George T. Burris
PRIMARY 2024: Helms defeats 2 to stay Register of Deeds
Jennie Helms, who was named Register of Deeds in October 2023 upon the retirement of Suzanne Lowder, soundly defeated challengers George Burris and Misty Enoch ...
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Albemarle
Albemarle Council gets update on historic signage project
Updates on historic signage and business and residential development were presented to Albemarle City Council during the March 4 meeting. Planning Specialist Brittani McClendon presented ...
by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 11:44 am
Albemarle
Albemarle hears about current, future developments
Planning and Development Services Director Kevin Robinson reported on current and future residential and non-residential development projects and trends at the March 4 meeting of ...
by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 9:30 am
Albemarle
Ferris honored for 28 years of service to Albemarle
“Albemarle is a better place because of you.” “I came to work for the city because of Michael.” “Your wisdom will be sorely missed.” Such ...
by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:03 am
Albemarle
Albemarle text amendment will allow bars, with limitations
Following a public hearing at its Feb. 19 meeting, Albemarle City Council voted 4-3 to approve a text amendment that would change terminology of “profit ...
by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 9:09 am
Locust
West Stanly fire chief provides report to Locust City Council
Locust City Council received a “State of the Fire Department” report from West Stanly Fire Chief Dakota Raborn at its Feb. 8 regular meeting. In ...
by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, February 15, 2024 11:15 am
Locust
‘Pavilion in the Pines’ proposal draws questions
At the Feb. 8 meeting of Locust City Council, Brentwood Farms resident Scott Carpenter gave a presentation to the board in explanation of a request ...
by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 5:13 pm
Albemarle
Stanly agencies, citizens discuss ways to decrease homelessness
Representatives of Albemarle and Stanly County agencies that assist homeless and unhoused citizens met on Tuesday at Albemarle City Hall to discuss potential solutions. They ...
by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 9:33 am
Locust
Locust mayor commends Public Works staff
At Thursday’s Locust City Council meeting, Mayor Steve Huber recognized Tim Pflieger, director of Public Works for the city, for receiving his Professional Management Certification ...
by Toby Thorpe, Friday, February 9, 2024 10:44 am
Chief Steven "Smitty" Smith Officer of the Year award.
Locust honors top officers of the year
Locust Police Chief Jeff Shew recognized three Locust Police Department officers for outstanding performance during 2023 at Thursday’s Locust City Council meeting. Officer Tim Hartsell ...