd ...
by Shannon Beamon, Thursday, August 30, 2018 12:08 pm
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Pair bring salsa to Stanly’s Dancing With The Stars
Albemarle Middle School Principal Devron Furr plans to school his students in more than academics this year. When he and veteran dancer Channel Brewington take ...
by Shannon Beamon, Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:03 am
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Dark history lights new spark for SSHS teacher
While students came into school armed with new notebooks, new pens and new clothes this week, teacher Meredith Howell came in armed with something else. ...