Cabarrus County Sheriff notice
Good afternoon. This is a notification message from the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the FBI, will be conducting a field training seminar in the Midland area on Thursday, January 26, 2012. During this time residents in the area of US Hwy 601 and NC Hwy 24/27 may hear several controlled explosions
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office at (704)920-3000. Thank you for your time.
Kissell Staff to Host Stanly Satellite Hours
Congressman Larry Kissell (NC-08) has announced that his staff will next host satellite office hours in Stanly County on Tuesday, January 17, in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room at Stanly Commons, 1000 N. First Street, Albemarle from 2-3 p.m. A caseworker will be on hand to answer constituent questions and provide assistance with casework.
“I’m committed to doing all I can to ensure that the people of this district have every opportunity to get the help they need,” said Kissell. “Over the past three years, our office has assisted thousands of constituents, but we all know that there are still many folks who need help during these tough times. I’m proud of the work being done in our three district offices, and hosting these satellite hours throughout the district provides folks with a more convenient way to come out and let my staff know they need assistance and have their questions answered. I will continue to do everything I can to make sure that contact with our office is readily available to every single constituent.”
Kissell’s District Offices are located at:
· Concord Office
325 McGill Ave Suite 500
Concord, NC 28027
Phone: 704-786-1612
Fax: 704-782-1004
· Rockingham Office
230 E Franklin St.
Rockingham, NC 28379
Phone: 910-997-2070
Fax: 910-997-7987
· Fayetteville Office
6257 Raeford Rd. Suite 2
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Phone: 910-920-2070
Fax: 910-920-2069
For more information, please contact Kissell’s Concord District Office at 704-786-1612.
Town of Midland closed for King holiday
The Town of Midland will be closed for the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday, January 16.
Oakboro Christmas Drive
I want to thank all of you who have contributed the Oakboro Police Department’s Annual Toy Drive. As of this moment, we have distributed 563 toys to many families and to Stanly Christian Ministries. This afternoon, we learned of one more family in our area that is need of some assistance. A mother and her four children have asked us if we could help. She has three boys, 5, 8, 10 years of age. She has one girl, age 13. If anyone would like to help us give this family a nice Christmas, we will take donations until 5 PM on Thursday December,22 . Once again, I want to thank you for your generosity this Christmas Season. You have helped us make a difference in many lives this year and I ask that God Bless each of you and your family at this special moment in time.
With the Warmest Regards,
Chief Joe Lowder
Locust Traffic Stops
TRAFFIC STOPS RESULT IN DRIVING WHILE IMPAIRED CHARGES, ADDING TO DECEMBER’S TOTAL
The Locust Police Department recently made traffic stops that discovered the drivers were impaired. This brings December’s total to 5 DWI charges.
In the early morning hours of December 17th, a vehicle driven by Ms. Morgan Taylor Gravitte of Albemarle was stopped in the Hickory Ridge sub-division after observing the vehicle suspiciously driving into the neighborhood in the early morning hours and observing a minor traffic violation.
Upon stopping the vehicle, Locust Police smelled the odor of alcohol inside the vehicle. After further investigation, Ms. Gravitte was requested to give a breath sample into an Alco-Sensor portable breath device. Ms. Gravitte blew a positive level of alcohol concentration.
Although Ms. Gravitte was under the legal limit of alcohol impairment prescribed by the state of North Carolina, Ms. Gravitte was cited for Provisional Driving While Impaired based on the North Carolina statute that it is against the law for any individual under the age of 21 to operate a vehicle with alcohol remaining in their system. Ms. Gravitte was also cited for Driving Outside of a Restriction on her license and issued a written warning for having an Inoperable Registration Plate Light.
A passenger, Ms. Erin Michelle Burleyson of Mount Pleasant was cited for Aiding & Abetting Provisional Driving While Impaired as well as Allowing an Unlicensed Driver to Drive.
In the mid-day hours of December 18th, a vehicle operated by Mr. James Ryan Dennis was stopped after observing his vehicle travel left of the center line and driving 47 mph in a 35 mph zone.
After smelling the odor of alcohol in the vehicle and finding open containers of alcohol, Mr. Dennis was requested to perform roadside field sobriety tests. Mr. Dennis was placed under arrest for Driving While Impaired and transported to Stanly County Jail. There Mr. Dennis blew a .10 on Intoximeter, .02 higher than North Carolina’s legal limit.
