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Rollout rules spark Albemarle City Council discussion

In an uncharacteristically brief meeting on Feb. 17, a non-agenda item sparked the board’s most lengthy discussion of the night. As Albemarle City Council members ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, February 18, 2025 11:03 am

Locust

Locust honors Officer of the Year

During the Locust City Council’s Feb. 13 meeting, Police Chief Jeff Shew announced the recipient of the Steven R. “Smitty” Smith Officer of the Year ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, February 17, 2025 11:46 am

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Underwood, Mossy Oak specializes in land sales

Got a toothache? You probably aren’t going to make an appointment with a podiatrist. Likewise, your dentist can’t provide much relief for a bunion. So, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 2:53 pm

Greene Acre Farm

Greene Acre Farm is the place to be — for chickens

Anna Greene loves her chickens, and is quite enthusiastic about them. As a certified specialty poultry breeder, she has been raising rare-breed chickens for several ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, February 7, 2025 9:28 am

Albemarle

Albemarle public safety agencies receive honors, recognize new leaders

Monday night’s meeting of Albemarle City Council opened with recognition of the city’s Police Department for successful completion of the state’s risk management review process ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:03 pm

Albemarle

Envision Albemarle 2045 public input concludes with workshops

Albemarle’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, titled Envision Albemarle 2045, wrapped up its public input phase on Jan. 30 with interactive exercises at two public meetings. ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, February 3, 2025 1:28 pm

Albemarle

Nearly 13 months after fire, Jay’s Seafood set to open this week

The phone call came around 7:30 that Wednesday morning. “Jillian, my daughter-in-law, had just driven by the restaurant as she was taking our grandchildren to ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 27, 2025 9:40 am

Albemarle

Albemarle City Council denies annexation

Following a public hearing in which a majority of citizens speaking expressed opposition to a proposed annexation, Albemarle City Council voted to deny the request ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 1:02 pm

Centralina

Locust City Council receives updates, appoints representatives

In a light agenda on Jan. 9, Locust City Council received reports from town departments, appointed two of its own members to regional boards and ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, January 16, 2025 11:16 am

Albemarle

Family adopts highway, urges drivers to ‘pay attention’ after student’s death

The death of 18-year-old Lily Jane Taylor in an automobile accident two years ago brought a premature end to a life that friends and family, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, January 10, 2025 10:25 am

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