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In this article, we'll be exploring three delightful Mexican restaurants in Albemarle. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

Each Christmas Eve, Christian Book Seller co-owner Heather Newingham and her family look forward to sharing the joy of the season with their customers. This year will be a little different, however. Because Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, and the business is closed on Sundays, the Newinghams plan to host their annual holiday festivities at the store a day early — on Saturday, Dec. 23. ...

Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Tommee Arline Petty (W /F/40) Arrest on chrg of Felony Possession Sch Ii Cs (F), at 40907 South Stanly School Road, Norwood, on 12/4/2023. • Dennis Ray Hyatt (W /M/54) Arrest on chrg of 1) Possess Methamphetamine (F), 2) Felony Possession Sch Ii Cs (F), 3) Possess […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – Dec. 4-7, 2023 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Albemarle Police Department reports the following activity: • Travis Jermaine Tyson (B M, 37) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 167 N. Second St, Albemarle, on 12/06/2023. • Katina Dawn Harris (W F, 50) Arrest on chrg of Felony Larceny (F), at 781 Leonard Av, Albemarle, on 12/07/2023. • Alijah Jami Hamilton […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – Dec. 6-7, 2023 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Description: Tina's Country Kitchen is known for its mouthwatering BBQ plate. This signature dish is a true Southern delight, served with a generous portion of tender and flavorful BBQ, along with two delicious sides of your choice. The highlight of this dish is the succulent BBQ, cooked to perfection and smothered in Tina's secret homemade sauce. The sides perfectly complement the BBQ, making every bite a savory delight.

Editor’s Note: The following story is about Scott Teeter, who is the son of Nicky and Brinda Teeter of Stanfield and nephew of county commission chairman Bill Lawhon and his wife, Gail. By Chandler Inions, Salisbury Post Scott Teeter, of Sweet Meadow Cafe in Salisbury, went to the hospital with pneumonia symptoms last week. While […] The post Restaurateur with Stanly ties in ICU with unknown condition appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

GOLD HILL — One person had to be transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a half-acre fire in a stretch of woods spread to an outbuilding and vehicle near Gold Hill. The fire likely began in the woods in the 200 block of Morgan Road when the property owner was burning and […] The post One hospitalized after half-acre fire appeared first on Salisbury Post.

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With a pinning ceremony, Stanly Community College recently celebrated a significant milestone in the journeys of 14 cosmetology students. This event commemorated the successful completion of 1,500 contact hours, marking their entry into the professional beauty industry. The pinning ceremony, held at the Morton-Moffitt Cosmetology Center (MMCC) on the Albemarle campus, brought together faculty, staff, […] The post Stanly Community College celebrates fall pinning ceremony appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

The CATT Tidewater Division’s fall final went off this morning on the Perquimans River. It’s hard to believe I’m going to type this, but it was 65 degrees with calm winds at blast off. Yes 65 degrees on December 2nd at 7am!! Even with the warm temps and slick calm conditions most of the top finishing teams chose to stay in the Perquimans River with a heavy fog bank reported on the Albemarle sound.

Stanly County Beekeeper’s Association will offer a class for new and current beekeepers 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 22, 2024 to March 4, 2024 at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. The class is $35 plus book fee. The class includes basic and advanced training in how to prepare for, acquire and manage honeybee colonies. A field day […] The post Want to be a beekeeper? appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

At Monday’s meeting of the Stanly County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously approved a request by Sheriff Jeff Crisco to purchase vehicles ahead of schedule. Crisco said he learned the Dodge Chargers his department planned to purchase in six or seven months may not be available from the vendor. The sheriff said Dodge would […] The post Stanly commissioners give sheriff go-ahead to purchase vehicles appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around albemarle.

Atrium Health, like many health systems across the Carolinas, has seen an increase in respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, flu and RSV. Due to this increase, Atrium Health will implement temporary visitor restrictions for children age 12 and younger, starting 7 a.m., Thursday. To reduce the possibility of spreading viruses, visitors who are age 12 and […] The post Atrium to begin visitor restrictions, masking appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.185, a week ago the price is $3.248 , according to AAA.

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Stanly County Board of Education, the board chose a new chair and vice chair for the 2024 year. Board member Glenda Gibson nominated Carla Poplin, while Dustin Lisk was nominated by Rufus Lefler. Poplin was named the new chair by a vote of 4-3. Poplin voted for herself along with […] The post Stanly school board selects new chair, vice chair appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

The Locust Christmas Parade happened on Dec. 2, 2023. Photos are by Charles Curcio. The post SNAP SHOTS: Photos from the Locust Christmas Parade appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Eight health departments were awarded reaccreditation status by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation (NCLHDA) Board on Nov. 17. They are Anson County Health Department, Catawba County Public Health, Craven County Health Department, Granville Vance Public Health, Harnett County Health Department, Lenoir County Health Department, Macon County Public Health, and Stanly County Health Department. […] The post Stanly County Health Department awarded reaccreditation with honors appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.

Description: Domino's Classic Pepperoni Pizza is a beloved choice among pizza enthusiasts. It features a crispy, hand-tossed crust topped with zesty tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and a generous layer of savory pepperoni slices. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a go-to option for those craving a satisfying pizza experience.

In addition to being named grand marshal of the Albemarle Christmas Parade, longtime Albemarle resident and community leader Alice Davis was honored by the Albemarle City Council at its Dec. 4 meeting with a proclamation of Saturday, Dec. 9 being designated as Alice “Nana” Davis Day in the city. Prior to Mayor Ronnie Michael’s presentation […] The post Albemarle City Council honors Davis appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.