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Sheriff’s office ends search for armed suspect in Cottonville area

The search for a suspect in an alleged breaking and entering incident in the Cottonville area has been…

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New principal named for Stanly’s SCoVE and SALC

ALBEMARLE — Two unique local school options — Stanly County Virtual Education (SCoVE) and the Stanly Academy Learning…

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Stanly Schools to add ‘In God we trust’ to district vehicles

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Board of Education plans to place the national motto, “In God we trust,”…

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Albemarle denies rezoning request for Faith Alive Ministries

ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, the council narrowly voted down a request…

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Stanly commissioners appropriate $750k for West Stanly Senior Center

ALBEMARLE — Stanly County is making a financial contribution to the construction costs for the new West Stanly…

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Albemarle man charged with murder in double killing

ALBEMARLE — A resident of Albemarle has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that took place…

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Harmanco’s Restaurant to close

By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal A long-standing Stanly County institution for food, family and fun will close…

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Stanly Community College VP says trades facility nears completion

ALBEMARLE — In a report at the April 2025 Stanly County EDC Board Meeting, a Stanly Community College…

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Butterfly House hosts annual child abuse awareness breakfast

By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — With April designated as Child Abuse Awareness Month, Stanly County’s…

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Stanly Schools presents Oakboro proposal to town commissioners

OAKBORO — With millions of dollars in repairs needed and overcrowding issues facing Oakboro STEM Elementary, the Stanly…