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May 13, 2026

Month: April 2026

Sports

Pfeiffer hosts inaugural Night of the Falcon award ceremony

April 30, 2026 Jesse Deal
MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer Athletics began a new tradition on Tuesday night with the inaugural Night of the Falcon awards ceremony representing the 2025-26 academic year. “The ceremony, held in Merner Gym, honored standout student-athletes, coaches […]
Sports

Three Stanly baseball teams capture regular-season championships

April 30, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — Three Stanly County baseball teams closed out the 2026 regular season with conference championships this spring. West Stanly captured the Rocky River Conference title, while North Stanly and South Stanly finished as Yadkin […]
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First annual Bluegrass Festival coming to The Lodge on Hatley Farm

April 30, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — A local farm in Stanly County is going all in on bluegrass this month. The Lodge on Hatley Farm will host a day of live music, food and vendors at its first annual […]
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Locust Police Department releases expanded activity report

April 30, 2026 Jesse Deal
LOCUST — The Locust Police Department’s activity report for March, detailed in an expanded assessment on April 24, revealed a busy month of calls, traffic enforcement and proactive patrols across the city. During those 31 […]
Sports

Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame to induct 2026 class

April 28, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class as part of its 34th annual induction ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. on June 16 at Pfeiffer University’s […]
Sports

West Stanly, South Stanly softball teams win regular-season titles

April 28, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — West Stanly and South Stanly have capped off dominant seasons with undefeated conference records, giving Stanly County two regular-season softball champions for the 2026 season. The Colts and Rowdy Rebel Bulls combined to […]
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Albemarle seeks developer for former police headquarters

April 28, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — A 90-year-old building that once served as Albemarle’s police headquarters is now available for redevelopment, as the city seeks a private partner to help shape the next chapter of the property. The city […]
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Norwood unveils Battle of Colson’s Mill mural

April 28, 2026 Jesse Deal
NORWOOD — The town of Norwood’s annual Arbor Day Festival carried added significance this year with the unveiling of a new mural commemorating a Revolutionary War battle fought locally over two centuries ago. Serving as […]
Sports

Pfeiffer baseball rolls past Southern Virginia in 10-0 shutout

April 23, 2026 Jesse Deal
MISENHEIMER — The Pfeiffer baseball team is wrapping up the final weekend of the regular season in the thick of the USA South Athletic Conference title race. The Falcons (20-16, 13-5 USA South) remained tied […]
Sports

Rhett Lowder earns team-leading third win for Reds

April 23, 2026 Jesse Deal
ALBEMARLE — Former North Stanly standout Rhett Lowder is continuing to make an impact for the Cincinnati Reds in his extended rookie season. On Monday, the 24-year-old Albemarle native earned his team-best third win as […]

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Albemarle council reviews proposed 2026-27 budget

May 6, 2026
ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle City Council received its first look on Monday night at the city’s proposed 2026-27 budget that covers the fiscal year beginning on July 1. Presented by City Manager Darren Rhodes, the […]
  • Roger Whitley remembered with Stanly Hall of Fame honor
    May 6, 2026
  • Stanly teams open NCHSAA baseball, softball playoffs
    May 6, 2026
  • Pfeiffer hosts inaugural Night of the Falcon award ceremony
    April 30, 2026
  • Three Stanly baseball teams capture regular-season championships
    April 30, 2026
  • First annual Bluegrass Festival coming to The Lodge on Hatley Farm
    April 30, 2026
  • Locust Police Department releases expanded activity report
    April 30, 2026

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