July 2019 – Stanly News Journal

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Murder-suicide leaves three dead in Albemarle

July 31, 2019 David Larson

ALBEMARLE — In the worst incidence of violence in the county this year, a gruesome shooting on Canton Road southwest of Albemarle left three members of a family deceased and one seriously injured. According to […]

Stanly County sheriff investigating triple homicide

July 25, 2019 SCJ Staff Reports

ALBEMARLE — According to sources at the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are investigating a crime that left three people dead and one in serious condition on Thursday morning. According to law enforcement sources, […]

City of Albemarle loses 2-year battle with downtown hotel

July 25, 2019 David Larson

ALBEMARLE — After a two-year battle with the owners and managers of the Heart of Albemarle Hotel, the City of Albemarle lost another court decision, this time at the N.C. Court of Appeals. The state’s […]

SHAPIRO: The news cycle without Trump’s tweets

July 24, 2019 Ben Shapiro

Let’s pretend President Trump didn’t tweet. Let’s live in a universe where the president of the United States didn’t see fit to insert himself into every controversy, to comment on every passing event, to blast […]

HUDSON: Sharing Good News

July 24, 2019 Richard Hudson

Like wildfire, bad news travels fast. And all too often, it seems like good news travels at a snail’s pace — especially these days. When it comes to reporting good news, a reporter once told […]

Trump headlines administration’s visits to North Carolina

July 18, 2019 Stanly County Journal Staff

GREENVILLE — President Donald Trump is returning to North Carolina for a campaign rally in a likely presidential battleground state that he won in 2016. Trump was scheduled to address thousands inside Smith-Williams Arena at […]

Sasser backs compromise Medicaid expansion bill

July 17, 2019 David Larson

ALBEMARLE — As the 2019 long session of the N.C. General Assembly continues past its June budget deadline, Medicaid continues to be the main sticking point for both sides. Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has […]

Uwharrie Players to perform classic musical, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’

July 17, 2019 David Larson

The popular story immortalized by Dick Van Dyke’s 1968 movie will be introduced to a new generation as the Uwharrie Players are set to bring “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” to stage at the Stanly County […]

Oakboro hosts 61st annual July Fourth celebration

July 10, 2019 David Larson

OAKBORO — For the 61st year, the Town of Oakboro in Stanly County celebrated Independence Day with a downtown celebration. The yearly tradition is put on by the local fire department and boasts large crowds […]

Hurricanes making hard look easy
RALEIGH — Things have gone about as well as they can for the Hurricanes through two rounds of the NHL playoffs. Carolina is unbeaten through eight games — the first team in NHL history to […]
GOP leaders come to budget agreement
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s top Republican legislative leaders said Tuesday they have reached a framework agreement to break a nearly yearlong budget impasse, announcing plans for the largest average teacher pay raise in nearly two […]
Former law enforcement reveal Cooper evacuated during May 2020 rioting
RALEIGH — Protesting, chanting and marching. Property damage, arson and rioting. This was the oscillating pattern in downtown Raleigh over the weekend of May 30 to June 1 in 2020 following the death of George Floyd. Each […]
Trump: US will reduce troops in Germany beyond initial withdrawal
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump said last week that the U.S. will significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Chancellor Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back […]
Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, […]
Hornets’ Diabate wins Hustle Award, Knueppel misses rookie honor
CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Hornets came away from NBA awards season with both a leaguewide honor and a near miss. Last week, Hornets center Moussa Diabate was named the winner of the 2025-26 NBA Hustle […]