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Cafe brings boba to Locust

By Marina Shankle, for the SNAP A new cafe in Locust is bringing the unique flavor of boba ... Read more

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REGIONAL: Union County man wins $100,000, his second big lottery prize

RALEIGH – Monroe resident Alexandro Acevedo won big playing the lottery several years ago and on Wednesday he got ... Read more

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Former Stanly resident releases book on life in the Army

A former Stanly County resident has released his latest book. Eddie McCoy’s “Musings…From the Mind of a U.S. Army ... Read more

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From muskets to vinegar pie, history lovers enjoy Living History Day

History came alive for more than 300 visitors on Saturday afternoon at the Snuggs and Marks House Museum ... Read more

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Celebration Place, Landing provide support for Stanly County youth

Youth needing a help up have a new resource in the county. Safer Communities Ministry in Monroe, which ... Read more

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Wingate Pharmacy camp gives teens, including Oakboro resident, a dose of ever-broadening profession

Mention the word “pharmacist” and for most people images of a white coat behind a counter come to ... Read more

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West Stanly men’s track ties with CATA for RRC title

At the 2023 Rocky River Conference meet hosted by Mount Pleasant, the West Stanly men’s team earned a ... Read more

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DAVID FREEZE COLUMN: US Highway 74 yields four county seats

Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. ... Read more

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Mythical feline spotted in downtown Albemarle

Tuesday morning saw reported sightings of a mythical cat prowling downtown Albemarle. The origins of the wampus cat, ... Read more

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North Stanly football falls in the playoffs to Monroe

The North Stanly Comets faced an uphill battle Friday night as the No. 26 seed visiting No. 7 ... Read more