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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Stephen Daniel Burleson (W /M/40) Arrest on chrg of Civil Order For Arrest – Child Support (M), at 28143 Eds Ave, Albemarle, on 5/1/2024. • Yiterain Kolby Pergee (B /M/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Child Abuse (m) (M) at 126 S 3rd St, Albemarle, on […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
North Carolina restaurant countersues anti-drag protesters over ‘groomer’ and ‘pedophile’ smears
In North Carolina, a simmering cultural clash has boiled over into the federal courts as East Frank Superette & Kitchen, a restaurant in Monroe that has hosted drag shows, fires back with a countersuit against a group of protestors who have branded the establishment as a haven for grooming and sexualizing children.
War Games wrestling event to raise funds for RSHS baseball program
ROCKINGHAM — A different type of hard-hitting entertainment will replace the usual zinging of line drives and popping of fastballs for the Richmond Senior High School baseball program next weekend. World Class Elite Wrestling will set up inside Richmond’s gymnasium Saturday, May 11, for the “Raiders Grand Slam,” a...
PHOTOS: Richmond County observes National Day of Prayer
ROCKINGHAM — The power of prayer was on display Thursday in front of the old Richmond County courthouse for a long-running tradition — with law enforcement and the local youth being the primary subjects. The sizable crowd was gathered for the annual observance of the National Day of...
1 of 4 officers killed in Charlotte had ties to Stanly
The Stanly County community mourned the loss of a Pfeiffer University graduate this week who gave his life in service of others. Joshua Eyer, a six-year veteran with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, graduated from Pfeiffer in 2017, was one of four law enforcement officers killed Monday in Charlotte. Eyer was killed along with North Carolina Department […] The post 1 of 4 officers killed in Charlotte had ties to Stanly appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
McLaurin named to Business NC’s 2024 Power List
ROCKINGHAM — One of Richmond County’s own was recently recognized by Business NC as one of the state’s most influential leaders for the third consecutive year. Gene McLaurin has been named to the magazine’s Power List for 2024. He was also on the Power List for 2022 and 2023.
PHOTOS: First Plaza Jam concert is Smokin’ Hot
ROCKINGHAM — Richmond County residents were shagging in Cole Plaza as Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot fired up the Plaza Jam summer concert series Thursday evening. The band’s set list included several Beach Music hits as well as a tribute to horn-heavy bands Earth, Wind and Fire and Chicago.
Center expands health care into Stanly with mobile units
Goshen Medical Center, Inc. is bringing specialized care to local businesses throughout rural North Carolina with its on-site mobile units. Goshen said this approach is changing the accessibility of health care for North Carolina employees and furthering the importance of individual health and well-being. On-site mobile units, bringing care now to Anson, Montgomery, Richmond and […] The post Center expands health care into Stanly with mobile units appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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