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Friendship to have vacation Bible school
Friendship Methodist Church, 24696 N.C. Highway 73, Albemarle, will have vacation Bible school for rising kindergarten through fifth grade students 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27. There will be singing, lessons, crafts, pizza, snacks and inflatable and outdoor games. The post Friendship to have vacation Bible school appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Troop 202 travels to Yellowstone National Park
Bison, elk and geysers were just some of the things that the Scouts in Troop 202 — chartering out of Locust Presbyterian Church — were able to see during their recent trip to Yellowstone National Park. “It was great because we got to see Old Faithful,” said Wilson Kippes, Troop 202’s senior patrol leader. “I […] The post Troop 202 travels to Yellowstone National Park appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports July 15-16, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Long, Amanda Danielle (W F, 45) Arrest on chrg of Breaking And Or Entering (f) (F), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/15/2024. • Murray, Bibi Fareeza (U F, 45) Arrest on chrg of Driving While Impaired, M (M), at 1920 Us 52 North, Albemarle, on 07/15/2024. • Poole, Eric Orlando […] The post Albemarle Police Reports July 15-16, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Uwharrie Players prepare for ‘The Addams Family Musical’
Don your dark attire and get your snapping fingers ready because The Uwharrie Players is gearing up for its summer musical about your favorite kooky, spooky, all-together ooky family. “The Addams Family Musical” will be presented July 26-28 and Aug. 2-4 at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center. Based on the TV show, this musical adaptation […] The post Uwharrie Players prepare for ‘The Addams Family Musical’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
2 face charges of rape, indecent liberties with a child
While investigating a physical altercation in Oakboro on June 27, the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office became aware of multiple sex offenses that occurred in Stanly County dating back to 2013. The individuals involved in the alleged separate instances have been arrested. Christy Lynn Helms, 38, has been charged with four counts of indecent liberties with […] The post 2 face charges of rape, indecent liberties with a child appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Rediscovering the Writing Rosses
Twenty-five years ago, Jean Ross Justice mailed a parcel from Iowa City to the library in Albemarle. Justice wanted the Stanly County library to have a copy of “Late Leisure,” the fifth book of poems written by her older sister, Eleanor Ross Taylor. But from Justice’s cover letter, it appears that people back home in […] The post Rediscovering the Writing Rosses appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Brown Hill to celebrate 154th anniversary
Brown Hill AME Zion Church of Locust will celebrate its 154th church anniversary beginning at noon July 20. There will be food trucks and a yard sale. Contact Victor at 704-431-8359, Jeremy at 704-792-8294 or Rev. Moore at 704-701-8089 for vendor information. The church anniversary service will begin with worship at 10 a.m. July 21, […] The post Brown Hill to celebrate 154th anniversary appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Morrow Mountain, one of state’s oldest parks, gets upgrades
By Marina Shankle, for the SNAP Morrow Mountain State Park is an iconic part of Stanly County. Opened to the public in 1939, the park has drawn visitors to Stanly County in all the decades since. This year, the park is welcoming visitors new and old with upgrades and added features, some new ways to […] The post Morrow Mountain, one of state’s oldest parks, gets upgrades appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County students attend Cooperative Leadership Camp
High school students from across the state, including Ashlyn Evans and Madelynn Huneycutt from Stanly County, were sponsored by local cooperatives to attend a leadership camp focused on the principles of a cooperative business. The Cooperative Council of North Carolina hosted the five-day overnight camp at Camp Monroe in Laurel Hill. Campers work, and play, […] The post Stanly County students attend Cooperative Leadership Camp appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Student named to Purchase College dean’s list
Laney Castelloe of Oakboro has been named to Purchase College’s dean’s list for the Spring 2024 semester. Castelloe is studying dance. To be eligible for the list, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music […] The post Student named to Purchase College dean’s list appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Green Memorial to celebrate 100 years
Green Memorial Methodist Church will have homecoming and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the church’s founding on Aug. 11. There will a celebration featuring old photos, old cars, remembrances of earlier days of worship and other items of interest. All attendees will receive keepsake items that are unique to the occasion. The service begins at […] The post Green Memorial to celebrate 100 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
BADIN AND PALESTINE NEWS: Many events forthcoming
Upcoming Events Badin First Baptist Church homecoming and revival will be Aug. 4. GriefShare meetings will begin Aug. 13 at 201 Wayne St. Badin Elementary Open House for K-5th grade will be Aug. 6. Palestine Community Church homecoming will be Aug. 11 with sister church Bethel Methodist. More information will come in future editions on […] The post BADIN AND PALESTINE NEWS: Many events forthcoming appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Filing concludes for first day of final week
Through Monday afternoon, the following people had filed for municipal office: • Albemarle: Ronnie Michael, mayor; Martha Sue Hall and Benton Dry, council at-large; Bill Aldridge, council District 3; Dexter Townsend, council District 1. • Badin: W. Demar Hutley, Gary Rife, Sawyer Wyrick, council at-large. • Locust: Steve Huber, mayor; Jeff Claiborne, Mario Miller, Mike Haigler, Joseph […] The post Filing concludes for first day of final week appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
STATE: Cooper kicks off school supply drive
RALEIGH: On Monday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the beginning of the Governor’s School Supply Drive, encouraging people across the state to donate school supplies in support of public schools, students and teachers. North Carolina teachers spend on average, up to $750 out of their own pockets for classroom supplies each year. “It’s unfortunate that teachers […] The post STATE: Cooper kicks off school supply drive appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
New West Stanly football coach hosts youth camp
The Ralph Jackson era at West Stanly as head football coach is about to begin in full when the 2024 regular season opens Aug. 23 at home against county rival South Stanly. Jackson, who joined his alma mater in January as head coach and a P.E. teacher, hosted a youth football camp on a sweltering […] The post New West Stanly football coach hosts youth camp appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 13-14, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Isenhour, Charles Edward (W M, 42) Arrest on chrg of Driving While Impaired (M), at 1025 E Main St, Albemarle, on 07/13/2024. • Presslar, Lisa Helms (W F, 39) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (M), at 503 Us 52 North, Albemarle, on 07/13/2024. • Rivera, Jennifer Katherine (F, […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 13-14, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Youth Livestock Classic planned for arena
The Stanly County Youth Livestock Classic will be Aug. 17 at the Farm Bureau Livestock Arena. Show times begin at 8:30 a.m. with heifers, 11 a.m. for goats and 2:30 p.m. for sheep. The times are subject to change depending on the duration of the preceding show. Stanly registration is available at go.ncsu.edu/stanlyshowregister24 by Aug. […] The post Stanly County Youth Livestock Classic planned for arena appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Church hosts school supply giveaway
Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Sherman St., Badin, will host a school supply giveaway 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. Kids must be present. Contact Chris Edwards at 704-901-5757. Refreshments will be served. The post Church hosts school supply giveaway appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 8-12, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports: • Sandy, Michael Moore (W /M/56) Arrest on chrg of 1) Misdemeanor Stalking (M) and 2) Littering Not > 15 Lbs (M), at Norwood Townhall, Norwood, NC, on 7/8/2024. • Russell, Natalie Suzanne (W /F/19) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (M), at 28319 Nc 73, on 7/8/2024. • […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – July 8-12, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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