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June 14, 2025

Articles by Donna King

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Supreme Court declines review of case that stopped Rowan County meeting prayers

July 3, 2018 Donna King 0

RALEIGH — Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to hear an appeal from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals which had determined that the Rowan County Board of Commissioners violated the […]

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Burr responds to Democrat’s election complaint

March 14, 2018 Donna King 0

ALBEMARLE — A challenge to incumbent state House of Representatives member Justin Burr was filed today by Beverly Johnson, the former mayor of Norwood and the Vice Chair of the Stanly County Democratic Party. The […]

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New K-5 charter school in the works

January 24, 2018 Donna King 0

By Jessica Furr ALBEMARLE — Soon students in Stanly, Montgomery and Randolph counties could have a new educational option. Tillery Charter Academy (TCA) passed its first interview earlier this month in Raleigh. The 11-member Charter […]

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County Commissioners approve two economic development projects

January 24, 2018 Donna King 0

Katlyn Batts | Stanly County Journal ALBEMARLE — The Stanly County Commissioners met the new social services director, approved an incentive grant for a North Carolina company and passed a resolution in support of the […]

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Redistricting changes county pairings for legislature

October 11, 2017 Donna King 0

ALBEMARLE — Candidates and voters across North Carolina are still sorting through new districts at almost every level of government following lawsuits, legislative action and more lawsuits. When 2018 rolls around, voters in Stanly County […]

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Stanly County Fair draws thousands for fall fun

October 4, 2017 Donna King 0

ALBEMARLE — The 83rd Stanly County Fair was held last week at the fairgrounds and featured midway rides, agricultural displays, competitions and plenty of fair food. While the midway got off to a late start […]

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Norwood and Center Rural districts improve fire ratings after state inspections

September 26, 2017 Donna King 0

  ALBEMARLE — Citizens in and around Norwood may rest a little easier knowing their fire departments are in the top 10 percent across the state, but according to N.C. Commissioner of Insurance Mike Causey […]

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Cooper battles legislature, public opinion to remove Confederate monuments

September 26, 2017 Donna King 0

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Historical Commission met Friday to consider a request made by Gov. Roy Cooper that the body vote to remove and relocate Confederate statues currently placed on the grounds of the […]

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