Stanly County, NC

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. With a convenient location just outside of Charlotte, a robust community college system and a newly improved general aviation airport, Stanly County has all the right ingredients for a thriving industrial environment. At the Stanly County Airport, recent lighting...

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. Nestled in the center of Stanly County and just under an hour away from Charlotte, the City of Albemarle and its historic downtown are in the midst of a transformation. As recent growth in the metro area has increased...

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. Starting a restaurant is no easy feat. Starting a restaurant during a pandemic? That's a whole other challenge. For Matthew Harris, however, it was a challenge he was willing to take on. "The Local Room is owned by three...

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. According to census data from 2020, the Charlotte metro area grew by just under 2% in a year's span — which translates to around 44,000 people. As the city's population continues to steadily tick upwards, neighboring towns and counties are sharing in that growth.

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. The scenic peaks of Morrow Mountain, the sparkling waters of Lake Tillery, the rushing streams of Falls Reservoir — Stanly County is a hidden gem full of outdoor wonders. Located just east of Charlotte, Stanly County is home to...

This article was written for our sponsor, Stanly County Economic Development. Home to Pfeiffer University, Stanly Community College, and a regionally recognized school district, Stanly County offers a rich environment for educational opportunities. For kindergarten through high school students, the county's school district is equipped with resources to prepare them...

CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Erick Eugene May, 37. May is wanted for numerous outstanding warrants, including possession of stolen motor vehicles. May is also wanted in Stanly County for assault with a deadly weapon on a government official, felony flee...

West Stanly’s baseball team, despite being the No. 2 seed in the 2A Western Region, knew they were in for a tough opponent in the opening round playoffs. The No. 15-seeded South Rowan Raiders finished tied for second in a tough Central Carolina Conference which sent four teams into the postseason.

Sadie Lee, who graduated from South Stanly High with the distinction of Summa Cum Laude with Highest Praise, has been award the Edith Norwood Scholarship. The scholarship, sponsored by the Norwood Community Service League, is awarded to a South Stanly High senior who has achieved at a high level academically and shown dedication to the local community.

To help account for Stanly County’s rising elderly population, a new affordable housing three-story facility recently opened in Albemarle. Uwharrie Trail Apartments, at 207 Barney Poplin Dr. behind Stanly Gardens of Memory, opened in March and features 80 units comprised of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes for people 55 and older.

The Senior Nutrition Program is part of Stanly County Senior Services. Lunch is served to anyone 60 and older at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Sites are in Albemarle (1816 E. Main St.), Locust (101 Park Dr.), Norwood (247 Turner St.), and Oakboro (626 Long St.). There is no set charge for this service. Donations are accepted. All meals must be ordered at least a day in advance.

The North Stanly baseball season ended Tuesday night on the road in the opening round of the 1A state playoffs. A passed ball in the bottom of the seventh lifted the host Mountain Island Charter Raptors to a 3-2 win over the Comets. North (8-5), playing as the No. 9...

The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) recently selected the Respiratory Therapy Program at Stanly Community College (SCC) to receive the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award. RRT is the acronym for Registered Respiratory Therapist. The award is presented as part of the CoARC’s continued efforts to value the registered...

The Stanly County Historical Society will have a Vintage Treasures and Antique sale at the. Historic 1852 Isaiah Snuggs House at 112 N. Third St. in Downtown Albemarle 8 a.m.-noon July. 17. This benefit event planned by the organization’s Events & Marketing Committee is chaired by Billie Jean Snuggs. She...

Stanly County Commissioners discussed a proposal at Monday’s county budget workshop regarding a recreation grant plan. Commissioner Peter Asciutto made a presentation to the board and county staff regarding a proposed grant program for the county’s municipalities. The program would be a 50/50 match for towns for amounts up to...

Students had two opportunities to apply for scholarships in 2021 from the Stanly Health Foundation to support their studies in healthcare. To be considered for either scholarship, a student must be an Atrium Health Stanly teammate, the dependent of a teammate, or a resident of Stanly or Montgomery Counties and have completed at least sixty hours of undergraduate study by the end of the spring 2021 semester with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher. The student must be accepted into a healthcare program of study for either undergraduate or graduate school.

ALBEMARLE, N.C. (AP) - Law enforcement in North Carolina says an assistant instructor at a military-style school for at-risk teens is accused of sexually assaulting a student in her dorm room. The Charlotte Observer reports the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Cody Lee Eudy was arrested on May 30...

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association released the pairings for this season’s high school baseball state playoffs. Two Stanly teams qualified for the postseason, both playing Tuesday. 2A Playoffs. Fresh off the team’s third straight Rocky River Conference regular-season and tournament titles, West Stanly will host a game in...