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BBB Warning: Watch out for scammers during Independence Day celebrations
The following is from the Better Business Bureau: This Fourth of July marks the 248th Independence Day celebration since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in 1776. While American society has changed drastically over the centuries, Independence Day is an excellent opportunity for individuals and businesses to reflect on their history and celebrate the future. […] The post BBB Warning: Watch out for scammers during Independence Day celebrations 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.
Man arrested for stealing $16 from museum
Norwood Police Department arrested a man Monday for stealing from a donation jar. Police Chief James Wilson said Cedrick Lee was arrested for taking $16 and some change from the jar at Norwood Museum on Monday. “Upon seeing officers, Lee decided to lead them on a nice leisurely jog through Darrell Almond Park. Lee lost […] The post Man arrested for stealing $16 from museum appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NCDIT awards broadband projects to Stanly County
The North Carolina Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced an additional $112 million in funding towards the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. This funding is applied to projects across the state to connect 25,903 households and businesses to high-speed internet. These projects will be funded by more than […] The post NCDIT awards broadband projects to Stanly County 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.
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.
Municipal filing begins Friday
Filing for municipal offices opens at noon Friday and runs through noon July 19 at the Stanly County Board of Elections. Seats up for election, and the current occupant, are: Albemarle: Ronnie Michael, mayor; Dexter Townsend, Council District 1; William Sherrill Aldridge, Council District 3; Benton Dry, Council At-Large; Martha Sue Hall, Council At-Large. Badin: […] The post Municipal filing begins Friday appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Oakboro police chief resigns
Per a Facebook post today, Oakboro Police Chief T.J. Smith has tendered his resignation from the department. Smith said his last day on the job for the town will be July 28. “When I had the privilege to become the Oakboro Police Chief almost eight years ago, I did so to build a sense of […] The post Oakboro police chief resigns appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Garrett finishes season at Olympics trials; mom reveals she’s been running with broken foot, tumor
She may not have made the Summer Olympics in Paris, but 2023 Albemarle High School graduate Akala Garrett believes she came out a winner at Sunday’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Eugene, Oregon. Garrett, a rising sophomore at the University of Texas, placed seventh out of nine in the 400-meter hurdles finals. She placed third […] The post Garrett finishes season at Olympics trials; mom reveals she’s been running with broken foot, tumor appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Scout obtains Eagle rank
Diesel Barbee, 16, of Albemarle, has earned his Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank advancement presented in BSA Scouting. A member of Troop 202, chartered by Locust Presbyterian Church, Barbee is among only 2% of all Scouts who attain the rank of Eagle. He and Troop 202 held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor […] The post Scout obtains Eagle rank appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office conducts safety training at Gray Stone
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office recently conducted an active shooter safety training at Gray Stone Day School. The training was designed to give each deputy the tools needed to respond and confront an active shooter. Because an active shooter incident can occur anywhere at any time, these exercises help emphasize that every responding deputy without […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Office conducts safety training at Gray Stone appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – June 30, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports: • Nardelli, Anthony Joseph (W M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Driving While Impaired (M), at 187 N First St/w North St, Albemarle, on 06/30/2024. • Bailey, Zenario Marcello (B M, 24) Arrest on chrg of Obtain Property False Pretense (F), at S. Bell/ Griggs St, Albemarle, on 06/30/2024. • Burtley, Sean […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – June 30, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Labor Department presents annual safety awards
The N.C. Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet at noon June 26 in Albemarle at the Atrium Health Stanly – Special Events Center. “North Carolina’s employers and employees show us the true importance of a strong commitment to safety and health each and every day,” Labor […] The post Labor Department presents annual safety awards appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County receives finance award
The Stanly County Finance Department recently received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) certificate of achievement award for its excellence in financial reporting associated with its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The award represents the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. […] The post Stanly County receives finance award appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – June 29, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Johnson, Raymond Shane (W M, 32) Arrest on chrg of Misdemeanor Larceny, M (M), at 781 Leonard Av, Albemarle, on 06/29/2024. • James, Keith Lavern (B M, 48) Arrest on chrg of Misdemeanor Larceny, M (M), at 141 S Cotton Av, Albemarle, on 06/29/2024. The post Albemarle Police Reports – June 29, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Missing Norwood teen found, Massachusetts man in custody
A Massachusetts man was taken into custody Friday night following the disappearance of a Norwood teen. Michael Oliver, 39, of Clinton, Massachusetts was arrested and served warrants Friday in Berlin, Massachusetts. He was charged with human trafficking of a child victim, abduction of a child and soliciting a child with an electronic device. Norwood Police […] The post Missing Norwood teen found, Massachusetts man in custody appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – June 26-28, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports: • Crouch, Debbie Kay (B F, 42) Arrest on chrg of Assault Indiv W/disability (F), at 1920 Woodhaven Dr, Albemarle, on 06/26/2024. • Jackson, Omari Danarius (B M, 21) Arrest on chrg of Simple Possess Sch Vi Cs (m), M (M), at 833 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 06/26/2024. Dunlap, […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – June 26-28, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Colleagues, friends remember Juliet Richardson
The bad guy finally got her. Juliet Richardson, who was an officer with Albemarle Police Department for many years and South Albemarle community correspondent for The Stanly News & Press for about 20 years, died Thursday. She turned 66 on June 14. She had survived cancer five times, with bouts in 2006, 2015, 2017, 2021 and 2022. […] The post Colleagues, friends remember Juliet Richardson appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Student named to Elon president’s list
Jackson Lane Lisk has been named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester at Elon University. The president’s list includes students with no grade below an A-minus in a minimum of 12 semester hours. The post Student named to Elon president’s list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly commissioners pass budget with $10 million funding increase, no tax hike
The Stanly County budget passed by commissioners for the upcoming fiscal year does not include a property tax increase. Stanly’s tax rate will continue to be 61 cents per $100 of value. General fund expenses were set at $96.89 million, with education receiving the largest budget at $28 million, which includes Stanly County Schools and […] The post Stanly commissioners pass budget with $10 million funding increase, no tax hike appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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