NSJ's Shawn Krest is seeing firsthand what it's like to be at the mercy of an active volcano. nsjonline.com/article/2018/0…

The Stanly Co Commission approved a large-scale solar farm and green-lit a sales tax ballot measure stanlyjournal.com/2018/06/12/com…

NBA Draft recap updated: Four Duke players picked, no Deacons or Tar Heels selected — the first shutout for UNC at the draft since 2011. The Charlotte Hornets made some draft floor trades, including dealing for Deandre Graham, a Raleigh native. nsjonline.com/article/2018/0…

The BOCC adopted the FY 18-19 budget earlier this morning. $500K+ increase in school funding, 23% increase in funds for teacher supplements & additional public safety resources. No tax increase. Tax rate will be the same for the 12th consecutive year.

The town of Norwood has declared a state of emergency. Town officials said Darrell Almond Park and the area along South Stanly School Rd including the Duke Energy substation will likely be affected and may likely become submerged. #HurricaneFlorenceNC

County offices will be closed tomorrow (Monday, Sept 17). The Board will still hold it's 6 PM Special Called meeting in the Commissioners Meeting Room. Please be safe.

.NC House Press has invited Donald J. Trump to N.C. to deliver the #SOTU. Moore said the invitation was made out of respect for the office of the President. #ncpol nsjonline.com/article/2019/0…

The ACC Network will launch in August. Here's what we know so far. nsjonline.com/article/2019/0…

In addition to hosting at the largest Carolina Ale House we are going bigger and better than ever by shutting down part of Tucker St. next to the restaurant & putting a large screen outside as well. Bring. It! Why. Not. Us.

North Stanly topped South Stanly 43-13 in the teams’ regular season finale. The two teams will meet again Friday in the first round of the NCHSAA 1AA tournament. stanlyjournal.com/2019/11/09/com…

North Stanly topped South Stanly for the second straight week, this time winning in the first round of the 1AA NCHSAA playoffs, 50-20, to advance to play John A. Holmes in the second round. stanlyjournal.com/2019/11/16/nor…

T.A. McLendon, the #100in100 pick for Stanly County, smashed rushing records at Albemarle High School and was a workhorse running back for NC State Football. nsjonline.com/article/2020/0…

West Stanley’s Jordan Poole commits to NC State Football.

Michael Jordan hires “proven winner” Mitch Kupchak as the Charlotte Hornets’ new GM. nsjonline.com/article/2018/0…

“Businesses in NC are thriving, but the biggest issue impeding their growth is the growing shortage of workers with the adaptable life skills they need to succeed in the modern workplace.” Read more about how we’re fighting for solutions in North State Journal bit.ly/2GVGcrX

.Rep. David Rouzer represents #NC at #agriculture policy meeting with Donald J. Trump #ncpol #ncga

.Charlotte Checkers have the AHL’s top goal scorer, winningest goalie and a lot more as they head into their American Hockey League Calder Cup Playoffs first-round series against x - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. stanlyjournal.com/2018/04/18/che…

Former North Stanly running back Antonio Williams is transferring to Now at @UNCFootball from Ohio State. stanlyjournal.com/2018/05/03/nor…

Congrats to North State Journal publisher Neal Robbins being named to Triangle Business Journal 40 under 40 list!

More on our trip to Guatemala from Shawn Krest of the North State Journal goduke.us/2kin39K