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David Freeze: More state parks starting with the black water river
Editor’s note: David Freeze is a runner, running coach and long-distance cyclist from China Grove in Rowan County. He is visiting all 42 state parks in North Carolina. Contact him at david.freeze@ctc.net. By David Freeze On Labor Day, I was able to visit the Lumber River, full of beautiful black water. Named for the huge […] The post David Freeze: More state parks starting with the black water river appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Salvation Army schedules meeting, seeks new members
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary (SAWA) has kicked off its 2024-25 calendar year, with a new slate of officers and committee chairs, and newly assigned Salvation Army Corp officers Majors Ray and Whitney Morton. The SAWA officers for this year are Co-presidents Carolyn Carpenter and Becky McRorie, 1st Vice President Robin Odell, Treasurer Cheryl Webb […] The post Salvation Army schedules meeting, seeks new members appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly Arts Guild will raise funds for Stanly Health Foundation
The Stanly Arts Guild is once again using Breast Cancer Awareness Month to raise funds for the Stanly Health Foundation. For the last two years, the Guild raised money during October with its Cups for the Cure campaign, where artists decorated bras. They would then be donated for the public to bid on, with proceeds […] The post Stanly Arts Guild will raise funds for Stanly Health Foundation appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Coltrane LIFE celebrates 50 years
The Coltrane LIFE Center, an adult day healthcare program in Cabarrus County, was recently honored by Mayor Bill Dusch and the Concord City Council as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The center serves participants, from Cabarrus, Stanly, Mecklenburg and other surrounding counties. Each day, the LIFE Center provides services to up to 60 senior citizens […] The post Coltrane LIFE celebrates 50 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – Sept. 17, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Couick, Jessica Liane (W F, 36) Arrest on chrg of Breaking Or Entering (m) (M), at 134 E Main Street, Albemarle, on 09/17/2024. • Woody, Steven Reid (W M, 34) Arrest on chrg of Second Degree Kidnapping (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 09/17/2024. • Efird, John Daniel (W M, […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – Sept. 17, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Bistro opens at 1913 Badin Inn
When you ask Curt and Angela Smith why they’re bringing an old kitchen to life at the 1913 Badin Inn, they say, “Because we love creating good food and making people happy.” That’s Chef Curt’s short answer. The long answer for Chef Ang begins a long way from Badin. She spent 23 years in Brazil […] The post Bistro opens at 1913 Badin Inn appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Friends of the Stanly County Library announces details for sale
The Friends of the Stanly County Library will have its annual fall book sale Oct. 9-12 in the lower level of the Albemarle library. From 4-7 p.m. Oct. 9, Friends members with active paid memberships have a special opportunity for early access to the best selection. Memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. […] The post Friends of the Stanly County Library announces details for sale appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Märzenbier A centerpiece of Oktoberfest
Metro Creative Connection Oktoberfest is a German celebration that begins in late September and continues into the first week of October. The first Oktoberfest took place as part of the wedding reception for Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen. It has since grown into a 16- to 18-day folk festival that typically […] The post Food: Märzenbier A centerpiece of Oktoberfest appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Public Housing opens waiting list
The City of Albemarle’s Public Housing Department has opened its public housing waiting list for Amhurst Gardens, a multi-family housing community. The waiting lists opening is only for the two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. Individuals who previously applied only need to reapply if they were deemed ineligible. If an applicant was not deemed ineligible since the […] The post Albemarle Public Housing opens waiting list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Gray Stone competes at Yale mock trial
The Gray Stone Day School Mock Trial team competed in the Yale Mock Trial Bulldog Invitational Sept. 14-15. This annual invitational is designed to bring together the nation’s best mock trial teams and foster a better understanding of and appreciation for mock trial. Gray Stone competed against 26 teams from across the nation, engaging in […] The post Gray Stone competes at Yale mock trial appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Oakboro addresses concerns regarding former K-9 dogs, police department
The community building at Oakboro District Park hosted an overflowing crowd of citizens Monday night as the town’s administrator and commissioners addressed the public regarding recent developments with the town’s police department and former K-9 dogs. In paperwork posted on the town’s Facebook page and printed out for citizens Monday, the draft contract for the […] The post Oakboro addresses concerns regarding former K-9 dogs, police department appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Ridgecrest School Reunion is scheduled
The Ridgecrest School Reunion will be 2-5 p.m. Sept. 29 in the Fellowship Building at Running Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Bring a finger food, something you like to snack on, or a soft drink or tea. For more info call Doug Allman at 704-502-1816. The post Ridgecrest School Reunion is scheduled appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Tent meeting happening in Oakboro
A gospel tent meeting will be at 7 each night this week featuring evangelist Kane Tomberlin in front of Oakboro fire department. The tent seats 1,000 people. The post Tent meeting happening in Oakboro appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
BBB Scam Alert: That’s not your boss texting
The following is from the Better Business Bureau: You may be used to getting text messages and emails from your boss, which is why a recent texting scam is so effective. Scammers find out where you work and pose as the CEO or other executive. Be on guard and don’t share money or information – […] The post BBB Scam Alert: That’s not your boss texting appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Locust company honors employee for 50 years of service
A Locust company recently honored an employee who has worked with the company for 50 years. Michael Teeter was celebrated by the employees and owners of Carnes-Miller Gear Company, which also turned 50 years old this year. At age 19, Teeter was hired Aug. 8, 1974, becoming the company’s second employee. “I have worked at […] The post Locust company honors employee for 50 years of service appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Red Cross urges individuals to ‘be ready’
The American Red Cross will host “Be Red Cross Ready,” an educational presentation covering common natural disasters of the area. The presentation will be at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 in-person at the Stanly County Senior Center. It will also be offered virtually. It will teach attendees ways to prepare for disasters and reduce the impact […] The post Red Cross urges individuals to ‘be ready’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – Sept. 15-16, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Donaldson, Trista Fawn (W F, 38) Arrest on chrg of Breaking Or Entering (m) (M), at Honeycutts Trailer, Albemarle, on 09/15/2024. • Gilbert, Jania Janel (B F, 20) Arrest on chrg of Shoplifting Concealment Goods, M (M), at 781 Leonard Av, Albemarle, on 09/15/2024. • Miller, Forlessia Nicole (B F, 21) […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – Sept. 15-16, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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