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Stanly commissioners again table 911 center funding decision
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ALBEMARLE — For the second time this month, the Stanly County Board of Commissioners has tabled a funding decisi...
May 2, 2026Open source
West Stanly girls fall short at Mount Pleasant
MOUNT PLEASANT — The West Stanly girls’ basketball team came up short in a key Rocky River Conference road test Tuesday night, falling 53-45 to Mount Ple...
May 2, 2026Open source
County commissioners approve $10,000 grant for America 250 events
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... ALBEMARLE — Stanly County commissioners have approved funding to support local programming for the America 250 c...
May 2, 2026Open source
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NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trackdown Arrest: Woman shot ex-husband 18 times in Dallas using fake pizza delivery to lure him outside
A suspect from a past Trackdown investigation was arrested in North Carolina last month, and it turns out she's the ex-wife of the victim who she shot 18 tim...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Mebane for first North Carolina location
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on first North Carolina location in Mebane and hoping to open in 2027
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trial for man charged in Ukrainian woman’s killing delayed for mental health reasons
A man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train cannot currently stand trial because of his mental...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Reeves closing distinguished tenure with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Rams left tackle charged with felony domestic violence
LinkCHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 10: Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) looks on during the NFC Wildcard playoff game against the Carolina Pant...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Men’s College World Series: One Statistic That Defines Each Remaining Team
Share on XAdd us as a preferred sourceJason DeCaro leads a North Carolina program with high hopes into the Men’s College World Series. | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
WCU grad turns passion into business
A Western Carolina University alumnus is helping drive economic growth in Western North Carolina by transforming a passion for fly fishing into a successful...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
1,000 jobs coming to North Carolina in new Corning, Amazon data center deal
Amazon will work with Corning on a new program to expand a fiber-optic technician training program at Catawba Valley Community College.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NC Sheriffs' Association hosts sheriffs for Legislative Day
RALEIGH — Last week the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs and their personnel from all corners of the state for its annual Legislative...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Governor, First Lady, others visit area wineries
North Carolina First Lady Anna Stein, joined by Gov. Josh Stein and Assistant Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Joe French, on Friday visited Surry County to s...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Central's Gaddy repeats as All-State; 7 locals named All-Region
The North Carolina Baseball Coaches Association recently released its All-State and All-Region teams for the 2026 season.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Golden Leaf Foundation awards scholarships to 6 Richmond County students
ROCKINGHAM — Six Richmond County students are among the 215 across rural North Carolina to be awarded a scholarship of up to $14,000 from the Golden Leaf F...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Durham, NC mother sues property owner over son’s death in laundry room
The mother of a Durham man who died of heart failure after he became trapped in the laundry room of her downtown apartment building has filed a lawsuit.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Amy Beros discusses the persistent hunger crisis that plagues central and eastern North Carolina
Summer brings new challenges to families facing food insecurity. Newsline spoke to the President and CEO of the Foodbank of Central and Eastern North Carolin...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Amid solid job numbers, a North Carolina economist sees troubling headwinds
Kenan Institute Research Economist Sarah Dickerson characterizes the latest national jobs report as “solid and steady.” But if you are looking for a job...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Veganfest highlights plant-based living, sustainability and local businesses
After minor earthquake in the mountains, Cuba's quake felt in FloridaWhile western North Carolina experienced a very minor earthquake early Monday morning th...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Tech giants Amazon and Corning team up to create thousands of jobs in North Carolina
Tech giants Amazon and Corning team up to create thousands of jobs in North Carolina
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Oakboro is in Stanly County, North Carolina.
Region: North Carolina
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28129
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NC State athletes' lawsuit against ex-head trainer alleging abuse dismissed by judge
A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former North Carolina State male athletes alleging sexual abuse by the former director of sports medicine.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trackdown Arrest: Woman shot ex-husband 18 times in Dallas using fake pizza delivery to lure him outside
A suspect from a past Trackdown investigation was arrested in North Carolina last month, and it turns out she's the ex-wife of the victim who she shot 18 tim...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Mebane for first North Carolina location
Buc-ee’s breaks ground on first North Carolina location in Mebane and hoping to open in 2027
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Trial for man charged in Ukrainian woman’s killing delayed for mental health reasons
A man charged in the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a Charlotte, North Carolina, commuter train cannot currently stand trial because of his mental...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Reeves closing distinguished tenure with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
After more than three decades shaping public education in North Carolina, Dr. Travis L. Reeves has been inducted into the company of Andy Griffith, Richard P...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Rams left tackle charged with felony domestic violence
LinkCHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 10: Los Angeles Rams offensive tackle Alaric Jackson (77) looks on during the NFC Wildcard playoff game against the Carolina Pant...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Men’s College World Series: One Statistic That Defines Each Remaining Team
Share on XAdd us as a preferred sourceJason DeCaro leads a North Carolina program with high hopes into the Men’s College World Series. | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
WCU grad turns passion into business
A Western Carolina University alumnus is helping drive economic growth in Western North Carolina by transforming a passion for fly fishing into a successful...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
1,000 jobs coming to North Carolina in new Corning, Amazon data center deal
Amazon will work with Corning on a new program to expand a fiber-optic technician training program at Catawba Valley Community College.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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