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New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening
It has been 14 years or more in the making, but Stanly County citizens will soon be able to enjoy agricultural events at the new livestock arena. More than a place for farm-related events, the new arena features an air-conditioned exhibit area which can seat approximately 180 people. Additional fencing was recently approved by county […] The post New livestock arena in Stanly close to opening appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Rocket carrying 20 Starlink satellites spotted over Charlotte area
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Satellites launched by tech mogul Elon Musk’s SpaceX were visible over the Charlotte region early Wednesday morning, leaving a glowing trail as they sailed into orbit. SpaceX confirmed that it launched 20 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch happened just before 5...
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – June 26-July 1, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Higgins, Stephanie Erin (W /F/51) Arrest on chrg of Dwlr Not Impaired Rev (M), at Stanfield, NC, on 6/26/2024. • Phifer, Braxton Demille (B /M/30) Arrest on chrg of 1) Pwimsd Sch Ii Cs (F), 2) Trafficking,opium Or Heroin (F), 3) Sell/deliver Sch Ii Cs (F), and 4) Possess […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – June 26-July 1, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Uwharrie Capital ranked near top of American Banker’s list
Uwharrie Capital Corp has been ranked No. 15 on American Banker’s list of the top-performing community banks with under $2 billion in assets. Each year, American Banker, in collaboration with Capital Performance Group, evaluates community banks across the nation based on various financial metrics such as loan growth, revenue and efficiency. This year’s rankings were […] The post Uwharrie Capital ranked near top of American Banker’s list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
ANNIVERSARY: The Browns celebrate 69 years
Kenny and Frances Brown of Albemarle, celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary on July 2. The couple was married July 2, 1955 at Pfeiffer College Chapel in Misenheimer by Rev. Ivey L. Sharpe, father of the bride, and Rev. Edgar F. Pepper, brother-in-law of the bride. Mrs. Brown is the former Frances Sharpe, daughter of the […] The post ANNIVERSARY: The Browns celebrate 69 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Community Hero and Animal Rescue Team Save Dehydrated Puppies in North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A heartwarming rescue operation unfolded in North Carolina when Brother Wolf Animal Rescue (BWAR) stepped in to save a litter of puppies found abandoned in a plastic bin near a bridge. A community member became the hero of the day when they discovered the dehydrated puppies...
Dramatic Multi-County Police Chase in North Carolina Ends in Standoff
PITTSBORO, N.C. — A turbulent chase spanning multiple counties led to an intense standoff involving North Carolina State Highway Patrol on Sunday. The authorities shared that the episode began late on Saturday night. Pursuit begins near Raleigh. It all started at around 10:54 p.m., when troopers initiated a pursuit...
Governor Cooper Joins US Department of Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and Durham to Tour Construction Projects and Transportation Investments
RALEIGH: On Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper joined US Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg for multiple stops during the first state trip of the Secretary’s national summer construction tour. The Governor and Secretary Buttigieg attended the groundbreaking of the Salem Parkway Multi-Use Trail in Winston-Salem, visited North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Transportation Institute in Greensboro and joined a walking tour in Durham on Holloway Street of projects funded by the federal RAISE grant.
North Carolina People Lose Money After Ticketmaster’s Latest Data Breach
Imagine purchasing your concert tickets, eagerly waiting for the event, and then finding out that your personal information has been stolen. This unsettling scenario is now a reality for many North Carolinians affected by the latest hacking incident at Ticketmaster. What Happened To Ticketmaster?. Ticketmaster recently uncovered that an unauthorized...
Wearing masks in public will be illegal, with exceptions, after NC veto override vote
After a contentious trip through the North Carolina General Assembly, a bill banning masks in public, with some exceptions, and a campaign finance provision, is set to become law. At the end of June Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed House Bill 237, “various criminal and election law changes” citing concerns over the mask ban, but more vehemently opposing the campaign finance section which would allow federal contributions to North Carolina candidates and dark money. ...
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