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Going away present Richard Swaringen and the Rev. Mike Lisk sign a banner for longtime South Stanly baseball coach Terry Tucker, who is retiring this year. The school is renaming its baseball field after Tucker. See page B1 for more.
WHAT’S HAPPENING 8 arrested in Hickory house party shootings, more attempted murder charges filed Newton Eight people have now been arrested and charged in connection with last weekend’s shootings at a western North Carolina house party where a barrage of gunfire ended with one person dead and 11 others injured, authorities said. Five defendants made court appearances last Friday. Four of the five were facing one count each of attempted first-degree murder. A judge ordered two of those four to remain in jail without bond. Late Friday, the sheriff’s office announced that 10 additional counts of attempted first-degree murder had been filed against each of the four who already faced one similar count. All four were jailed pending court appearances.
101 dogs living in packed, filthy conditions removed from home Raleigh Dozens of dogs found living in packed, filthy conditions have been removed from a Raleigh home. Animal control officers responding to a complaint in Raleigh discovered 101 dogs crammed in stacked cages or roaming in confined quarters last week. News outlets report the homeowner agreed to relinquish the dogs, along with 21 chickens. The dogs were taken in by eight different shelters and were undergoing medical assessments for matted fur as well as skin and dental issues.
Butterfly House celebrates 20th birthday with party The Albemarle-based children’s advocacy center has serviced close to 4,000 children and their families
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Stanly County Clerk of Court Ginger Efird, left, and Butterfly House executive director Amy Yow share a moment during Friday’s birthday party for the center. of the Butterfly House, said she felt grateful for the people who came by for the party. “I’m so grateful that the
good Lord gave me this task to do while I am here on Earth,” Yow said. “Being a wife and mother was one of the big
East Albemarle Elementary School names new principal “I am incredibly excited and honored to serve as the new principal of East Albemarle Elementary.” East Albemarle Elementary School Principal Kim Dean
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Butterfly House executive director Amy Yow
By Charles Curcio Stanly News Journal THIS PAST Friday, the Butterfly House children’s advocacy center celebrated its 20th year of existence with a birthday celebration at its offices in Albemarle. Around 100 people attended the party to enjoy cake, cookies and fellowship with staff members. The Butterfly House was established in 2005 and serves children from Stanly, Anson, Montgomery and Richmond counties who are possible abuse victims. Amy Yow, executive director
“I’m so grateful that the good Lord gave me this task to do while I am here on Earth. Being a wife and mother was one of the big blessings He gave me, but (the Butterfly House) is definitely a big reason I’m here.”
Kim Dean has 22 years of education experience By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — East Albemarle Elementary School will have a new principal for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year. Stanly County Schools recently announced that Kim Dean will take over East Albemarle Elementary’s top leadership role that was previously held by Judith Taylor, who now serves as the district’s director of elementary education. “Please join us in congrat-
ulating Ms. Kim Dean on her new role,” SCS said in a statement on June 5. “We are thrilled to welcome her back to the East Albemarle family and are confident she will lead with heart, vision, and a commitment to excellence. We are grateful for Ms. Taylor’s leadership and lasting impact on the East Albemarle community, and we look forward to her continued contributions at the district level.” With 22 years of K-6 experience in both public and private education, Dean has also served as a classroom teacher, EC teacher, instructional See PRINCIPAL, page A4
blessings He gave me, but (the Butterfly House) is definitely a big reason I’m here.” Yow, who said it was humbling as well to see all the wellwishers, talked about the origins of the House. “Literally 20 years ago, I started with a folding chair, a folding table and a laptop, and I had no idea what I was doing,” she said. The director said she has worked with some amazing See BUTTERFLLY, page A4