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SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: The West Stanly Players: Over five decades of excellence in the arts
Theatre at West Stanly High School has a rich history and has been an important part of the curriculum and the identity of West Stanly since it first opened in 1962. Countless students have passed across the stage in the theatre over the past 60 years, many of whom have gone on to professional careers […] The post SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: The West Stanly Players: Over five decades of excellence in the arts appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Contract awarded to install rumble strips in Stanly, Cabarrus counties
The N.C. Department of Transportation awarded a $622,429 contract during April to TRP Construction Group, LLC of Fort Worth, Texas to install rumble strips, pavement markings and markers along 21 miles of N.C. 73 in Cabarrus and Stanly counties. The contractor can start work as soon as May 20 but no later than July 12. […] The post Contract awarded to install rumble strips in Stanly, Cabarrus counties appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Two hurt, dog dies after Concord house fire
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - Two people were hurt and a dog died after a house fire in Concord Friday evening. The fire happened around 5:40 p.m. on Baltic Avenue NW. Firefighters arrived within four minutes to find heavy smoke and fire showing from a single-story home. The fire was brought...
Uwharrie Capital reports increase in total assets
Uwharrie Capital Corp and its subsidiary, Uwharrie Bank, reported consolidated total assets of $1.10 billion at March 31, 2024, versus $1.07 billion at December 31, 2023. During the first quarter of 2024, the bank experienced growth in both loans and core deposits. Net income for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024 was $2.4 million […] The post Uwharrie Capital reports increase in total assets appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NHRA driver Anton Brown reflects on what inspired his journey and the change to pilot an F1 car
CONCORD, N.C. — Motorsports' fastest accelerating cars are in town this weekend. Drag-racing vehicles known as "funny cars" will be careening down zMAX Dragway in Concord at over 300 miles an hour for the National Hot Rod Association's 4-Wide Nationals event. One of the men who will strap himself...
USDA: Foreign investors must report U.S. agricultural land holdings
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Jennifer Almond in Stanly County reminds foreign investors with an interest in agricultural land in the United States that they are required to report their land holdings and transactions to USDA. The Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) requires foreign investors who buy, sell […] The post USDA: Foreign investors must report U.S. agricultural land holdings appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Passion for cars fuels dedication to college
To those who knew Joseph Scott Shaver, he was described as a shy, quiet man with a love for his cars. Shaver died unexpectedly on Nov. 24, 2023, at the age of 77, but his legacy will live on through that car collection. His collection was bequeathed to his beloved alma mater and is set […] The post Passion for cars fuels dedication to college appeared first on Salisbury Post.
NHRA Four-Wide Nationals
1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Doug Kalitta; 4. Antron Brown; 5. Brittany Force; 6. Billy Torrence; 7. Jasmine Salinas; 8. Tony Stewart; 9. Steve Torrence; 10. Shawn Reed; 11. Tony Schumacher; 12. Dan Mercier; 13. Doug Foley; 14. Josh Hart; 15. Cody Krohn; 16. Shawn Langdon. Funny Car.
Marriage Licenses – March 2024
Marriage licenses were issued to the following during March in Stanly County: • Angelica Patricia Ahumada and Richard Joseph Lachiusa on March 10. • Shanda Jean Almond and Bradley Wayne Carelock on March 1. • Alba Luz Argueta Santiago and Alejandro Garcia-Hernandez on March 7. • Lidia Rebeca Blanco Hernandez and Saul Garcia Vargas on […] The post Marriage Licenses – March 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Hagan Earns 50th Career Funny Car Win; Ashley Gets First NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Wally
CONCORD, NC (April 28, 2024) – As the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals roared to a thundering conclusion at the Bellagio of drag strips Sunday afternoon, four drivers – Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) reigned triumphant and lifted the coveted Wally trophy, capping a dramatic weekend of white-knuckled racing.
NHRA Hands Out Another DQ At Charlotte Four-Wides
CONCORD, N.C. — According to a statement released by the NHRA, Greg Anderson’s pass during the third round of Pro Stock qualifying on Saturday at zMAX Dragway was disqualified due to a technical violation. Though the five-time class champion had a lightening-fast .010 reaction time off the tree...
Crash causes delays on I-85 in Cabarrus County
CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — The northbound lanes of Interstate 85 are back open after a crash near George Liles Parkway in Concord, transportation officials said. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. near exit 54, according to DriveNC. All four northbound lanes of I-85 were briefly closed due to the crash.
Schumacher & The Race Back To The Winner’s Circle
CONCORD, N.C. — Tony Schumacher doesn’t feel any pressure to remind his Top Fuel competitors of his accolades and the weight they carry. “They know who we are,” Schumacher responded, not batting an eye. The eight-time champion staked his claim as the winningest Top Fuel driver in...
Force Sets Track Record with 10th Quickest Funny Car Run Ever in Friday Qualifying at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
CONCORD, NC (April 26, 2024) -- Sixteen-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force continues to rewrite the record books, including a new track record at zMAX Dragway, during Friday night’s qualifying at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. With a lightning-fast 3.820-second pass – the quickest ever at the Bellagio of drag strips and the 10th quickest in the history of the category – Force earned the provisional No. 1 qualifier on the first of three days of nitro-fueled action.
Tillery Compassionate Care recognizes volunteers
Tillery Compassionate Care recently hosted a banquet to celebrate and recognize the agency’s volunteers. Laynie Friend, guitarist and singer, provided entertainment for the volunteers and their guests. “Volunteers are an essential extension of the TCC team. Their kind words, warm smiles and caring hearts are all things we should take time to celebrate every day,” […] The post Tillery Compassionate Care recognizes volunteers appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Triad businesses chipping in to support family of fallen firefighter
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Lexington firefighters shared new details about the death of one of its own. The fire department said the house fire where Captain Ronnie Metcalf was hurt had near zero visibility when the team was ordered to evacuate. Captain Metcalf could not get out. A rescue...
North Stanly has three spring teams among state’s elite
The spring sports season for North Stanly has included many conference championships since the school opened in 1962. With new playoff procedures in place in North Carolina high school sports, much now depends on a team’s MaxPreps ranking as much as conference titles. This season, North may have had its most successful, with three of […] The post North Stanly has three spring teams among state’s elite appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Cabarrus Co. deputies searching for missing girl
CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing teen. Breanna Vasquez was reportedly last seen leaving her Concord home on April 17. She is described as a 16-year-old female who stands about 4′9″ and weighs around 90 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
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