Community notices
Short items from Stanly County government and the City of Locust that are easy to miss.
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Locust bulk waste pick-up: Saturday, Oct. 24
The City of Locust has scheduled a bulk waste pick-up for Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The city posted the details as a flyer image, so we can’t reprint the accepted-item list here. Read the flyer on the city’s announcement ↗ or call City Hall at 704-888-5260 before setting anything out. The city’s solid waste page ↗ may also help.
Friday Movie Matinee: Friday, Oct. 23
The county calendar lists a Friday Movie Matinee from 2 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23 in Albemarle. The listing gives no film title or venue beyond Albemarle, so check the calendar entry ↗ or call the county before heading out.
Veterans Club breakfast: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Veterans are invited to a hot breakfast and fellowship on the last Tuesday of every month. October’s gathering is Oct. 27 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Albemarle. See the county calendar entry ↗ for location details, and our county services guide for other county offices and resources.
Request for qualifications: dental clinic expansion
On Sept. 16, Stanly County posted an RFQ for a dental clinic expansion to its news feed. The notice is a scanned PDF and the feed gives no summary, so we haven’t been able to confirm the scope or deadline. Firms interested in responding should read the RFQ document ↗ and contact the county directly.
