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OBITUARY: Dean Herrick Sr.
Dean Herrick Sr., 71, of Rockingham, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 20, 2024, at his home. Dean was a son of the late Willie Mae Chavis and Wendell Homer Herrick Sr. and was born Aug. 29, 1952 in Rockingham. Dean is also preceded in death by his siblings, Jimmy Herrick,...
2 men wanted for man's shooting death in Albemarle
ALBEMARLE, N.C. — Two men are wanted for a deadly shooting that unfolded Wednesday morning in Albemarle. The Albemarle Police Department said a shooting was reported along North 6th Street, in a neighborhood near Hwy. 52, around 10:25 a.m. Officers arrived and found 18-year-old Dy'Zavious Izayah Bivens dead. As...
Rockabilly returns to Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series
HAMLET — Rain or shine, the show will go on. Eck and the Radio is slated to be the fourth band to perform in Hamlet’s Boxcar Concert Series, with the show starting at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26 in Main Street Park. The band, featuring members from Randolph...
Harbor Towns suspends passenger service, cites boats' engine woes
Citing ongoing mechanical issues with its two fast-ferry boats, Harbor Towns Inc. suspended its passenger service on Monday. The regional nonprofit said in a press release that both of its Hysu catamarans — the Penelope and the Moses Grandy — “have been found to be safe, fast and comfortable” since arriving from their manufacturer several months ago. However, the boats “have not met reasonable expectations on reliability,” Harbor Towns said. ...
Louise Krinock Sobek
Louise Krinock Sobek, 93, of Gold Hill, NC, formerly of Uniontown and Grindstone, PA passed on Monday, July 22, 2024. Louise was born on December 31, 1930 in Grindstone, a daughter of the late Andy and Margaret Bill Krinock. She was a graduate of Redstone High School Class of 1948....
Day of Caring volunteers needed
WINGATE, N.C. — United Way of Greater Charlotte is looking for volunteers for its annual Union County Day of Caring event next month. Day of Caring is an annual community-wide service project organized by the United Way of Greater Charlotte. Volunteer teams from local businesses, civic clubs, churches and the community at large are recruited to complete outside projects at the homes of the elderly and disabled.
Athlete Spotlight: Western Albemarle's Emma Schmitz 'just keeps going'
Emma Schmitz provides an array of assets for the Western Albemarle girls basketball team. Along with possessing all the necessary skills to be an All-Region point guard, she brings the conditioning of a Jefferson District track champion. “Her motor is the defining characteristic,” Schmitz’s AAU head coach and Warriors assistant,...
Foxfire Discusses Pool Closure, Lifespan Assessment
The Village of Foxfire is one of the only municipalities in the county with a community pool. However, for the past two summers the pool has been closed, leaving residents hoping for answers. At the Thursday work session of the Foxfire Village Council, council members announced what they know so...
Jamirica Everhardt Signs With Greensboro College
Albemarle High School graduate Jamirica Everhardt has signed to play basketball at Greensboro College. From left, front row: Judah Everhardt, Jamirica Everhardt, Jalaya Everhardt; back row: Elbert Branch, Cedric Baldwin, Brazil Goodlett, Donovan Blair, Tenika Reddick, Eric Davis. (Contributed)
Smith tapped as PHS girls hoops coach
UNIONVILLE, N.C. — Jim Smith will take over as head coach for the Piedmont High School girls’ basketball program this upcoming season. The move comes after former Piedmont High school player and previous coach Kasey Brooks stepped down after the 2023-24. Brooks guided her alma mater to a 16-11 record, a Rocky River Conference tournament runner-up, and a playoff win in the 3A classification.
State grants Corning permit for VOC emissions in Midland
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has approved an air quality permit modification for Corning Incorporated – Midland. The new permit will allow the company to increase emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), according to a press release from DAQ. The facility,...
Albemarle’s Meg Bryce votes to change Standards of Accreditation in her first Virginia Board of Education meeting
RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – At Albemarle resident Meg Bryce’s first Virginia Board of Education meeting, the board voted change the weighting of consideration for a school’s accreditation to emphasize “mastery” more, and “growth” less. The only board member left not appointed...
‘We Felt at Home’ West End Residents Remember Former Black School
A white clapboard school with four classrooms and a wood-burning pot-bellied stove used to sit off N.C. 211, where West End Elementary school now resides. Vineland was an all-Black school for children in West End, Eagle Springs and Jackson Springs, offering first through eighth grade. The original school was torn...
Poplin’s Grove to have revival, homecoming
Poplin’s Grove Baptist Church, 220 Poplin’s Grove Church Road, Albemarle, will have revival worship service at 6 p.m. Aug. 8-10. Rev. Christian Herring, pastor of Badin Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker. Homecoming will be at 11 a.m. Aug. 11. Rev. Delane Burris, pastor of Grace Baptist Church of Albemarle, will be the guest […] The post Poplin’s Grove to have revival, homecoming appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle City Council approves economic incentive agreement
ALBEMARLE — An upcoming Albemarle business that is set to create 20 new full-time jobs and invest over $8 million over the next five years recently gained some additional financial traction. At its meeting on Monday night, the Albemarle City Council unanimously approved an economic incentive agreement for a...
Unexpected Danger: The Sudden Surge in Danger in This North Carolina City
A worrying reason has recently brought attention to North Carolina, a state well-known for its scenic beauty and vibrant towns. As per areavibes, Wadesboro, a little hamlet located in Anson County, has gained the unsavory title of being the most unsafe city in North Carolina. This article investigates the ongoing...
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