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ALBEMARLE — Stanly County’s history includes unexpected connections to the White House, from a local florist who decorated the residence to a failed bank robber who reportedly plotted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. Local […]

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Leadership Stanly class, a nine-month program designed to prepare residents for greater involvement in the community. Applications must be received by […]

LOCUST — Arrest charges, citations and property crime calls declined in Locust during the first half of 2026, even as officers handled more calls and increased patrol activity, according to newly released police data. Last […]

ALBEMARLE — Music, rebellion and small-town change will take center stage this month as The Uwharrie Players present their production of “Footloose” at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. Shows are scheduled for July 24-26 and […]

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Board of Commissioners filled two board seats this week with unanimous votes, approving appointments to the Region F Aging Advisory Committee and the Economic Development Commission. Both items, taken up […]

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Board of Commissioners received an update Monday night on the Yadkin Riverkeeper’s work in the county and its plans to expand its coverage area in the region. In a slideshow […]

ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has added another member to its leadership team. The district announced in a June 30 news release that Jolene Graham has been hired as its new director of elementary education […]

ALBEMARLE — A dozen nonprofits serving Stanly County are receiving a round of funding from the Stanly County Community Foundation’s annual grantmaking program. Announced on June 25, the $54,350 in awards will support local programs […]

ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Arts Council has released the participation numbers from last month’s Make Music Day Stanly County event. Held across Albemarle, Locust and Norwood, the June 21 celebration featured 20 free performances […]

ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has filled two district leadership roles, naming Ashley Walker as principal of North Stanly Middle School and Zachary Caldwell as director of student safety and security. The district announced the […]