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Comprehensive News Feed for Oakboro, NC.

Results 1 - 20 of 42 in Oakboro, NC

  1. Charlotte-Area Police Officer Suspended, Investigated

    Tuesday Aug 12 | Charlotte Channel 9

    The small town of Oakboro, NC in Stanly County was buzzing Tuesday night with the news that one of the town's 12 officers is under investigation by the State Bureau of Investigation for allegations of ... 1 comment

    Related Topix: Stanly County, NC

  2. Man charged with assaulting granddaughter may get off with misdemeanors

    Monday Aug 11 | Salisbury Post

    ... did not return a phone call from the Post Monday. The girl's father said his family lived next door to his father in Oakboro at the time of the alleged assault, and he was close to his father, the girl's grandfather, at the time. Then, without ...

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    Related Topix: New London, NC, Rowan County, NC, Stanly County, NC

  3. Sandy Springs: Ed Owen, athlete blazed a trail in wheelchair basketballRead the original story

    Saturday Aug 9 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... wheelchair basketball player of all time by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. His brother, Bob Owen of Oakboro, N.C., only recently became aware of the honor. "I didn't even know about it until we started to go through his stuff ...

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  4. Concord teen dies in moped accident

    Wednesday Jul 23 | The Charlotte Observer

    ... of the truck, according to Concord Police. The driver of the pickup truck, Adam Tyler Morton, 20, of Claw Road in Oakboro, and his passenger, David Martin Clontz, 20, of Honeycutt Drive SE, Concord, were not injured. No charges have been filed, but ...

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  5. Speedway mogul thinks one way: BigRead the original story

    Jun 25, 2008 | Lexington Herald-Leader

    ... one of the richest people in America, but that it just happened by taking one little step after another. From tiny Oakboro, N.C - it's "nowhere," according to Smith - to No. 317 on the latest Forbes 400 list with an estimated net worth of $1.5 ...

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  6. Smith only thinks bigRead the original story

    Jun 21, 2008 | The Gleaner

    ... one of the richest people in America, but that it just happened by taking one little step after another. From tiny Oakboro, N.C -- it's "nowhere," according to Smith -- to No. 317 on the latest Forbes 400 list with an estimated net worth of $1.5 ...

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  7. Nccu Softball Signs Five Student-AthletesRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2008 | CSTV.com

    ... such an asset for us on the defensive side of the ball." Anisha Smith, a pitcher out of West Stanly High School in Oakboro, N.C., received All-Conference Honorable Mention during her tenure. "Anisha is our `diamond in the rough,'" said Charlton. ...

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  8. 4Read the original story

    Jun 15, 2008 | Salisbury Post

    ... it in the wind to test how she should vote on issues. I am proud to call Elizabeth Dole my senator. - Pam Barringer Oakboro Mail didn't go through Is it safe to use the U.S. mail service? My son called from Florida with car trouble, so I crammed ...

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    Related Topix: Social Security, Personal Finance, Retirement, US News, Opinion

  9. Smith drives motorsports with spiritRead the original story

    Jun 17, 2008 | The Courier-Journal

    ... most influential men in auto racing -- that it just happened by taking one little step after another. From tiny Oakboro, N.C. -- it's 'nowhere,' Smith said -- to tied for 317th on Forbes' list of the 400 richest Americans, with an estimated ...

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  10. Opinion - Letters to the editor - SundayRead the original story

    Jun 13, 2008 | Salisbury Post

    ... it in the wind to test how she should vote on issues. I am proud to call Elizabeth Dole my senator. - Pam Barringer Oakboro

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Elizabeth Dole, US News, US Senate, Republican, Salisbury, NC, Opinion

  11. Smith thinks one way: BigRead the original story

    Jun 14, 2008 | The Cincinnati Enquirer

    ... one of the richest people in America, but that it just happened by taking one little step after another. From tiny Oakboro, N.C - it's 'nowhere,' according to Smith - to No. 317 on the latest Forbes 400 list with an estimated net worth of $1.5 ...

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  12. Police find vehicle sought in killingRead the original story

    Jun 11, 2008 | News Observer

    ... sought in the death Shaw University student Corinnie Broadway, 21, was still at large, officials said. Broadway of Oakboro was found shot to death Saturday afternoon in her apartment on Larson Drive. The vehicle, a white 1995 Lexus GS 300 with North ...

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    Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro

  13. Police investigating woman's death

    Jun 10, 2008 | News Observer

    ... warrant in the death of Corinnie D. Broadway. Police are also investigating reports that Broadway, a native of Oakboro, a hamlet about 35 miles east of Charlotte, was pregnant at the time of her death. Broadway was found inside her apartment at ...

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    Related Topix: Raleigh, NC, Raleigh Metro, Broadway, NC

  14. Brooks, Robert Harrison "Bob"Read the original story

    Jun 5, 2008 | News & Record Syndication Feed

    ... evening at Edwards Funeral Home. Rheumell and Clara would like to extend their sincerest thanks to Cathy Hinson, Oakboro Medical and Hospice of Stanly County for helping ensure that Mr. Brooks could remain at home with them until his passing into ...

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  15. Schmiege named national honor student

    May 28, 2008 | Sedalia Democrat

    Grace Schmiege, of Oakboro, N.C., has been named a United States National Honor Student award winner by the United States Achievement Academy.

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  16. You have to like Smith's track recordRead the original story

    May 23, 2008 | The Courier-Journal

    ... Inc. bought Kentucky Speedway in Sparta. Let me tell you a little something about Smith, an 80-year-old native of Oakboro, N.C. Forbes ranks him as America's 317th-wealthiest man, with a net worth of $1.5 billion. He has a fleet of four jets to fly ...

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  17. Book notesRead the original story

    May 18, 2008 | Asheville Citizen-Times

    ... North Carolina counties into 16 self-directed driving trails. Listings range from the Big Lick Bluegrass Festival in Oakboro to the Wine & Words bookstore/wine/gourmet shop in Belhaven.

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  18. NW Cabarrus hires Williams as new coachRead the original story

    May 16, 2008 | IHigh

    ... d of a 40-minute drive." For the last six years, Williams has been head football coach at West Stanly High School in Oakboro. To read this entire article, click here!

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  19. Widow of fallen officer talks about her husband's life at Police Week ceremony

    May 10, 2008 | WCNC-TV Charlotte

    ... held to honor three local police officers who have paid the ultimate price. Those three: Locust Officer Ray Kennedy, Oakboro Officer Damon Smith and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Jeff Shelton. Shelton's widow, Jennifer, spoke at that service. ...

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  20. the Skinny on Free Stuff Olivia Fortson

    Mar 27, 2008 |

    TODAY EVENT | Hundreds of cars -- antique, classic and hot rods -- roll into downtown Oakboro during its Cruise-In. Stick around for its famous burn out at 9:30 p.m., when some drivers spin their tires ...

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