WSPC Local News Update for 10-3-25

October 3, 2025

📰 Today’s Local News from WSPC 107.3 FM & 1010 AM

🕙 Your mid-morning briefing from Dave Andrews in the WSPC newsroom

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A pedestrian was struck and killed in the early morning hours of October 1st at the intersection of Highway 24/27 and Henson Street in Albemarle.
Police say the driver, 19-year-old Paul Burr of Albemarle, fled the scene but was later arrested at his home.
Burr is charged with driving while impaired and felony hit-and-run resulting in death.
The victim’s name has not yet been released as authorities continue efforts to notify family.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Honeycutt at 704-984-9519.

April Coble with Stanly County Schools told the EDC meeting that 11 schools met or exceeded growth goals last year.
Richfield Elementary improved to a “B” rating, while Albemarle High School rose to a “C” — a rating it had not reached in many years.
The district is making a major push to recruit bus drivers, with a job fair set for October 13th.
- A school bus will be on-site for applicants to check out

Dr. John Enamait, president of Stanly Community College, shared several updates with county leaders:

The college recently hosted its first business tour of the new trades facility.
- “It was a vision realized… hopefully the commissioners believe it’s a worthwhile investment, not just for now, but for the future,” said Dr. Enamait.
A dedication ceremony for the new facility is set for Thursday, October 9th at 11:30 AM with public open house tours later that evening.
Enrollment is up nearly 9% this fall, continuing growth from the summer.
The college is expanding apprenticeship programs and offering more community college courses directly on local high school campuses.
Plans are also underway for a new public safety training facility in Locust, currently in the design phase.

South Stanly (4-1) vs. North Rowan (2-3) at a neutral site.
West Stanly (1-4) travels to face Anson County (0-5).
Game of the Week on WSPC 107.3 FM & 1010 AM:
- Albemarle Bulldogs (2-3) vs. North Stanly Comets (5-0, unbeaten)
- Kickoff at 7:00 PM, with pregame at 6:30.
- Wallace Crawford and Larry Gibson will have the call live.

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