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Albemarle approves street plan

Albemarle City Council adopted a street maintenance and preservation plan for the 2018-19 fiscal year during Monday night’s meeting. Mayor Ronnie Michael said the city ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 3:21 pm

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CAROLYN’S ANGELS: 7 months later, woman has many reasons to be thankful

Thanksgiving is meant to be more than a holiday. Actually, in its truest sense, it is a lifestyle. Although many view the November observance as ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:54 am

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WOMEN’S SPOTLIGHT: At 94, Ruth Coggins isn’t slowing down

After first earning her driver’s license in 1942, Ruth Coggins has operated motor vehicles for 76 years without so much as a single ticket … ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 3:04 pm

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City reviews plans for housing units

Albemarle City Council acted on two recommendations from the city planning board in addition to hearing concerns expressed by a resident of Melchor Road during ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 12, 2018 2:42 pm

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Gray Stone soccer advances to fourth round

Eighty minutes of play on Thursday night found former Uwharrie Conference members Gray Stone Day and Queen’s Grant deadlocked at 2-2. But only four minutes ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, November 9, 2018 2:34 pm

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Hughes, Lowder, Whitley win seats on Albemarle City Council

Races for three seats on the Albemarle City Council saw incumbents hold two slots, with a political newcomer gaining the third. Councilwoman Martha Hughes recaptured ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 5:57 pm

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Norwood picks new team for board

The town of Norwood will welcome a new mayor and two new commissioners in December as voters pushed out two incumbents in favor of two ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Wednesday, November 7, 2018 8:43 am

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Families of overdose victims march against drug abuse

When a team, town or community can say, “We’re number one!” the boast usually goes along with pride and cheers. But when that “number one” ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 5, 2018 3:13 pm

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Gray Stone dominates 9-0 to advance in playoffs

Utilizing a near-constant attack on goal, Gray Stone Day shut out Albemarle 9-0 in a first round soccer playoff match Saturday at Lefko Field in ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Monday, November 5, 2018 10:57 am

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Stanfield barber shop is ‘set apart’

Steve Grissom traveled the scenic route on his way to Stanfield. Born and raised in Alaska, he has lived in North Carolina since 1988. He ... Read more

by Toby Thorpe, Friday, November 2, 2018 9:45 pm

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