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Oakboro to celebrate Fourth of July festivities for 67th year

OAKBORO — One of Stanly County’s most anticipated yearly traditions is back. In an annual set of festivities…

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Stanly County Arts Council prepares for summer camp

ALBEMARLE — Now just weeks away, the Stanly County Arts Council’s 2025 Summer Arts Camp will soon arrive…

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Albemarle holds ribbon cutting for StoryWalk trail

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Albemarle Parks and Recreation’s…

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Stanly insurance agent arrested on 72 felony charges

LOCUST — A Locust insurance agent has been charged with 72 felonies after allegedly defrauding clients by using…

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Albemarle names Darren Rhodes as next city manager

ALBEMARLE — The city of Albemarle announced Tuesday that its city council has appointed Assistant City Manager Darren…

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‘No Kings’ protest draws hundreds in Albemarle

ALBEMARLE — A crowd of around 200 people took part in the “No Kings” protest held in Albemarle…

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School board expresses concern on public transparency

ALBEMARLE — Multiple members of the Stanly County Board of Education recently voiced their concerns about board transparency…

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Albemarle Police’s CALEA public comment portal opens

ALBEMARLE — Members of the general public can now submit evaluations of the performance and effectiveness of the…

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Drugs and firearms seized after joint law enforcement operation

ALBEMARLE — In a joint law enforcement operation with the Norwood Police Department, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office…

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New principal named at East Albemarle Elementary School

ALBEMARLE — East Albemarle Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Stanly…