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David Jackson

Transplant, recovery to be a family affair

For David Jackson, life with an auto-immune disorder has been an extended battle. As a member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol, and more recently ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 3:04 pm

Albemarle

American Legion honors commander for 50 years of service

Bill O’Neal of Norwood, commander of Walter B. Hill American Legion Post 76, was recently honored by the organization’s national leadership for 50 years of ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, February 3, 2022 9:04 am

farming

Morris retires after 37 years of serving Stanly farmers

A familiar face will soon be missing from the USDA Farm Service Agency office in Stanly County as longtime program technician Karen Morris retires. “You ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, January 26, 2022 11:47 am

Kiddie Kare

Page, Kiddie Kare impacted hundreds of youngsters

Pat Page, who passed away on Wednesday, will be remembered for having touched the lives of countless area children, primarily through her six-decade association with ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 24, 2022 11:44 am

Cooperative Extension

Alexi becomes leader of Cooperative Extension staff

“It’s an exciting time to be working here,” says Molly Alexi, who assumed the directorship of the Stanly office of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, January 6, 2022 2:12 pm

Albemarle Sweet Shop

Volunteers reflect on successful Community Christmas Dinner

With Albemarle’s downtown streets mostly empty on Christmas morning, the first block of West South Street was a notable exception as a steady stream of ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:20 pm

Christmas

Hospice trees lit in memory of loved ones

Hospice of Stanly and The Uwharrie launched its annual Festival of Trees Dec. 6 at Stanly Commons with the Lighting of the Angel Trees, a ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 13, 2021 11:31 am

George Crooker

After 31 years, Hopkins will retire from Stanly County YMCA

It can be said that Margrit Hopkins has taken the “scenic route” to Stanly County. The longtime fitness instructor was born in Germany, and lived ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, December 13, 2021 10:01 am

N.C. Cooperative Extension

Ag Extension has new staff members

Created to develop prosperity for all North Carolinians through research-based agricultural, food and 4-H programs, the NC Agricultural Extension service relies on its local staff ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, October 4, 2021 11:40 am

Mike Thompson

Thompson remembered by friends

Norwood resident Mike Thompson, who passed recently at age 66 of COVID-19 complications, was never one to seek accolades or bring attention to himself. But ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, September 30, 2021 3:44 pm

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