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Albemarle Police Reports – April 13-16, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Brandon Lee Turner (W M, 26) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault, M (M), at 309 Love St/bost St, Albemarle, on 04/13/2024. • Anna Gaddy Lashua (W F, 40) Arrest on chrg of Misd Crime Of Dom Violence (M), at 361 N Depot St/troy Alexander Dr, Albemarle, on […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – April 13-16, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Former Concord Mayor calls on legislators to give more tools to local leaders to address growth
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — Former Concord Mayor Scott Padgett is calling on legislators to give local leaders more tools to address North Carolina’s growth. Padgett was the Mayor of Concord for 16 years after serving on the Concord City Council and Planning and Zoning Boards. “Since I came...
Stanly County plan would open door to new high school structure
The Stanly County Board of Education decided upon a direction for how the high school landscape may look in the future, along with a new elementary school and other changes. At Tuesday’s work session, the board voted 6-1 to approve a two-phase plan which includes a new 1,400-student high school in the eastern part of […] The post Stanly County plan would open door to new high school structure appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle postpones vote on golf cart ordinance
Albemarle Police Chief Jason Bollhorst reported to city council members Monday that he and Assistant Chief J.T. Cranford had reviewed a draft of an ordinance originally presented in 2017 which would permit the use of golf carts on city streets that have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less. The ordinance would require […] The post Albemarle postpones vote on golf cart ordinance appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle City Council hears concerns about fluoride
After hearing concerns from Union County resident Harold Schmoecker regarding fluoride in drinking water, Albemarle City Council took no action at its April 15 meeting. Schmoecker, who had addressed Stanly County commissioners on March 4, cited a number of studies and sources in his presentation, which recommended discontinuing the infusion of fluoride into the city’s […] The post Albemarle City Council hears concerns about fluoride appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly moms team up for Xtreme Hike against cystic fibrosis
Four moms from Stanly County are on a mission to fight cystic fibrosis. On April 27, Stanfield residents Megan Edwards, Leah Dennis and Courtney Lisk and Jessica Honeycutt of Oakboro will participate in the Xtreme Hike to support individuals battling cystic fibrosis, a disease which affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs. The moms make […] The post Stanly moms team up for Xtreme Hike against cystic fibrosis appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Interim directors named for fire marshal, health, human services
Michael Roark has been named interim Stanly County fire marshal following the retirement of Danny Barham. Roark is the director of Stanly County Emergency Services, which includes Emergency Management, Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services. Barham was with the county for 6.5 years. In other county news, following the recent departure of David Jenkins as […] The post Interim directors named for fire marshal, health, human services appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Single-engine plane makes emergency landing at Statesville airport
No one was hurt Monday afternoon when a single-engine plane made an emergency landing at Statesville Regional Airport. Small plane makes belly landing at Concord airport Authorities closed the airport for about two hours after the Beechcraft Bonanza made a belly landing. VIDEO: Japan Airlines plane in flames after colliding with plane at Tokyo airport
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