Toby Thorpe, Author at The Stanly News & Press

Stanly County

Stanly County Concert Band performs at Central Methodist

An audience of approximately 170 filled Central United Methodist Church on Dec. 5 to hear the annual Christmas Concert performed by the Stanly County Concert ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 10, 2024 3:36 pm

Albemarle

Albemarle Council members sworn in, former police HQ sold

After ballots cast in November yielded no changes to the makeup of Albemarle City Council, the board’s four re-elected council members and the city’s mayor ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 9, 2024 2:41 pm

Allison Hudson

Communi-Tea opens, supports Will’s Place

Allison Hudson Mingle and Corey-Beth Travaglini were recently faced with a decision. How could they use a one-room space adjacent to and downstairs from Will’s ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, December 6, 2024 2:15 pm

Locust

Locust recognizes Fore, Fletcher

On Nov. 10, Locust City Council recognized officer Eric Fore of the town’s police force as he was awarded a special commendation, and expressed appreciation ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3:56 pm

Albemarle

Albemarle rescinds amendment 4-3

Following a public hearing at its Nov. 18 meeting, Albemarle City Council members voted 4-3 to rescind a number of sections of Text Amendment 24-03, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, November 19, 2024 10:08 am

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

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