Albemarle, North Carolina News
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Safe Kids Stanly County offers safety tips for land, water
In honor of National Kids Safety Day, Safe Kids Stanly County had a Safe Kids Day Saturday morning in front of All 4 Fun Inflatables in Albemarle. The event was from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and featured an array of informational services provided by volunteers
The Stanly News and Press | 12 hours, 55 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | 12 hours, 55 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Second-time parents have options
One of the statistically fastest growing groups in the United States is grandparents and others raising children the second time around.
The Stanly News and Press | May 20, 2013 4:46 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 20, 2013 4:46 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
GHA Autism Supports offers community supported agriculture program
On June 2, 2003, GHA Autism Supports began construction on Carolina Farms, an innovative program in the Millingport area designed to enable individuals from the autistic population to realize a dream of living and working in a farming environment in Stanl
The Stanly News and Press | May 9, 2013 7:27 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 9, 2013 7:27 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Building a Movement for Play: Non-Profit Organization KaBOOM! Names Albemarle Among 217 Playful City USA Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With research proving play is critical to the overall well-being of children, 217 cities and towns, including Albemarle, earned recognition from national non-profit KaBOOM! as 2013 Playful City USA communities for their efforts to
The Stanly News and Press | May 7, 2013 7:25 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 7, 2013 7:25 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Community joins for Day of Prayer
Residents and officials bowed their heads in prayer Thursday afternoon in observance of the National Day of Prayer. In Stanly County, events were conducted at noon in the cities of Locust and Albemarle, and in the town of Oakboro.
The Stanly News and Press | May 6, 2013 10:15 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 6, 2013 10:15 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The UPSStore joins Chamber of Commerce
The UPS Store, at 656-5 N.C. 24-27 East, celebrated joining the Stanly County Chamber of Commerce April 26 by snipping a length of large red ribbon. Friends, family, supporters and Chamber representatives joined owners Greg and Paula Dorko for the event.
The Stanly News and Press | May 6, 2013 8:10 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 6, 2013 8:10 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Pfeiffer group lends support
Earlier this week, current NBA player Jason Collins announced to the world in a “Sports Illustrated” article that he was gay.
The Stanly News and Press | May 3, 2013 7:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 3, 2013 7:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Naked Pig Meat Co. opens in Oakboro
The Hatley family in Oakboro prefers their pigs to be naked. Shawn and Jenny Hatley, owners of The Naked Pig Meat Co., have opened up a retail store of pig-based meats to share their affection of “naked meats” with the county
The Stanly News and Press | May 3, 2013 2:33 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 3, 2013 2:33 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
Car fans enjoy Norwood VFWs annual event
Dazzling collector and rumbling performance cars of all makes and models were on display Saturday as the Norwood Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6183 hosted its 18th Annual Arbor Day VFW Car Show.
The Stanly News and Press | May 2, 2013 7:16 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | May 2, 2013 7:16 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
EDC hears positive feedback on Alcoa meeting
During Stanly County Economic Development Commission’s (EDC) meeting Thursday, County Commissioner Tony Dennis spoke about the recent meeting with Alcoa, lauding it as the most productive incident since the whole occurrence began.
The Stanly News and Press | Apr 30, 2013 2:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
The Stanly News and Press | Apr 30, 2013 2:40 PM [GMT] | comment? | recommend
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