5+ hour ago  (343+ words) ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the 2026-27 Leadership Stanly class, a nine-month program designed to prepare residents for greater involvement in the community. Leadership Stanly brings together established professionals, emerging leaders and community volunteers from…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (387+ words) ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has added another member to its leadership team. The district announced in a June 30 news release that Jolene Graham has been hired as its new director of elementary education and federal programs, a position within the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (379+ words) ALBEMARLE — A dozen nonprofits serving Stanly County are receiving a round of funding from the Stanly County Community Foundation’s annual grantmaking program. Announced on June 25, the $54,350 in awards will support local programs focused on education, arts, culture, housing, shelter, human…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (367+ words) ALBEMARLE — Stanly Community College has reached the final stage of consideration for the nation’s signature recognition for community colleges. The Aspen Institute announced Wednesday that SCC is one of 10 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, placing the…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (402+ words) ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has hired Vera Woolard as its new director of alternative learning, a role that will oversee two of the district’s unique educational options. The district announced June 4 that Woolard will lead the Stanly Academy Learning Center…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (425+ words) ALBEMARLE — Stanly County Schools has named two new district leaders, selecting Sidney Cecil as director of transportation and Judith Taylor as executive director of student services. The school district announced both hires Monday morning in separate news releases. Cecil, who…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (295+ words) ALBEMARLE — Downtown Albemarle will soon be filled with local wines, craft beverages, food trucks and music as the Summertime Sip Festival arrives for its second year. The event is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Courthouse Plaza,…...

2+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (413+ words) LOCUST — Locust residents looking for a local spring event can attend a free vendor market at Meadow Creek Farm this weekend. Living Locust, a social media platform that highlights Locust-area businesses and events, is hosting its first Spring Vendor Market…...