WSPC Local News Update for 9-15-25

September 15, 2025

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Monday, September 15, 2025

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🏛️ Albemarle City Council Meets Tonight

The Albemarle City Council meets this evening at 6:30 PM for their regular monthly meeting.

A proclamation for Constitution Week will be considered.
Albemarle High School Principal Beverly Pennington will share a report on state test results.
Department reports are also scheduled.

🏫 Joint Meeting Planned on Schools Grant

The Stanly County Board of Education and the Stanly County Commissioners will meet jointly on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 PM.

Location: Jean McIntyre Room, 1000 North First Street, Albemarle
Purpose: To discuss the NC Department of Instruction needs-based grant application.

💰 Wastewater Project Budget Concerns

At its last meeting, Albemarle City Council amended the Long Creek Treatment Plant Rehabilitation Project budget, raising concerns over rising costs.

Councilman Chris Bramlett expressed frustration: “We had a project that was $997,000, and then all of a sudden it’s gone to $3 million 173. Don’t we ever do anything within budget?”
City finance staff explained that the increases cover engineering, design, and construction management costs, with funding approved by the state.
Permits for construction are under review, with a 6–8 month approval period expected.

Mayor Ronnie Michael also addressed the need for the amendments, citing state consent orders for wastewater compliance.

🔧 Boiler Repairs Approved at Badin Elementary

The Stanly County School Board approved a $50,000 boiler repair project at Badin Elementary School.

Southern Mechanical Services was awarded the bid at $50,334, the lowest of three submitted.
Facilities director explained this covers repairs only, not a full replacement, which would be significantly more costly.

👮 Albemarle Welcomes New Police Officer

The Albemarle Police Department has sworn in Officer Moore, a graduate of the Basic Law Enforcement Training program at Stanly Community College.

Swearing-in ceremony was held at police headquarters with family, friends, and fellow officers present.
Residents are encouraged to welcome Officer Moore when they see him around town.

🏈 High School Football – Precision Mechanical Scoreboard

This week’s football recap:

West Stanly Colts traveled to face Central Eagles, falling 35–14.
South Stanly, Albemarle, and North Stanly all had bye weeks.

Scoreboard update brought to you by Precision Mechanical, Fast Stop, and Bait on 8.

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