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Brandon Beane

Who is ready for the XFL? One Locust resident hopes viewers tune in

Chris Phillips, a Norwood native and Locust resident, began work in November as the director of league partnerships for the XFL, which will kick off ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, February 16, 2023 10:11 am

"Frozen

With eyes on Broadway, Wall tours country in ‘Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story’

As a 7-year-old in a Uwharrie Players production of “A Christmas Carol,” Hannah-Kathryn “HK” Wall first felt the thrill and anticipation of performing in live ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, February 10, 2023 1:20 pm

U.S. Highway 52

‘Maverick Highway’ U.S. 52 connects Stanly County to North Dakota, South Carolina and many sites in between

Although only 26 miles of U.S. Highway 52 pass through Stanly County (about 1.3% of the road’s total mileage), the thoroughfare links the county with ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, February 1, 2023 4:15 pm

Bud Smith

Oakboro seats new commissioner, amends animal ordinance

“I’m ready to work, and I’ll do the best I can,” said Oakboro resident Joey Carpenter at the conclusion of Tuesday’s town commissioners meeting, during ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, January 19, 2023 1:27 pm

Morrow Mountain

Ceremony opens new section of Morrow Mountain

A tract of 215 acres just east of Stanly Street in Badin officially became part of Morrow Mountain State Park on Friday at a public ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 9, 2023 8:41 am

A.L. Lowder

Citizens voice concerns on Albemarle stormwater management plan

A public hearing regarding the city’s proposed implementation of a stormwater management plan drew around 35 residents to Albemarle City Hall on Tuesday evening, 14 ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, January 4, 2023 8:51 am

Jim Misenheimer

Former educators speak at brief Richfield meeting

The regular meeting of the Richfield Town Council on Monday was an abbreviated version, featuring only two major matters — the swearing in of new ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 20, 2022 9:19 am

Festival of Trees

Hospice Festival of Trees shares many stories

The concourse of Stanly Commons will be a showcase of Christmas tree art for the remainder of December as Hospice of Stanly conducts its annual ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 12, 2022 3:20 pm

Carolina Cleft Center

Stanfield child faces multiple surgeries for bilateral cleft lip, palate

A few months before Mandy and Corie Faggart were to welcome twin sons to their family this summer, the couple received some unsettling news when ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, December 1, 2022 2:51 pm

Clerk of Court

Huneycutt reflects on 16 years as clerk of court

Michael Huneycutt, outgoing Clerk of Court for Stanly County, was honored with a retirement reception on Thursday, as many friends, family and co-workers attended to ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, November 18, 2022 10:32 am

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