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Albemarle Neighbor: Krites to perform at AoA's interactive Nashville Night
More than two decades ago, Brian Krites was attending a Dave Matthews Band concert when he had a life-changing moment. The band was “baring their soul onstage,” Krites recalls, and “something resonated with me.” Soon after, Krites picked up an acoustic guitar and taught himself to play, using all of the songs he loved, including Dave Matthews’ “#41.” ...
Hathcock’s Mother’s Day gift? Her 100th birthday.
Mildred Hathcock says, “I can tell you a lot that you don’t know!”… and that’s likely because much of her life was lived before many readers were born. Currently residing in Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Hathcock, who was born on May 12, 1924, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Mother’s Day with a […] The post Hathcock’s Mother’s Day gift? Her 100th birthday. appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Decide what to eat, drink, see and do at the Gibson Mill in Concord with this guide
Gibson Mill in Concord is home to a food hall, breweries, an escape room, the largest antique mall in the South, an antique auto showroom, and more.Why it matters: Thanks to its growing list of tenants, and partly because of construction disrupting downtown Concord, people in the area are calling Gibson Mill the new downtown. Catch up quick: Gibson Mill was established in 1899 as a plant for the Cannon Mills Company, the Kannapolis-based textile manufacturing company. It thrived for decades until it closed in 2003. One year later, Joe Liles, Tom Cotter and George "Jock" Liles purchased the property...
CARE Cafe to have fundraiser
The CARE Cafe will have its fourth annual hot dog fundraiser 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17, with eat-in or drive-thru available. Two grilled hot dogs with chili, slaw, onions, ketchup and mustard, chips, bottle of water and homemade pound cake for $5. Pick up at Central United Methodist Church, 172 N. 2nd St., […] The post CARE Cafe to have fundraiser appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
What's Up: 'Choosing to Participate' poster display opens at museum Wednesday
TODAY Library storytime The Pasquotank Library will host a storytime program with the theme “Outer Space” for kids ages 3-5 with an adult today, ages 1-2 on Wednesday; and 1 and younger on Thursday. All programs are at 10 a.m. Celebrating Mom ...
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