Mr. Corie Stanback, a passenger in Mr. Dennis’ vehicle, was cited for Possessing an Open Container of Alcohol in a vehicle.
New Locust website!
An updated Locust website has been launched with new features and easier to use functionality. Please take a moment to look it over.
Looking for owner of abandoned remains in Midland
On November 22, someone left an urn in the cemetery at Bethel United Methodist Church in Midland. At this time, all efforts to identify the owner of the urn have been fruitless. There are cremains in the urn. We do not know whether the urn was stolen from the family or if a family member placed the urn there for some unknown reason.
If the pictures can be aired, maybe the family will recognize the urn and contact us.
Please have the public call the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 704-920-3000 with any information about this.
Governor Perdue Encourages North Carolinians to Support Local Small Businesses
Nationwide ‘Small Business Saturday’ is November 26th
RALEIGH – Gov. Perdue today proclaimed Saturday, November 26th as “Small Business Saturday” in North Carolina.
“I want to encourage all North Carolinians to support small businesses close to home on this Saturday and every day,” Gov. Perdue said. “Small businesses are the lifeblood of our state’s economic future. They make up 47.9% of all businesses in the state and create two-thirds of all new jobs.”
This event, celebrated nationally, is dedicated to supporting small businesses on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Consumers are encouraged to use the Saturday after Thanksgiving, between “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” – traditionally the busiest shopping days of the year, to shop at small businesses around the state.
The national ‘Small Business Saturday’ movement is an excellent way to contribute to the local economies by patronizing local stores, restaurants, and service providers. The Governor urges consumers shopping this weekend and during the weeks to come to think local and support North Carolina’s small businesses.
Small business success is critical to North Carolina’s and the nation’s overall economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are approximately 28 million small businesses in the United States, which have created 65 percent of new jobs over the past two decades. According to the 3/50 Project, a small business advocacy group, “for every $100 spent in locally-owned, independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll and other expenditures.”
For more information on the state’s small business resources, visit: www.nccommerce.com/smallbusiness
Crime Stoppers Reward
Chief of Police
Crime Stoppers R E W A R D
$1000.
The Stanly County Crime Stoppers is offering a REWARD of up to $1000. for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for acts of Vandalism to area Churches and Other Businesses occurring during the late evening hours of Sunday, November 13 or early morning hours of Monday, November 14, 2011.
Churches and Businesses Were Vandalized By Spray Paint.
Green Memorial Church. 11495 Hwy 138, Norwood. Spray Paint Sign.
Cottonville AME Zion Church. 4814 Plank Rd., Norwood. Spray Paint Church Building and Windows.
Clear Water Baptist Church. 41462 Hwy 740, New London. Spray Paint Sign.
New Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. 40237 Millingport Rd., Richfield. Spray Paint Sign.
Barry Evans McSwain. 39270 Boone Caudle Rd., Norwood. Spray Paint Business Sign.
Morris Automotive. 44847 Hwy 8, New London. Spray Paint Automobile.
Foreman Ranch. 10171 Foreman Ranch Rd., Oakboro. Spray Paint Sign.
Barbee’s Grove Baptist Church. 24786 Barbee’s Grove Rd., Oakboro. Spray Paint Sign.
Faith Baptist Church. 9481 Hwy 138, Oakboro. Spray Paint Outside Walls.
Gleaning Mission Church. 21413 East Eighth St., Oakboro. Spray Paint Sign.
Larry Efird. 17224 Frog Pond Rd., Oakboro. Spray Paint Mail Box.
Lighthouse Baptist Church. 28699 Millingport Rd., Albemarle. Spray Paint Sign.
Individuals with information are asked to contact Stanly County Crime Stoppers at Telephone:
704 982 0711
(This Reward Offer is made at the request of the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office and remains in effect until December 23, 2011)
Election 2011 Results
There will be changes coming with the results of the election last night!
Locust: Scott Efird won as mayor. Larry Baucom was lead vote getter for council – 270 followed by Mike Haigler – 258, MIke Hinson – 230 and Harry Fletcher – 183.
Oakboro: Danny Long as mayor. Chris Huneycutt was lead vote getter – 137 and Rodney Eury – 83.
Stanfield: Jerry Williams was lead vote getter – 42, Larry Sides – 38 and Jason Smith – 29.
Midland: Mike Tallent was lead vote getter – 164 followed by Doug Tucker at 142.