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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.
Stanly County Health & Human Services Board to consider COVID vaccine moratorium
The Stanly County Health & Human Services Board will consider a COVID vaccine moratorium at its meeting Thursday night. Interim Health Director David Ezzelle said the resolution “was presented to the Consolidated Health and Human Services Board by an individual unaffiliated with the Stanly County Health and Human Services Dept.” “The Stanly County Health Department takes […] The post Stanly County Health & Human Services Board to consider COVID vaccine moratorium appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Paper to break ground on $3.5M expansion
Albemarle Paper Supply, a leading provider of paper products, will have a groundbreaking ceremony for its upcoming warehouse expansion project. The expansion, valued at $3.5 million, marks a significant investment in the company’s growth and commitment to Albemarle. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Albemarle Paper Supply headquarters […] The post Albemarle Paper to break ground on $3.5M expansion appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
West Stanly Players near opening night
The West Stanly Players will present their annual spring production on May 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11 in the WSP Theatre at West Stanly High School. This year the Players present the comedy “The Play That Goes Wrong” by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields. The play follows a theatre group in London […] The post West Stanly Players near opening night appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SHIIP to have Shred-A-Thon
Stanly County Senior Services SHIIP program will host another Shred-A-Thon at the Stanly County Senior Center. This event will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. It is a free drive-thru shredding service. Examples of items that can be shredded include papers, folder, paperclips, binder clips and hanging file folders. Individuals will also receive […] The post SHIIP to have Shred-A-Thon appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: Stanly County Concert Association still grooving after 75 years
Three citizens with an idea … and now we celebrate our 75th year of concerts. The only break was with the pandemic which stopped everything and this is actually is the 76th anniversary of this amazing arts contribution to our community. In 1947, Paul Fry, the high school choral director, Katherine Almond, the elementary music […] The post SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: Stanly County Concert Association still grooving after 75 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Q&A – The Art Scene – Lou Donaldson
In observance of the Stanly County Arts Council’s 50th anniversary, The Stanly News & Press will periodically offer a Q&A with individuals who have made a name for themselves. Since April is Jazz Appreciation Month, here is a Q&A with Lou Donaldson, a famed jazz musician from Badin. Briefly tell us what the arts mean to […] The post Q&A – The Art Scene – Lou Donaldson appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – April 24-25, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Tommy Lopez Chambers (B /M/45) Arrest on chrg of 1) Assault On Female (M) and 2) Misd Crime Of Dom Violence (M), at Courthouse, on 4/24/2024. • Daniel Dupres Terhune (W /M/34) Arrest on chrg of Dwlr Impaired Rev (M), at Us 24/27, Albemarle, on 4/25/2024. • Elijah Nathaniel […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – April 24-25, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: Stanly County Concert Band hits the right notes
The Stanly County Concert Band came from an idea two friends, James Cotton and Stephanie Zunino, had to provide an opportunity for those who played band instruments to play again. In the spring of 2012, a group began to meet to create the band. The original members who became the board of directors were James […] The post SPIRIT OF STANLY 2024: Stanly County Concert Band hits the right notes 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.
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.
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.
SPIRIT OF STANLY: Life is a stage for Uwharrie Players
The Uwharrie Players was formed in the spring of 1975 as an outgrowth of the Stanly County Arts Council. Thirty-four charter members set out to establish a vehicle that would provide local citizens an opportunity to perform on stage while also exposing Stanly County to quality theatrical entertainment. In the early years, The Uwharrie Players […] The post SPIRIT OF STANLY: Life is a stage for Uwharrie Players appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – April 18-22, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Ronnie Dale Quates (W /M/54) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 977 N Main St/lawnwood Dr, Norwood, NC, on 4/18/2024. • Kenneth Ray Ferrell (W /M/41) Arrest on chrg of Simple Assault (M), at 722 S Oak Ridge Rd, Oakboro, NC, on 4/18/2024. • Alonzo […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – April 18-22, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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.
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