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Donnie Poplin to join Stanly Hall of Fame
ALBEMARLE — Long before Donnie Poplin built a decades-long career in professional baseball, he was one of South Stanly High School’s top athletes. The Norwood native, now working in the Kansas City Royals’ front office, […]
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Stanly baseball, softball teams move deeper into playoffs
ALBEMARLE — Five Stanly County baseball and softball teams extended their postseasons Friday night with second-round wins in the NCHSAA state playoffs. Nine local teams were originally selected for the postseason, with seven advancing to […]
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South Stanly Middle School teacher awarded Kenan Fellowship
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 […]
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Stanly budget plan increases funding, keeps tax rate flat
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 […]
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Pfeiffer men’s lacrosse wins NCAA opener at home
MISENHEIMER — Pfeiffer’s men’s lacrosse team opened the NCAA Division III Tournament with a second-half surge Wednesday afternoon, earning a 15-8 first-round win over Transylvania at Lefko-Mills Field in Misenheimer. The Falcons (16-2), selected as […]
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Stanly softball teams win, baseball teams fall in playoff openers
ALBEMARLE — Two Stanly County softball teams kept their seasons alive Tuesday, while two local baseball teams were eliminated in the first round of the state playoffs. In total, nine high school baseball and softball […]
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Pfeiffer receives $1.5 million grant to launch literacy center
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 […]
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Stanly students claim nine first-place finishes at state SkillsUSA competition
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 […]
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Thursdays at the Station kicks off 2026 lineup
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 […]