Albemarle
Beer and yoga? They’ll drink to that
After an hour of exercise, featuring common poses such as downward dog, participants in Meagen Clavey’s yoga classes look forward to some refreshments. But it’s ...
Chris Miller, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Chris Miller has been with the SNAP since January 2019. He is a graduate of NC State and received his Master's in Journalism from the University of Maryland. He previously wrote for the Capital News Service in Annapolis, where many of his stories on immigration and culture were published in national papers via the AP wire.
Carolina Hemp Company
Carolina Hemp Company doing well in Locust
Monica Hailey Sharpe understands the value of organic hemp. She used CBD gummies and oil to help with stress while her daughter Christina, a malignant ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, June 26, 2023 2:14 pm
China
GRADUATION 2023: Chen continues to adapt as Gray Stone chapter ends
As her time at Gray Stone Day School neared its end, senior Cindy Chen was excited about graduating, although there was still some anxiety. Throughout ...
by Chris Miller, Thursday, June 22, 2023 6:41 pm
Abigail Wahl
GRADUATION 2023: With help from Elle Woods, North Stanly senior heads to the Ivy League
Abigail Wahl, a senior at North Stanly, was much younger when she first saw “Legally Blonde,” the 2001 romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon about a ...
by Chris Miller, Thursday, June 22, 2023 2:29 pm
Alexis Harward
GRADUATION 2023: Alexis Harward played key role in helping South claim softball championship
During her four years as a South Stanly student, Alexis Harward was consistently on the run, sometimes figuratively but often literally. Between her commitments as ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, June 19, 2023 2:03 pm
Jana Strukova
STANLY MAGAZINE: Jana Strukova’s journey from Communist Czechoslovakia to Stanly County
Throughout her time growing up in Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia, a Central European country of about 5.5 million), Jana Strukova always possessed a strong desire to ...
by Chris Miller, Sunday, June 4, 2023 2:20 pm
Badin Coffee
STANLY MAGAZINE: With a European flair and eclectic atmosphere, this Badin coffeehouse has become a destination for many
Whenever you first enter Badin Coffee, it can be a visually overwhelming experience, as everywhere you look there are vintage collectibles and antiques, including artwork, ...
by Chris Miller, Monday, May 29, 2023 6:52 pm
New London
New London’s proposed $1.2 million budget to keep property tax rate same
New London’s proposed 2023-2024 budget once again keeps the property tax at 16 cents per $100 valuation. The budget, which takes effect July 1 and ...
by Chris Miller, Sunday, May 28, 2023 3:16 pm
Gray Stone Day School
Gray Stone Day students ‘survive and thrive’ as they celebrate graduation
Following four years of challenging academic rigor, overcoming a global pandemic and fostering countless memories and experiences, the Gray Stone Day School Class of 2023 ...
by Chris Miller, Saturday, May 27, 2023 2:46 pm
Chris Miller
COLUMN: Until next time …
Growing up in Concord, I never thought much about Stanly County. In fact, other than driving past Locust and Oakboro to get to the beach, ...