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Law proclaims third Saturday in October Great Trails State Day
Every third Saturday m October will officially be Great Trails State Day thanks to the NC General Assembly’s 2024 Farm Bill that passed unanimously in both the NC House and Senate and became law with the governor’s signature. This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Oct. 19. Great Trails State Day will celebrate […] The post Law proclaims third Saturday in October Great Trails State Day appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Foods that can positively affect mood
Metro Creative Connection No one is immune to the occasional bad mood. Whether it’s the weather, waking up on the wrong side of the bed or another variable, various factors can have an adverse affect on a person’s mood. Food is one factor that can have a positive effect on mood. Certain foods have been […] The post Food: Foods that can positively affect mood appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Memorial service honors Lowder, other veterans who gave all
On Monday, the town of Norwood took time to pay tribute to its native sons who made the ultimate sacrifice in wartime service to the United States. Members of the Norwood First United Methodist Church, Norwood VFW Post 6183 and numerous community leaders participated in a service of remembrance at the church. First Lt. James […] The post Memorial service honors Lowder, other veterans who gave all appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 11, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Kessel, Dylan Lewis (W M, 21) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Criminal Summons Or Citation (M), at 126 S Third St, Albemarle, on 07/11/2024. The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 11, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Lowder scheduled for MLB Futures Game
Cincinnati Enquirer sports reporter Dave Clark cited Jim Callis, an MLB Pipeline and MLB.com writer, as saying former North Stanly star pitcher Rhett Lowder has “better control than any pitcher selected for the upcoming MLB All-Star Futures Game.” Lowder was picked seventh in the first round of the 2023 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati Reds. […] The post Lowder scheduled for MLB Futures Game appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Locust sets public hearing for noise ordinance additions
As part of a light agenda on July 11, Locust City Council set a public hearing to gather feedback on proposed revisions and additions to the town’s noise ordinance. The proposed changes are in response to a petition presented to the council in March by residents in and adjoining Locust Town Center regarding noise generated […] The post Locust sets public hearing for noise ordinance additions appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: The role different vitamins play
Metro Creative Connection A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses, including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Many adults have […] The post Food: The role different vitamins play appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Reception recognizes organizer of ‘Operation Mustang’
A reception was held at Norwood’s 110 Main Mercantile on the morning of July 8 at which Graeme Wright, an organizer of the Operation Mustang program which united Norwood and Jouarre, France as sister cities, was introduced to the Norwood community. Wright was instrumental in establishing the linkage between the two towns. “First, I want […] The post Reception recognizes organizer of ‘Operation Mustang’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Norwood reports discoloration in drinking water
The Town of Norwood issued a message about the town’s drinking water Wednesday and the condition has not changed any on Thursday. “Residents may have observed discoloration in the Town’s drinking water over the past day or so,” the post begins. “This discoloration is coming from manganese in the lake water. The levels of manganese […] The post Norwood reports discoloration in drinking water appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Riley’s Retreat in Locust hosts grand opening Saturday
Becca Thompson is ready to show the world what she has been working on the last few years. Her business Riley’s Retreat will have its grand opening at 12:15 p.m. Saturday at 112 S. Beverly Dr. in Locust. “I have been rescuing senior dogs since I moved out of Mom and Dad’s house,” Thompson said. […] The post Riley’s Retreat in Locust hosts grand opening Saturday appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle declares July as Parks and Recreation Month
With the National Recreation and Parks Association having designated July as “Parks and Recreation Month” throughout the USA, Albemarle City Council joined thousands of municipalities and counties in adopting a local proclamation of the same at its July 8 meeting. Albemarle Parks and Recreation Director Lisa Kiser read the proclamation, which summarized the benefits of […] The post Albemarle declares July as Parks and Recreation Month appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Albemarle Police Reports – July 10, 2024
Albemarle Police reports: • Gilbert, Quest Tomas (B M, 18) Arrest on chrg of Poss Marij >1/2 To 1 1/2 Oz, M (M), at 201 Nc 24-27 Bypass E, Albemarle, on 07/10/2024. • Ridenhour, Tamiya Dawn (B F, 25) Arrest on chrg of Fta – Criminal Summons Or Citation, M (M), at 126 S Third […] The post Albemarle Police Reports – July 10, 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Fourth day of filing for office concludes
After the fourth day of filing on Wednesday for municipal office, the following people had filed: • 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, both council at-large. • Locust: Steve Huber, mayor; Jeff Claiborne and […] The post Fourth day of filing for office concludes appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Norwood honors Lowder on 80th anniversary of final mission
Pilot’s sacrifice led to partnership with French town The Town of Norwood paid tribute Monday to one of its native sons, 80 years to the day of his final action of service to his country. The Pilot On July 8, 1944, James Paul Lowder Jr., a Norwood native in the US Army Air Corps, died […] The post Norwood honors Lowder on 80th anniversary of final mission appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Food: Impress guests with slow-cooked brisket
Metro Creative Connection Slow cooking can really whet the appetite. On days when a slow cooker is in use, the whole house tends to get filled with the aromas of delicious food, making everyone inside the home eagerly anticipate the arrival of dinnertime. Slow-cooked brisket can be especially savory, as brisket is a dish many […] The post Food: Impress guests with slow-cooked brisket appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Students visit D.C. on electric cooperative youth tour
Approximately 1,800 high school students gathered in Washington, D.C., from June 15-21 as delegates to the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Forty-one students from North Carolina, including three local delegates sponsored by Union Power Cooperative, participated in a week-long opportunity. Evan Keith of Union County, Sarah Hinson of Stanly County and Felicia Charles of Cabarrus County […] The post Students visit D.C. on electric cooperative youth tour appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
DOT to close portion of Albemarle streets Thursday, Friday
The Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation shared the following message from DOT: NC Department of Transportation has announced temporary street closures in downtown Albemarle on Thursday to make repairs to traffic light poles at intersections running along Main Street. Street closures will begin at 10 p.m. on July 11 and will last until around 4 a.m. […] The post DOT to close portion of Albemarle streets Thursday, Friday appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
FSA seeks nominations for farmers, ranchers to serve on county committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by […] The post FSA seeks nominations for farmers, ranchers to serve on county committees appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
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