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Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – June 2-5, 2024
Stanly County Sheriff’s Office reports the following: • Wall, Sherron Lashay (B /F/29) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order (F), at 201 South Second Street, Albemarle, NC, on 6/3/2024. • Lee, Tommy Wayne (W /M/33) Arrest on chrg of 1) Fail Reprt New Address-sex Off (F) and 2) Fail Register Sex Offender(f) (F), […] The post Stanly County Sheriff’s Reports – June 2-5, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle continues Main Street accreditation
Fifty-one North Carolina communities, including Albemarle, have received Main Street America Accreditation status for 2024, the N.C. Department of Commerce announced this week. The National Main Street America Center and its state coordinating partner, the N.C. Main Street & Rural Planning Center, announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their commitment to preservation-based economic […] The post Albemarle continues Main Street accreditation appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – D-Day – 80th anniversary
The following two stories were compiled by historian Lewis Bramlett to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. Several years ago, Tom Blalock shared the following account of his father’s experience as a paratrooper during the D-Day invasion in June of 1944. “It’s 10 p.m. Eastern […] The post PEEKING INTO THE PAST – D-Day – 80th anniversary appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
BBB Phishing Investigation: BBB tallies record number of reports as scammers adopt new technologies
From the Better Business Bureau: In 2023, phishing scam reports to BBB Scam Tracker nearly doubled, reaching a record high of more than 9,000. Scammers appear to be adopting new technology and lean on text message-based scams to reel in new targets. Since 2021, reports to Better Business Bureau show that scammers use phishing tactics […] The post BBB Phishing Investigation: BBB tallies record number of reports as scammers adopt new technologies appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – June 5, 2024
Albemarle Police reports the following: • Wetherby, Mark James (W M, 33) Arrest on chrg of Assault On Female (M), at 233 Montgomery Av/n Fourth St, Albemarle, on 06/05/2024. • Wetherby, Mark James (W M, 33) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order, M (M), at 233 Montgomery Av/n Fourth St, Albemarle, on 06/05/2024. […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – June 5, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County to celebrate Make Music Day
Stanly County will join forces to present free music workshops and free musical performances on June 21 for Make Music Day, a global music celebration on the summer solstice each year that brings people of all ages and skill levels together to make music. This year, Stanly County will join 154 U.S. cities hosting thousands […] The post Stanly County to celebrate Make Music Day appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Rowan County man bags first $1 million top prize in scratch-off game
RALEIGH – Jonathan Ramsey of Cleveland took a chance on a $10 scratch-off and won the first $1 million top prize in a new scratch-off game. Ramsey bought his lucky $1,000,000 Loteria ticket from Community Grocery on Statesville Boulevard in Cleveland. When Ramsey arrived at lottery headquarters Wednesday to collect his winnings, he had a decision to make. He […] The post Rowan County man bags first $1 million top prize in scratch-off game appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Rotary Club hosts Race to Remember
The Albemarle Rotary Club has everything set for its 3rd Annual Race to Remember. This 5K and 1 mile run/walk will raise funds for Alzheimer’s research. Begun in June 2022, this event has raised close to $30,000 to help fund research projects through Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART). This organization was founded in 1995 […] The post Rotary Club hosts Race to Remember appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Find your brew: Explore different beer styles
Metro Creative Connection Beer has been produced by humans for longer than many people may know. Barley beer researchers have to traced beer production to present-day Iran in the fifth millennium BC. The making and drinking of beer also is noted in the written history of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Beer is one of the […] The post Food: Find your brew: Explore different beer styles appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – June 3-4, 2024
Albemarle Police Department reports the following: • Springer, Jeffrey Sheldon (W M, 28) Arrest on chrg of Felony Possession Of Marijuana (F), at 742 Aquadale Rd/marlbrook Dr, Albemarle, on 06/03/2024. • Mclendon, Andrew Levar (B M, 46) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Release Order, M (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 06/03/2024. • […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – June 3-4, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle City Council approves budget
At its Monday night meeting, the Albemarle City Council voted to approve its budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Mayor Ronnie Michael announced a public hearing for the budget and, when there were no comments from the public, moved forward with the council vote to approve the budget. Councilmember Benton Dry made a motion to […] The post Albemarle City Council approves budget appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Wife of murder suspect Anthony Garner speaks about ‘family man’
While Anthony Maurice Garner of Albemarle remains in a Horry County, South Carolina jail cell accused of killing a man, his wife has been sharing his side of the story on TV, radio and social media videos. Garner, 44, has been charged with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after an […] The post Wife of murder suspect Anthony Garner speaks about ‘family man’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Locust resident receives College of Charleston degree
Ella Moore of Locust graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the College of Charleston during the spring 2024 semester. The post Locust resident receives College of Charleston degree appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
eCourts expanding to half of state by October
RALEIGH — The eCourts expansion will reach 49 of the state’s 100 counties when Track 6 goes live on Oct. 14, the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) announced. Track 6 includes Anson, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Hoke, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and Union counties, and is the final group of counties to transition […] The post eCourts expanding to half of state by October appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau names new director
The Stanly Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Stanly) Board of Directors has named Kasey Brooks as its new executive director. As a native of Stanly County, Brooks comes to VisitStanly with her own personal business experience and marketing knowledge within the tourism and agri-tourism industry. She has worked with Charlotte Pipe and Foundry and with […] The post Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau names new director appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Memorial Baptist awards scholarships
Memorial Baptist Church has presented scholarships to two South Stanly High School graduates. Aiden Wilson was a state qualifier in wrestling, student council secretary and a member of National Technical Honor Society. He plans on attending Pfeiffer University to major in biology, then attend a medical school with the goal of becoming a surgeon. Drew […] The post Memorial Baptist awards scholarships appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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