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Stanly News & Press wins awards for design, Stanly magazine

The Stanly News & Press has won two awards in the latest North Carolina Press Association editorial contest. The ... Read more

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SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: SNAP reporter covered his share of unusual stories

Most writers guard their solitude. Fred T. Morgan never stood a chance. Morgan began his esteemed 34-year career ... Read more

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Stanly News & Press wins 2 N.C. Press awards

The Stanly News & Press brought home two awards at the 2022 NCPA (North Carolina Press Association) Editorial and ... Read more

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Former Stanly County resident earns Academy of Country Music nomination

One of Stanly County’s own is up for a major award. Tim Galloway, son of Eli and Vicki ... Read more

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BJ DRYE COLUMN: Pitching shoes and playing keys

Ronnie Tucker must have missed his horseshoe partner. That was the first thought I had when I heard ... Read more

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Drye wins N.C. Press Association award

The Stanly News & Press brought home an award at the annual 2022 NCPA (North Carolina Press Association) Editorial ... Read more

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B.J. DRYE COLUMN: Raindrops turn into full storm

It’s been a week of highs and lows for me. While I had a pretty great day last ... Read more

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B.J. DRYE COLUMN: It boggles my mind that she’s gone

Sun Drop. Cherry pudding. Board games. Duke basketball. These are just a few loves I inherited from Aunt ... Read more

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The Stanly News & Press wins 6 NC Press awards, including General Excellence

The Stanly News & Press brought home six awards in the North Carolina Press Association’s editorial contest. The ... Read more

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B.J. DRYE COLUMN: Dear Santa, help me out

It is that time again for the many elves across Stanly County to venture out into the community ... Read more