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coronavirus

DHHS says flu is common, coronavirus not

Each year, winter spawns an onslaught of illnesses ranging from the common cold to various and sundry “bugs,” including various strains of the flu. For ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, January 30, 2020 5:47 pm

News

Community remembers former district, superior court judge

Lisa Blue Thacker, who retired in 2018 after 20 years of service as a district and superior court judge in southeastern and south-central North Carolina, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 27, 2020 2:15 pm

Fellowship of the Idiots run

‘Idiots’ commit to tie the knot

When Edwin Kibowen took a knee at the finish line and asked fellow runner Simeka Vaughn for her hand in marriage, it marked a milestone ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 27, 2020 10:03 am

Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation

Almond delivers annual report on Main Street program

Main Street Manager Joy Almond gave her organization’s 2019 annual report on Tuesday, providing updates on downtown buildings and property, investments, jobs, businesses and volunteers ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Saturday, January 25, 2020 10:03 am

Albemarle

Council hears more on opioid abuse

Opioid abuse, the county’s efforts to combat its spread and first-hand accounts from a victim of the outbreak were topics of presentation and discussion by ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 9:22 am

News

New London commissioners hear park update

New London commissioners received an update about the town’s new park at its regular January meeting. Mayor Tate Daniels said recent wet weather has severely hampered ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Thursday, January 16, 2020 3:48 pm

deer hunting

Deer hunting with dogs heats up Wildlife Commission hearing

A crowd of approximately 200 hunters and outdoorsmen gathered Thursday night at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center for the annual District 6 public hearing on ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, January 13, 2020 4:02 pm

Clemson

Former West Stanly coach reminisces about Clemson football as Tigers prepare for LSU

When Clemson and LSU square off on Monday night in New Orleans, it won’t be the first time the two teams have done so with ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, January 10, 2020 2:41 pm

Albemarle City Council

City Council hears about new school option

At its first meeting of the new year, Albemarle City Council heard plans for establishment of a new private school in Albemarle. Amy Phibbs, who, ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, January 7, 2020 11:33 am

Soil and Water Conservation

Blalock was lifelong community servant

The Dec. 11 death of Terry Lee Blalock of Norwood marked the loss of a dedicated servant to Stanly County as well as the Cottonville ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, December 24, 2019 9:12 am

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