Toby Thorpe, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Richfield

Stanly County commissioners approve repair bid, fill vacancies

On Oct. 21, Stanly County commissioners approved a bid from BRS Incorporated of Richfield to replace approximately 700 linear feet of 16-inch forced sewer main ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:31 am

Albemarle

Company marks 25 years in business

Marking the 25th anniversary of its opening on N.C. Highway 24-27, the staff of Bypass Auto Sales held a “Customer Appreciation Day” celebration on Nov. ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 11, 2024 4:26 pm

Misenheimer

Misenheimer Solar Park opens

Officials from EDP Renewables and Duke Energy, along with a number of local and state-level stakeholders, officially opened the Misenheimer Solar Park on Oct. 29 ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 11, 2024 11:17 am

Art Whittaker

A GRAND DAY: Navy veteran is parade’s grand marshal

US Navy Air Corps veteran Arthur M. “Art” Whittaker Sr. was selected as Grand Marshal of the annual Stanly County Veterans Day Parade. The parade ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 11, 2024 10:47 am

Albemarle

Albemarle Fire Department qualifies for $1.8 million grant

At the Nov. 4 meeting of Albemarle City Council, Fire Chief Kenny Kendall announced that the city has qualified to receive a $1.8 million grant ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, November 8, 2024 10:12 am

Locust

ELECTION 2024: Locust

Locust Mayor Steve Huber, incumbent councilmen Larry Baucom, Mike Haigler and Rusty Efird and former Olympian Denise (De Dee) Nathan were all victorious in their ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 6, 2024 1:23 pm

Albemarle

HOLY DOG: Christ Episcopal has Blessing of the Animals

A small group of pet owners and pets gathered Oct. 19 on the front lawn of Christ Episcopal Church on Pee Dee Avenue in Albemarle ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, October 25, 2024 9:27 am

Albemarle

Oakboro moves forward on goal of hiring new chief

In addition to receiving a report on plans for the Stanly County Family YMCA’s westward expansion and adopting a bicycle and pedestrian plan for the ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:43 am

Albemarle

Albemarle City Council approves annexation, reduced-density zoning

Annexation and zoning of a 77-acre tract of land was approved by Albemarle City Council on Monday, marking the initial step toward the third phase ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 10:36 am

Carolina Presbyterian Church

Carolina Presbyterian Church celebrates 50th anniversary

Locust-based Carolina Presbyterian Church will observe a milestone on Oct. 20, as the date will mark the 50th anniversary of the church’s first worship service. ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 4:56 pm

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