Stanly County Coverage

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Vineyards, mountains and waterfronts: places to get outside in Stanly County
From Morrow Mountain State Park to Falls Reservoir, Stanly County offers hiking, biking, fishing, boating, camping and more -- making it the perfect destination for outdoor recreation.

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Stanly County prepares for significant industrial growth
With a newly improved airport and vacant and ready industrial sites, Stanly County is primed for industrial growth.

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Stanly County restaurants bring food, culture to the area
Locust's Local Room restaurant opened during COVID and has already made an impact on the Stanly County community, while Off the Square in Albemarle is building on an already deep connection in the town.

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Educational opportunities abound in Stanly County
With a strong school district and several options for higher education, Stanly County offers a strong educational environment for traditional, non-traditional, and continuing education students.

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New projects slated for downtown Albemarle bring new potential to Stanly County
From downtown residential developments to new restaurants and shops, downtown Albemarle is in the midst of a renaissance.

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Discover the benefits of Stanly County
In addition to a great lifestyle, Stanly County provides businesses and individuals with numerous advantages, from government incentives to top-tier education and workforce training programs. Centrally located near top universities, Stanly County attracts a diverse and talented workforce. As North Carolina continues to grow, our robust transportation networks, affordable, development-ready land, and ideal location in the Charlotte region make our county a prime choice for businesses looking to call the Tar Heel state home. In Stanly County, you can enjoy the state's steadily accelerating growth, without sacrificing comfort.

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Welcome to Stanly County!
Located 30 minutes from Charlotte, people love Stanly County for its warm Carolina atmosphere, laid-back lifestyle and low cost of living. In Stanly County, we come from all over the state, the country, and even the world, building a community people are taking note of. Come to a place where the small-town beauty and charm of our great state still holds true. Welcome to Stanly County!

Fact check: Did Cooper get a DUI? Alexa video fed false rumor
In a Facebook video, a woman asks her smart home device if North Carolina Gov. Cooper had been arrested. It responds: "Here's something I found on the web ... he's being held in the Stanly County jail." PolitiFact found no evidence Cooper was pulled over.

Stanly County man facing charges after perpetrating hoax about having coronavirus
A Stanly County man was arrested and is facing charges after conducting a Facebook Live at an Albemarle Walmart where he said he had coronavirus.

Stanly County man arrested, charged with coronavirus hoax
A Stanly County man was arrested and charged on Friday with posting a Facebook Live video earlier in the week where he said he had coronavirus.

Investigation begins into cadet's death at Tarheel Challenge Youth Academy
A cadet enrolled at the Tarheel Challenge Youth Academy died overnight at the youth academy facility, officials reported on Wednesday.

Deer slams into man at McDonald's in Stanly County
You've heard of a hit and run, but this one may be the oddest one you've ever seen.

School bus involved in Stanly County crash
A school bus was involved in a crash in Stanly County on Tuesday, authorities said.

NC family's 'uncertain future' bolstered by new Habitat home
For the Browns, their new Habitat for Humanity home, built as part of the Mountains to the Sea Challenge, is a beacon of hope.