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Albemarle Police Reports – May 5, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Stafford Labrad Davis (B M, 44) Arrest on chrg of Misdemeanor Larceny, M (M), at 721-10 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 05/05/2024. The post Albemarle Police Reports – May 5, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Back the Blue NC creates GoFundMe for officers’ families
Back the Blue NC organized a GoFundMe page to benefit the families of the four law enforcement officers killed in last Monday’s mass shooting in Charlotte. One of the officers was Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Joshua Eyer, who was a 2017 graduate of Pfeiffer University. The fund created by the nonprofit — at https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-cmpd-officers-us-marshals-killed-in-tragic-shooting — had […] The post Back the Blue NC creates GoFundMe for officers’ families appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Teen still missing
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office is working with federal officials to find a teen who has been missing for nearly a week. Locust Police Department originally requested public help in finding 17-year-old Destinie Desire. The department said Desire was last seen at 3:30 p.m. May 1 in western Stanly County wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and […] The post SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Teen still missing appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Paper Supply breaks ground on expansion
The Kalogeromitros family has owned at least one business in Stanly County since 1991. Now with two businesses, one broke ground Friday on a new warehouse facility. Dino and Jimmy Kalogeromitros opened Blue Bay restaurant that year, which now is at 1940 E. Main St. in Albemarle, at the corner of N.C. Highway 24-27/73 and […] The post Albemarle Paper Supply breaks ground on expansion appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Still Runs Car, Truck, and Bike Show returns Saturday
The 6th annual Still Runs Car, Truck, and Bike Show, hosted by Pinups and Pumps, will be May 11 in downtown Albemarle. Besides classic cars, trucks and motorcycles, the show will include vendors, axe throwing and cornhole tossing. Registration is from 2-4 p.m. The event will include live music by Them Rockabilly at 2:30 p.m. […] The post Still Runs Car, Truck, and Bike Show returns Saturday appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: The nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes
Metro Creative Connection Sweet potatoes are enjoyed throughout the year, but their popularity may peak during fall and winter when they are an important part of holiday meals. Sweet potatoes were cultivated in Central or South America at least 5,000 years ago. They eventually were introduced to Europeans by explorers like Christopher Columbus, and soon […] The post Food: The nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
REGIONAL: Public meeting set for proposed Wadesboro Bypass
WADESBORO – The N.C. Department of Transportation invites the public to learn more about a project in development to build a freeway on a new location between Polkton and Lilesville in Anson County. The Department is starting up environmental studies on possible corridor options to help improve congestion near Wadesboro and boost traffic flow and freight […] The post REGIONAL: Public meeting set for proposed Wadesboro Bypass appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: A nutty start to the day
Metro Creative Connection Pecan trees grow in various areas of the central and southern United States. Pecan trees are prized for their delicious nuts. There’s debate whether pecan is pronounced as pe-CAN (as in can of soda) or pe-CAHN, (as in con artist), and it varies depending on where you live. However, there is no […] The post Food: A nutty start to the day appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SCC Small Business Center celebrates 40 years
The NC Community Colleges Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is celebrating its 40th anniversary — and Stanly Community College has been there since the beginning. The SBCN has 60 sites across the state, with centers located within a 30-minute drive of every North Carolinian. In observance of the 40 years, SCC is ready to celebrate. […] The post SCC Small Business Center celebrates 40 years appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Stephen Daniel Burleson (W /M/40) Arrest on chrg of Civil Order For Arrest – Child Support (M), at 28143 Eds Ave, Albemarle, on 5/1/2024. • Yiterain Kolby Pergee (B /M/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Child Abuse (m) (M) at 126 S 3rd St, Albemarle, on […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activity: • Stephen Daniel Burleson (W /M/40) Arrest on chrg of Civil Order For Arrest – Child Support (M), at 28143 Eds Ave, Albemarle, on 5/1/2024. • Yiterain Kolby Pergee (B /M/18) Arrest on chrg of 1) Child Abuse (m) (M) at 126 S 3rd St, Albemarle, on […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – May 1-2, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SENIOR LIFESTYLES: Injury recovery tips
There is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting. Generally speaking, recovering from any injury can be a time-consuming process. For those over the […] The post SENIOR LIFESTYLES: Injury recovery tips appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Two students receive Betty Watson scholarships
The Stanly County Extension and Community Association (SCECA) announces that Eli Toole and Savannah Faircloth are the winners of the 2024 Betty Watson scholarships. Toole, son of Chris and Lindsey Toole of Stanfield, a recipient of a 2023 Watson scholarship, was awarded $1,000. He attends Wingate University and has been active in both his school […] The post Two students receive Betty Watson scholarships appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County names new planning and zoning director
Stanly County announced on Friday that Bailey Cline has accepted the county’s offer to become the new planning and zoning director. The director is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of the county’s zoning and subdivision ordinances, the federally mandated floodplain management program and other land use related ordinances in the unincorporated areas of the county. […] The post Stanly County names new planning and zoning director appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Board pulls COVID resolution from agenda
Consideration of a resolution that would “discourage all Stanly County residents from receiving (the mRNA COVID vaccination) until the necessary safety trials are conducted” was pulled from the Stanly County Health and Human Services Board agenda at the beginning of the group’s Thursday meeting. Stanly County Commissioner Brandon King informed board members that the reason […] The post Board pulls COVID resolution from agenda appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Boost your diet with these powerhouse foods
Metro Creative Connection A nutritious diet is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. That’s an important thing to remember for people looking to turn over a healthier leaf and accomplish their long-term wellness goals. Avoiding certain ingredients, like saturated fats and added sugars, and choosing foods known for their nutritional benefits is one way […] The post Food: Boost your diet with these powerhouse foods appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
SENIOR LIFESTYLES: What seniors should know about prediabetes
Most seniors recognize that routine visits to their physicians are an important component of preventive health care. Annual physicals are important for everyone, but they’re especially important for individuals 65 and older who may be more vulnerable to disease and various other health conditions than younger adults. The National Institute on Aging reports that millions […] The post SENIOR LIFESTYLES: What seniors should know about prediabetes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for statutory rape of child
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division received information of a sexual assault with a minor. After an investigation, Tyler Wayne Morgan was taken into custody on April 26 in Albemarle and charged with statutory rape of a child equal to or younger than 15 years old. Morgan received a $125,000 secured bond and has […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Office arrests man for statutory rape of child appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
New Finish hosts county EDC meeting; board tours facility
The Stanly County Economic Development Commission recently toured a Norwood factory which continues to grow. New Finish is a Class A commercial coating business which does coating including powder, electrocoating, liquid, chemical agent resisting and sandblasting. In 2020, the business expanded, adding 20 jobs and $3.5 million in real property, machinery and equipment. Two production […] The post New Finish hosts county EDC meeting; board tours facility appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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