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Albemarle Hotel’s history, restoration will be shared
“The Story of the Albemarle Hotel” will be told by Lewis Bramlett (history) and Jordan Jones (restoration) at 2 p.m. June 9 at Central United Methodist Church Fellowship Center, 172 N. Second St., Albemarle. A reception will follow at the hotel building featuring a sampling of food from Christine’s Wood Fire Grill. Register at http://historicstanly.org/ […] The post Albemarle Hotel’s history, restoration will be shared appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
WM to continue garbage, recycling; city to explore creating own division
Albemarle City Council has approved a two-year contract for Waste Management to provide garbage and recycling services. Over the course of the next two years, the city will explore the possibility of creating its own garbage and recycling collection division. The contract approval followed a bid process that began in September 2023. Before seeking bids […] The post WM to continue garbage, recycling; city to explore creating own division appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Students graduate from Pfeiffer University
Students graduating from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer during the May commencement exercises were: • Julianna Cohen of Norwood, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies • Jody M. Lowder of New London, Master of Health Administration. • Daniel Jesus Morton of Stanfield, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. • Zhian Arif Selevany of Albemarle, […] The post Students graduate from Pfeiffer University appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Church welcomes new pastor
Joel Lynn has been named the new pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle. He follows Rev. Cathy George, who served as a transitional minister from October 2021 until March of this year. Lynn grew up on Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, alongside his three older brothers. He has a bachelor’s degree in pastoral […] The post Church welcomes new pastor appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Budget matters prevail at Albemarle meeting
A number of matters relating to the adoption of the 2024-25 Albemarle municipal budget led to lengthy discussion at the May 20 meeting of Albemarle City Council. Several changes and additions were made to the budget proposed at Council’s May 6 meeting by Interim City Manager Darren Rhodes. These included: • Approval of a $6,000 […] The post Budget matters prevail at Albemarle meeting appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
State v. Biles case continues
Stanly County Clerk of Court Ginger Efird confirmed that the State v. Joshua Biles case on Monday was continued until 9 a.m. Aug. 14 in Stanly County Criminal District Court. Biles, 20, has not entered a plea, Efird said. Biles has been charged with felony obstruction and concealment of death and is in custody at […] The post State v. Biles case continues appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
NCDHHS shares safety practices for healthy summer ahead of Memorial Day
RALEIGH — As summer approaches, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is emphasizing the importance of safe swimming, heat safety and safe grilling practices to help prevent illness, injury and death. May is National Water Safety Month, and May 20-26 is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 20th annual Healthy and […] The post NCDHHS shares safety practices for healthy summer ahead of Memorial Day appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Camp Forget-Me-Not gives voice to children, families in grieving process
Since 1979, Tillery Compassionate Care, formerly Hospice of Stanly, has been helping patients with terminal illnesses who need end-of-life care and their families through those tough times. Among the outreach programs TCC has is a free camp for youth ages 5 to 18 who have suffered the loss of a loved one. This year’s camp […] The post Camp Forget-Me-Not gives voice to children, families in grieving process appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – May 17-19, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Aaron, Sonya Denise (W F, 58) Arrest on chrg of Attempted Felony Larceny (F), at 200 Charter St, Albemarle, on 05/17/2024. • Overall, Zachary Chase (W M, 25) Arrest on chrg of Possess Methamphetamine (F), at 100 Freedom Dr/w Main St, Albemarle, on 05/17/2024. • Smith, Hannah Lynn […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – May 17-19, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
North Stanly earns trip to 2A regional series, rallies past Maiden
North Stanly’s softball team took to its home field Friday for the second time in as many nights, with a trip to the regional series on the line. Visiting Maiden Blue Devils, the No. 3 seed in the 2A Western Region, was also playing its second game in two nights, having advanced to the fourth […] The post North Stanly earns trip to 2A regional series, rallies past Maiden appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Student receives LGFCU scholarship
Civic Local Foundation, made possible by funding from Civic and Local Government Federal Credit Unions (LGFCU), has awarded a Civic Local Foundation Scholarship Award of $5,000 to Stanly County resident Kaelynn Guyette. Guyette, who attended West Stanly High, will utilize the scholarship to further their education at Wingate University. This scholarship is awarded to only […] The post Student receives LGFCU scholarship appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
HALL OF FAME: Watson was a prep basketball phenom, successful coach
This is the first of a series of four stories focusing on the 2024 inductees into the Stanly County Sports Hall of Fame. While Caitlin Clark rightly dominates the headlines of today’s women’s basketball news, many Stanly sports fans may be unaware of a female athlete who dazzled followers of the local high school hoops […] The post HALL OF FAME: Watson was a prep basketball phenom, successful coach appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Fill up on healthy eating pointers
Metro Creative Connection Diet and exercise are the key components of maintaining a healthy weight and protecting yourself against chronic disease. According to the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services, eating smart and being active have similar effects, including reducing risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, and diabetes. In addition, […] The post Food: Fill up on healthy eating pointers appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Students play in National Piano Auditions
The National Piano Auditions, sponsored by The National Guild of Piano Teachers, were held recently at Second Street Presbyterian Church in Albemarle. Pamela Mullens was the adjudicator. She began piano lessons at age 6. She began playing for church at an early age. Mullens studied at Winthrop University and received a Master of Music Education […] The post Students play in National Piano Auditions appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Tillery Compassionate Care named one of the Best Places to Work
Tillery Compassionate Care has been selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the 2024 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. The complete list of this year’s winners is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist. Modern Healthcare will publish a special supplement featuring a ranked list of all the winners along with the Oct. 14 issue of MH magazine. […] The post Tillery Compassionate Care named one of the Best Places to Work appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
North Stanly softball reaches fourth round with home playoff shutout
It took a great deal of effort from the North Stanly softball coaching staff to get the field ready Thursday for the Comets’ third-round home game in the 2024 NCHSAA 2A state playoffs. Two days of solid rain Tuesday and Wednesday forced the postponement of the No. 2-seeded Comets’ game with No. 23 Madison, and […] The post North Stanly softball reaches fourth round with home playoff shutout appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Gray Stone National Honor Society raises funds for athletic fields
National Honor Society students at Gray Stone Day School recently sponsored a Fun for Funds fundraiser to support the future athletic fields. Students raised more than $3,300 at the event that featured games, inflatables, food trucks and a silent auction. Club members collected more than 30 donations from local retailers, restaurants and small business owners. […] The post Gray Stone National Honor Society raises funds for athletic fields appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Wildlife Commission adopts new regulations
RALEIGH – Commissioners at the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) have adopted the new rules for the 2024-25 seasons effective Aug 1. The new rules, adopted during the Commission’s February business meeting and approved by the Rules Review Commission in April, include: • Wildlife Poacher Reward Program – Include inland fisheries related crimes for eligibility […] The post Wildlife Commission adopts new regulations appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – May 16, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Perry, Scott Christopher (W M, 67) Arrest on chrg of Intoxicated And Disruptive (M), at 301 Yadkin St, Albemarle, on 05/16/2024. • Hernandez, Stephany Lopez (W F, 21) Arrest on chrg of Felony Larceny (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 05/16/2024. • Clark, Qutiaya Dashunch (B F, […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – May 16, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Tillery Compassionate Care awarded CHAP accreditation
Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced Friday that Tillery Compassionate Care has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Hospice Standards of Excellence. CHAP Accreditation demonstrates that Tillery Compassionate Care meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards. The evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial […] The post Tillery Compassionate Care awarded CHAP accreditation appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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