📰 Today’s Local News from WSPC 107.3 FM & 1010 AM
Also heard on Magic 103.3 FM
📅 Monday, July 21, 2025
🕙 Your mid-morning briefing from Dave Andrews in the WSPC newsroom
Brought to you by Friendly Chevrolet and Uwharrie Bank
🚦 Locust Eyes Golf Cart & Parking Ordinance Overhaul
Locust Police Chief Jeff Shu is pushing for updated rules on golf carts, scooters, and parking after growing complaints and community confusion.
- Shu told the Locust Town Council that existing ordinances are outdated as the city grows.
- He proposed clarifying rules around registration, sidewalk parking, and new scooter-style vehicles like single-wheel rides.
- A major concern? Cars blocking sidewalks in neighborhoods, forcing kids and families into the street.
- He also mentioned enforcement issues when golf carts cross or travel along state-maintained roads, where only crossings—not travel—are currently allowed.
- Council is expected to weigh in further at its next meeting.
🗣️ “As time goes by, we see things change… we want to clean up the verbiage, clarify enforcement, and revise where needed,” said Chief Shu.
🏫 Stanly County Board of Education Meetings – July 22
Three back-to-back committee meetings are scheduled Tuesday morning:
- 9:30 AM – Personnel Committee
- 8:30 AM – Policy Committee
- 10:00 AM – Curriculum & Instruction Committee
📍 All will be held at the Board of Education Administrative Office.
👮♂️ Fingerprint Services Temporarily Paused
The Stanly County Sheriff’s Office says fingerprinting services are currently down for maintenance.
- If you need urgent service:
- West of Hwy 52? Try Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office.
- East of Hwy 52? Go to Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, available Wed/Thurs, 11 AM–1 PM, 102 E. Spring St. in Troy.
The department will notify residents once service resumes.
🌟 July Hometown Heroes Honored
WSPC proudly celebrated Community Service Hometown Heroes for July:
👤 Taylor Whitley
Former police officer turned ministry leader, co-founder of Faith Alive Ministries, and current Missions & Outreach Pastor at Greater Life Church. Known for:
- Serving widows, orphans, and the brokenhearted both locally and globally
- Sharing hope with the homeless
- Using his videography skills to amplify other ministries’ stories
📷 A life defined by service—with heart, hands, and camera lens.
👷♂️ Richard Sides
Scoutmaster of Troop 202 for decades, guiding generations of local youth.
- Four-time Scoutmaster of the Year
- Recipient of the Silver Beaver Award—Scouting’s top volunteer honor
🏗️ A builder of projects, of people, and of character.
👏 Special thanks to our Hometown Heroes Sponsors:
Platinum – Uwharrie Bank, Stanly Community College
Gold – Pizza Hut, Stanly Tractor, Desco
Silver – Tarheel Auto of Locust, Fiberon, AExcellent Telecommunications, BB Oil, A L Lowder
💬 Got news? Email us: news@1010wspc.com
📻 Catch Dave Andrews weekdays on WSPC for more local updates.