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Tony Craig spent many years as an artist for Warner Brothers and Disney, but it is fond memories of his childhood in Stanly County that have inspired his latest creation.

Emory and Kari Womack each began using drugs at age 13. “He was an opioid user and I was a stimulant user, but he preferred downers more than uppers and I preferred uppers more than downers,” Kari Womack said.

An author with roots in Stanly County will sign copies of her book Oct. 1 in Locust. Hope Anderson will be at Locust Library, Locust Towne Center, 186 Ray Kennedy Dr., from 2-6 p.m.

Stanly County residents, businesses and organizations continued this week to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene in the North Carolina mountains.

After hearing Monday night from a series of speakers for and against Oakboro entering into a contract with the Stanly County Sheriff's Office for

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Lou Donaldson, who was born and raised in Badin and became a legendary saxophone player, died Saturday at age 98. Donaldson’s website posted a message to fans. “The Family of Sweet Poppa Lou Donaldson sadly confirms his death November 9, 2024. A private service will be held. “Thank you […]

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Lou Donaldson, one of Badin and Stanly County’s favorite sons, died Nov. 10, just nine days after turning 98. “Thank you for your support of Lou and his music throughout his career,” his family wrote on loudonaldson. “Because of you, his legendary contributions to Jazz will live on forever.” […]

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Paula Fox is in the middle of her 13th year of collecting toys for children in local hospitals. The toy drive, in memory of her daughter, Jami, has collected more than 10,000 items over the years to share with hospitals in Stanly, Cabarrus, Rowan and Anson counties, Thomasville, Mint […]

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Members of Aquadale Rural Volunteer Fire Department saw a need across the state and did something to fulfill that need. It began shortly after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina in late September. For Aquadale VFD, the location it focused on helping was Pond Mountain, which is located in […]

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dear Santa, I know I’m late getting this to you. But hopefully you can squeeze in a little more reading time for my letter, as well as the many others we print in today’s issue of The SNAP. (They begin on page 1B of the printed edition, just in […]