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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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🌆 New Role in Downtown Albemarle
Hartsel named Administrative & Events Coordinator
- Louisa Jane Hartsell has joined Albemarle Downtown as the new Administrative and Events Coordinator.
- Born and raised on Main Street in Albemarle, Hartsell brings over 20 years of experience in event planning, community relations, and business leadership.
- She also owns Hart Soul Funeral Homes and works with Proximity to Humanity, a nonprofit supporting communities in crisis.
đź“Ś Community involvement:
- Founder and director of Rotary’s Race to Remember 5K for Alzheimer’s, raising over $40,000.
- Board member with the Stanly Chamber of Commerce and Cabarrus Arts Council.
- Past volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, the Butterfly House, and Stanly County Chamber.
- Honored as a Hometown Hero at a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game.
💬 Hartsell says she’s excited to bring her “energy, creativity, and deep love of her hometown” to downtown Albemarle.
🏫 School Board Work Session Scheduled
The Stanly County Board of Education will meet for a work session Friday, August 22 at 9:00 AM in the Dennis Community Room at Stanly Community College.
- The meeting will include both open and closed sessions, covering personnel matters and real estate acquisition.
đźšś Big Turnout for Ag Day
A strong crowd came out Saturday for Ag Day at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center’s Livestock Arena.
- Families enjoyed livestock shows, farm equipment displays, food trucks, and demonstrations.
- Director Chris Lambert said the turnout was one of the largest in years.
💬 “We’ve had a great turnout… one of the largest attendance numbers for the livestock show. It’s just been a really good day.” — Chris Lambert
âš˝ United Way Partnership with NC Courage
United Way of Stanly County took part in a special partnership celebration during Saturday’s North Carolina Courage soccer match.
- A $20,000 check was presented to support disaster recovery efforts in Western NC.
- The partnership will boost statewide fundraising, promote volunteerism, and connect fans with meaningful causes.
💬 “The Courage community is the heart of everything we do. We’re honored to partner with United Way to support the incredible work they’re doing across the state.” — Francie Godde, NC Courage President
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