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Stanfield, NC -To find out why more than 500 people gathered in Stanfield on Thursday, June 25, read the July 1 issue of The Weekly Post. Call to subscribe to YOUR hometown, community newspaper: 704-888-1229. We’ll keep you up-to-date with what’s important locally.

Thursday, July 2, GOBA meeting, Oakboro, noon to 1 pm

Monday, July 6, Stanly County Commission, 7 pm; Oakboro board meeting, 7 pm

Wednesday, July 8, WSBA, Locust, noon to 1 pm

Thursday, July 9, Locust city council, 7:30 pm

Monday, July 13, Red Cross town meeting, 7 pm

Tuesday, July 14, Midland Town Meeting, 7 pm

Wednesday, July 15, grand opening of Walmart in Locust

Tuesday, July 21, MBA meeting, Midland, noon to 1 pm

There are no municipal meetings in Stanfield or Mt. Pleasant in July.

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Elizabeth Vettorel, advertising Manager for The Weekly Post, won a first-place award in the 2009 N. C. Press Association advertising contest. The award was for the design of a Lum’s Ford ad in the February 27, 2008 paper. This is one of several awards Vettorel has won for her advertising designs in the newspaper.

According to Locust City Administrator, James Inman, Walmart will have their grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15th (time to be decided) and they expect a huge crowd as they bring in local radio stations from Charlotte and other activities marking the four day celebration.  Inman also said the store will hire another 40 employees to add to the 325 employees hired so far.

Farmer’s  Markets

The newest Farmer’s Market in the area will be in Locust  starting Saturday, June 27. This will be in front of Charlie’s Hardware on Hwy. 24/27. Call 704-888-0070 for more details.

The Midland Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm on Hwy. 601 just north of the crossroads.

An ethanol spill happened in Midland this morning (June 12) just two months after the transloading facility was opened. In depth details in June 17 edition of The Weekly Post. The source for Midland, NC news.

Photo by Joe Bishop

Cabarrus County area historical attractions
By Joyce Lavene
Senior Staff Writer
In the Cabarrus County area, there are no prehistoric mountains like the Uwharries in Stanly County. In fact, the county is so well known for racing at Lowe’s Motor Speedway and shopping at Concord Mills Mall that most visitors miss the quiet history. There are spots that are off the beaten path that beckon visitors to run through the grass, kick their shoes off, and take some time to enjoy the past. Read it all..

If your family is planning on staying close to home this summer, you’re not alone.
Yet despite a stagnant economy and higher gas prices, AAA of the Carolinas is predicting an increase in the number of people traveling this summer, but most are electing to stay closer to home, avoiding air travel and going out-of-state.
The Stanly County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) works hard to bring visitors to the county each year. There are numerous events that take place here at the vineyards, the car scene in Oakboro and Albemarle, and special events like parades, fairs and festivals. The economic impact of that work for the residents of the county was $62.27 million last year or an average tax savings of approximately $94.27 per property owner.
But Chris Lambert, executive director of the CVB, is also a lifelong resident of the county. He was a graduate of Stanly Community College and has been with the CVB since 2005. He knows some secret places that aren’t necessarily on the tourist map. He was willing to share his top five spots in Stanly County for a special getaway. Read it all..