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📅 Friday, July 12, 2025
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Headlines at a Glance
• 🚨 Search Underway for Armed Woman in Oakboro
• 👮♀️ Two Women Charged in Armed Robbery and Assault
• 🚔 Police Chase Ends in DWI Arrest
• 🛠️ SCC Launches Practical Welding Course This August
• 🏗️ Stanly EDC Property Database Tracks 31 Sites
• 🚗 Insurance Rates May Rise Under New State Laws
• 👋 Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Terry Lu
🚨 Search Underway for Armed Woman in Oakboro
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office issued a public safety alert Thursday during an active search in the Oakboro area.
• Location: South Oak Ridge Road near Peachtree Road
• Suspect: White female, 5’6″, blonde hair, wearing an all-white dress
• Believed to be armed and hiding in a wooded area
Authorities advised the public not to approach the suspect and to call 911 with any sightings or suspicious activity. A photo was released, but as of this report, the subject had not yet been apprehended.
👮♀️ Two Women Charged in Armed Robbery and Assault
Two women have been arrested and are facing felony charges:
• Ariel Wall, 34
• Denise Wall, 32
Both are charged with:
• Assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury
• Robbery with a dangerous weapon
They are being held under $75,000 bond each at the Stanly County Detention Center.
🚔 Police Chase Ends in DWI Arrest
Jose Pin, 27, was arrested following a police chase and is facing multiple charges:
• Driving While Impaired
• Flee to Elude
• Reckless Driving with Wanton Disregard
• Failure to Heed Lights or Sirens
• No Operator’s License
• Speeding
He is currently being held at the Stanly County Detention Center.
🛠️ SCC Launches Practical Welding Course This August
Stanly Community College is offering a 70-hour Practical Welding course from August 18 to October 13, held on:
• Mondays & Tuesdays, 5 PM – 10 PM
• At the new Trades Building, Albemarle Campus
• Tuition: $280.50
Students must bring their own safety gear, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and boots.
This entry-level course prepares students for careers in welding, metalworking, and fabrication.
📞 Call 704-991-0123 or email krussell7483@stanly.edu to register.
🏗️ Stanly EDC Property Database Tracks 31 Sites
Stanly EDC intern Ryan Ledbetter (UNC) is developing a searchable property database:
• 31 properties total: 9 sites, 22 buildings
• Sizes range from <10 acres to 100+ acres
• Filterable by size, location, and utility access
Property locations include:
• 15 in Albemarle
• 2 in Badin
• 2 in Norwood
• 1 in New London
• 1 in Locust
The effort aims to streamline site selection for business development in Stanly County.
🚗 Insurance Rates May Rise Under New State Laws
Recent changes to NC insurance laws are likely to impact driver premiums:
• Underinsured motorist coverage now required
• Violation history tracked longer (5–8 years instead of 3)
• Minimum liability coverage raised from $30K/$60K/$25K to $50K/$150K/$25K
While designed for better protection, these changes may mean higher costs, especially for newer drivers and those with past violations.
👋 Sheriff’s Office Welcomes Terry Lu
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of Terry Lu to the agency team. Welcome aboard!
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