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Town grows by 600 acres
The town of Mt. Gilead is now officially 600 acres larger than it was Thursday morning following the passage of the annexation request of property on Lake Tillery by the North Carolina Legislature Thursday afternoon. While it is likely to take several years to see full buildout of the anticipated...
Museum of the Albemarle: Builder-contractor Overton helped shape EC's 'rebirth'
Museum of the Albemarle collects artifacts whose historical significance — the who, what, when, where, and how they came to be — must be justified before they can be added to the North Carolina Historical Commission collection. These histories are used to assemble lists of artifacts for exhibition purposes. For example, the exhibit “Crafted from Wood” is a survey of various objects made of wood and tools used to make things of wood in the Albemarle region. In the display case in Gallery B, there...
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.
Oakboro celebrates Fourth of July festivities for 66th year
OAKBORO — In an annual set of festivities that has brought in attendees from all across North Carolina, the Oakboro Fourth of July Celebration returned this week for its 66th year of Independence Day events. The full slate of parades, rides, pageants, talent shows, live bands and fireworks began...
Albemarle Neighbor: Overman: EC Rotary helps spur understanding of community
Jeanette Overman says one of the best parts about being a member of the Elizabeth City Rotary Club is getting to learn about the goings-on in the greater Elizabeth City community. Each week the club hosts a community leader at its meeting in the Parish House at Christ Episcopal Church who shares what they are doing in the community, Overman says. Some past presentations have featured information about the Elizabeth...
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