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ALBEMARLE — A South Stanly Middle School teacher has been selected for a statewide fellowship designed to connect classroom instruction with hands-on industry experience. Kristin Owens-White has been named a 2026-27 Kenan Fellow through a […]

ALBEMARLE — Stanly County’s recommended $102.1 million budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 would keep the property tax rate unchanged while increasing funding for education, public safety and capital needs. At the Stanly County Board of […]

MISENHEIMER — A new literacy training center is in the works at Pfeiffer University. According to a recent news release from the university, Pfeiffer has received a $1.5 million grant award to fund the Regional […]

ALBEMARLE — Nine Stanly County students took first place at the 2026 SkillsUSA North Carolina State Leadership and Skills Conference last month, with two now set to represent the state at the national competition in […]

ALBEMARLE — An annual summer concert series is returning to Stanly County this week for its 26th season. Organized by Albemarle Parks and Recreation, the 2026 Thursdays at the Station lineup begins Thursday at Market […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]