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Dinner on Main, a farm-to-table collaborate between local restaurants and the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce, will return Sept. 21 to downtown Albemarle.

Stanly County Sheriff's Office has charged a “local religious leader” with failing to report crimes against juveniles.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Albemarle Police Department invites residents to take the “Community Survey on Public Safety & Law Enforcement.” The survey takes a few minutes to complete, and the responses are kept confidential. Participation can help APD improve its services and processes. The survey gathers opinions and experiences from members of […]

RALEIGH — Four years ago, communities in North Carolina and beyond were reeling from the COVID-induced Great Suppression.

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 […]