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Sign of thanks Mike Workman, left, and Mike Crutchfield, both with Casco Signs, install a new sign in front of Stanly County Rescue on Wednesday. The company donated the sign to the rescue squad for its new building in Albemarle. Earlier this year, Stanly County Rescue saved Casco owner Kevin Crutchfield’s son Mike and his family when they became stranded on a lake after their boat became disabled during a severe storm.
WHAT’S HAPPENING Charlotte included in list of airports targeted for shutdown flight cuts Airports in Charlotte, Boston, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are among 40 of the busiest across the U.S. where flights will be cut due to the government shutdown. That is according to a list distributed to the airlines and obtained by The Associated Press. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will begin reducing air traffic on Friday to maintain safety as air traffic controllers go unpaid and show signs of strain during the shutdown. The plan is to curtail 10% of flights across the affected airports. Airlines said they will try to minimize the impact on travelers. United Airlines said it will focus the cuts on regional routes that use smaller planes.
Pelosi won’t seek reelection, end her career in U.S. House Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi won’t seek reelection. The announcement Thursday by the California Democrat will bring to a close a storied career that saw her become the first woman to hold that job and arguably the most powerful woman in American politics. Her decision came as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside. Pelosi was an architect of the Affordable Care Act and other landmark policies. The 85-year-old congresswoman relinquished her leadership position three years ago. Former President Barack Obama called her one of the best House speakers ever.
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Stanly school board hears EC department presentation The program is guided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal ALBEMARLE — Megan DePasquale, executive director of Stanly County Schools’ exceptional children department, recently gave the Stanly County Board of Education a program update. At the school board’s meeting Tuesday night, members listened to DePasquale’s presentation as she shared an in-depth update on the program’s operations, staffing and funding. “We want to empower our
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Megan DePasquale, executive director of Stanly County Schools’ exceptional children department, gives a school board presentation Nov. 4. students through individualized education, and we focus on custom support and success
pathways,” DePasquale said. “The highest need is students with learning disabilities, fol-
Norwood City Council approves funding for Revolutionary War mural The mural will be unveiled at the next Arbor Day Festival By Jesse Deal Stanly News Journal NORWOOD — The Norwood Town Council has unanimously approved $1,000 in funding for a mural commemorating the Battle of Colson’s Mill, a Revolutionary War battle that took place in present-day Norwood. Norwood commissioners voted to contribute the funding during an agenda item at
their Monday night meeting. The mural, which will honor a Colonial victory on July 21, 1780, will be unveiled during a countywide celebration as part of Norwood’s annual Arbor Day Festival on April 25, 2026. The artwork will depict a battle where Colonial militia forces led by William Lee Davidson routed a group of British loyalists near the junction of the Rocky and Pee Dee rivers. Local Albemarle artists Jack and Eli Williams, who have painted numerous murals See MURAL, page A8
“This battle is Stanly County’s significant contribution to the Revolutionary War.” Bain Jones, chair of the America 250 N.C. Stanly County Committee
lowed by other health impaired, speech impaired, developmentally delayed and then autism. Those are our five top areas that students are identified in that we serve.” The department, guided by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, serves students from ages 3 to 21 who have disabilities and require special education services. It supports 1,142 students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 594 students with 504 plans across the district. An IEP is a legal document that outlines a student’s specific educational needs, goals and the special services required to help them make progress. A 504 plan provides accommodations See BOARD, page A5