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TRIVIA TEST By Fifi Rodriguez
1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest point in Earth’s oceans? 2. COMICS: What is the name of the newspaper in the “Shoe” comic strip? 3. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
County Nutrition Menu – April 19-23, 2021
The Senior Nutrition Program is part of Stanly County Senior Services. Lunch is served to anyone 60 and older at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
STATE: Applications open for bicycle, pedestrian planning grants
The N.C. Department of Transportation is accepting applications from communities for the 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative. The program provides funding for municipalities across the ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
J.D. Power ranks Edward Jones highest in investor satisfaction
Financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Full-Service Investor Satisfaction Study, ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
Stanly Chamber to host ribbon cutting
Stanly County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the opening of Main Street Inspections, 1241 E. Main St., Albemarle, with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. ... Read more
3 days ago by Staff Reports.
91-year-old gardener says ‘being active’ is key to long life
Peggy Burris of Albemarle is a great example of the old adage that age is just a number. Even at 91, Burris leads an active ... Read more
3 days ago by Chris Miller.
Butterfly House spreads child abuse prevention awareness with Butterflies In The Park
With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center had to get creative with how to spread awareness. Due to the ... Read more
3 days ago by Chris Miller.
Badin Town Council sets public hearings for parking restrictions, budget
Upcoming public hearings for the Badin Town Council will afford citizens the opportunity to speak on several issues. At Tuesday’s meeting, the board approved a ... Read more
3 days ago by Charles Curcio.
NATIONAL: USDA reopens sign-up for Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that signup has reopened for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) as ... Read more
4 days ago by Staff Reports.
STATE: Wildlife Resources Commission urges homeowners to check for bats
If you suspect bats may be living in your home, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is asking that you relocate them responsibility before pup rearing ... Read more