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WHAT’S HAPPENING Trump says Space Command to move from Colorado to Alabama U.S. Space Command will be located in Huntsville, Alabama, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday afternoon, reversing a Bidenera decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado. Alabama and Colorado have long battled to claim Space Command because it has significant implications for the local economy. The site also has been a political prize, with elected officials from both states asserting theirs as the better location.
Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo. The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department “as soon as practicable.”
Giuliani leaves hospital after being injured in N.H. car crash Rudy Giuliani has been released from the hospital after being injured in a car crash in New Hampshire. A spokesman said that Giuliani is progressing well. The former New York City mayor was injured Saturday when his vehicle was struck from behind on a highway by another car. He suffered a fractured vertebra and other injuries.
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Dancing With the Stars charity fundraiser returns The event has raised over $1.2 million since 2012 By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — For the 13th time, Stanly County’s annual Dancing With the Stars event will soon light up the stage, pairing together community volunteers in support of a local charity. The upcoming fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Since its debut in 2012, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for the Butterfly House Children’s Advocacy Center, a program of Atrium Health Stanly. Donors in 2024 generated approximately $129,993 to support the work of the Butterfly House. The center provides a safe,
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Participants hold up the total fundraising amount following a previous Stanly County Dancing With the Stars event. child-friendly setting for the investigation of suspected abuse while coordinating advocacy services, forensic interviews and medical examinations. “Our community has made an incredible investment in the approximately 200 children that are served each year by the Butterfly House,” event
presenter Stanly Health Foundation said in a statement. “These dollars will ensure they receive the highest level of care possible close to home in a safe environment.” Designed to follow the format of the national television show, Stanly County Dancing With the Stars brings together
Meth trafficking charges filed against man after Albemarle traffic stop A prior federal offender faces multiple drug charges By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — An Albemarle traffic stop last week led to a methamphetamine bust and the arrest of a man already on federal probation. On Aug. 26, deputies with the Stanly County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Douglas Wayne Mauldin in Albemarle. Investigators said Mauldin, a prior federal offender currently on
probation, was found in possession of more than 44 grams of methamphetamine. “The responsible actions of the investigators not only removed dangerous substances from our streets but also helped enhance community safety,” the SCSO said in a release. Mauldin, 55, was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, two counts of trafficking in methamphetamine, maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for controlled
“We will continue to work diligently to combat drug distribution, and we encourage residents to report any suspicious activities.”
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Sheriff Jeff Crisco
local participants to perform choreographed routines across a variety of styles as contestants vie for top honors and viewer votes. Over the years, the fundraiser has become one of the county’s signature events. All proceeds stay local, supporting the Butterfly House’s work with law enforcement, child welfare professionals and medical teams to help children and families navigate difficult circumstances. This year’s competition will feature 10 dance teams made up of 20 total participants. Team B&B pairs mortgage specialist and baseball coach Brittany Begert with Bren Hipp, a health care professional returning after completing his master’s degree in nursing. Team Dirt Road Dancers features anesthesia professional Lorie Lisenby alongside educator and real estate agent Josh Smith. Team Double Trouble will pair husband-and-wife duo Dr. Mindy Turner, a pediatric dentist and Stanly Health Foundation board member, and Trent Turner, a technical services manager at Charlotte Pipe. Team Let’s Go Girls is made up See CHARITY, page A5