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Greene Acre Farm is the place to be — for chickens

Anna Greene loves her chickens, and is quite enthusiastic about them. As a certified specialty poultry breeder, she ... Read more

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Burleson tree honors different type of family member

Among the many trees lining the corridors of Stanly Commons as part of Tillery Compassionate Care’s Festival of ... Read more

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Locust City Council honors employees

Two City of Locust employees were recognized by the City Council at the board’s monthly meeting on Oct. ... Read more

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Locust approves rezoning for new subdivision

A conditional rezoning for Frances Estate, a new subdivision to be located in Locust off Vella Drive between ... Read more

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2 million eggs and counting for Holbrook

Susan Holbrook has cracked a lot of eggs over the past 30 years — in fact, a regular ... Read more

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STANLY THE MAGAZINE: Hardaway Site continues to be archaeological gem

For many in and around Stanly County, the Hardaway Site is known only by way of a historical ... Read more

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North Stanly graduates 133 for Class of 2024

Students receiving diplomas at North Stanly High School on May 24 were encouraged by commencement speaker Kristie McCowan ... Read more

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Locust receives proposed budget

Locust City Manager Cesar Correa presented the proposed city budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at the May ... Read more

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Breakfast shines light on child abuse in Stanly County

Those attending the annual Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Breakfast, sponsored by Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center and ... Read more

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Albemarle approves special use permit for Badin Brews

On Feb. 19, Albemarle City Council voted 4-3 to approve a text amendment that would allow establishments serving ... Read more