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X-Press Lube has evolved over the years

When Ezra Morton opened East Albemarle Texaco in the 1960s, he probably didn’t think about whether the business ... Read more

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Albemarle City Council approves resolution opposing HB765, will share with other towns

As part of a short agenda on Monday, Albemarle City Council unanimously voted to ratify Resolution 25-03, which ... Read more

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Locust tables rezoning, moves ahead with sewer expansion

Council members in Locust unanimously tabled a conditional rezoning request by Caliber Associates as part of a light ... Read more

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North Carolina Emergency Training Center continues Phase 1

If you’ve traveled between N.C. Highway 740 and the Stanly County Airport recently, you’ve no doubt seen considerable ... Read more

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Legacy Meadows to open at site of former Homeplace

When Hernandez Health Care Systems acquired the former Homeplace Rest and Retirement quarters on Vickers Store Road, the ... Read more

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Albemarle City Council receives overview of Daupler system

Albemarle Public Utilities Director Jay Voyles gave city council members a report on Daupler, a new after-hours system ... Read more

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SPIRIT OF STANLY: Dun-Rite still doing it right

Dun-Rite still doing it right By Toby Thorpe Few businesses in Albemarle and Stanly County have exceeded the ... Read more

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SPIRIT OF STANLY: Bluegrass is served at Rocky River Springs

In the early 1960s, Vaughn Swaringen built a small structure next to his home off Cagle Road near ... Read more

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Locust Police names Citizen of the Year

At its March 13 meeting, Locust City Council and Locust Police Chief Jeff Shew recognized the police department’s ... Read more

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SPIRIT OF STANLY: A dealership built by family

David Odom has been connected with the automobile business his entire life. “My father worked with Ford Motors ... Read more

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