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Josh Stein sworn in as governor
Josh Stein (D-N.C.), center, is sworn in as Governor of North Carolina on January 1, 2024, by N.C. Chief Justice Paul M. Newby (R-N.C.) at the State Capitol in Raleigh. RALEIGH — North Carolina has […]
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MrBeast’s new Prime video show already faced controversy; its new giveaway partner may bring more
Jimmy Donaldson, the popular YouTuber who goes by MrBeast, wears a Lionel Messi jersey as he stands in a sideline box at the start of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and CF Montreal, […]
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Former President Jimmy Carter dead at 100
President Jimmy Carter, pictured in 1977, died Sunday at 100 years old. (AP Photo) RALEIGH — Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who won the presidency in the wake of the Watergate scandal and Vietnam War, endured […]
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Albemarle approves sale of former police headquarters
ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle City Council recently wrapped up 2024 by finalizing the plans for its former police department headquarters building that has been vacant for the past five years. Located at 203 N. 2nd […]
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2024 in Review: Stanly County’s new livestock arena opens its doors
ALBEMARLE — After a decade of planning, the Stanly County Farm Bureau Livestock Arena finally opened its doors this past year. A groundbreaking for the new livestock arena at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, located […]
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Republicans continue winning trend in partisan school boards
People stand in line during the last day of early voting in Charlotte. (Mike Stewart / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Election results this year continue a trend of Republicans gaining control of school boards and […]
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Stein names more Cooper administration alumni to cabinet
North Carolina Attorney general Josh Stein speaks at a campaign rally event for President Joe Biden in Raleigh on June. 28. (Matt Kelley / AP Photo) RALEIGH — Josh Stein, North Carolina’s incoming governor, named […]
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Arrest made in Albemarle armed robbery
ALBEMARLE — The Albemarle Police Department has taken a suspect into custody following an armed robbery on Dec. 12. Michael Daniel Cochrane, 43, was arrested on Dec. 13 and charged with robbery with a dangerous […]
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Albemarle Parks and Recreation awarded for Project Next Step
ALBEMARLE — At the Albemarle City Council meeting on Monday night, councilmembers honored Albemarle Parks and Recreation for recently winning two awards for its Project Next Step program. The parks and rec department took home […]
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Atrium Health Stanly recognized for quality of maternity care
ALBEMARLE — A Stanly County hospital has been included by U.S. News & World Report in the publication’s annual “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care” list. Atrium Health Stanly is one of six Atrium Health hospitals […]