Stanly County

A heat advisory is active on Thursday for nearly every county in the Charlotte region due to dangerously high temperatures. Weather officials warn that the heat index could reach 105 degrees, cautioning residents about potential heat-related illnesses. People are urged to stay hydrated and seek air conditioning during extended outdoor time.

Stanly County Commissioner Trent Hatley faces potential ethics investigation after being accused of contacting a judge in a civil case involving Erin Beth Pinkston. Pinkston claimed the judge recused himself due to perceived coercion, and commissioners attempted but failed to censure Hatley. Financial proposals for an external ethics investigation are now under consideration.

A flash flood warning and flood advisory were issued for Stanly County, North Carolina, from 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, with 2-4 inches of rain already fallen and 1-2 inches expected. The National Weather Service and WBTV provided updates and resources for tracking the storm.

A bus driver was killed in a Stanly County head-on crash caused by road debris from a vehicle driven by Dustin Kendall, who was later charged with failure to secure load and expired registration. The collision occurred on Highway 52 in Albemarle, resulting in the death of bus driver Stella Dase and serious injuries to the Jeep driver.

Highway 52 in Albemarle, Stanly County, was closed in both directions following a serious crash near West Oakwood Avenue and Ash Street just before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. Authorities from Stanly County Emergency Services and the Albemarle Police Department are handling the incident, with no estimated reopening time and drivers advised to avoid the area. Channel 9 is seeking more details as the situation develops.

Both directions of Highway 52 are closed due to a serious crash, according to Stanly County Emergency Services.

An elderly man reported missing in Stanly County, North Carolina, has been located and is receiving treatment. A Silver Alert was issued for Gary Dale Jordan, 78, who was believed to be suffering from cognitive impairment.

Flood advisories were active in several North Carolina counties in the Charlotte region on July 23 due to heavy rainfall, with potential for significant flooding if additional rain fell. The National Weather Service issued advisories and flood watches for multiple counties, including Mecklenburg and Union, with some areas already receiving up to 3 inches of rain.

Five teens were charged with murder months after a deadly shooting in Stanly County on March 25. A viral video allegedly shows a toddler left alone in a Tesla in a Charlotte parking garage, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools awaits an update on its superintendent, who was placed on temporary leave on June 17.

Five teens, including 18-year-old Yasir Davidson and four unidentified minors, were charged with first-degree murder and attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon in the death of 23-year-old Rickasia Liles following a shooting in Albemarle, Stanly County. The incident occurred on March 25, and no bond was set for the accused.

A 23-year-old woman was shot and killed in Stanly County on March 25. Five individuals, including an 18-year-old and four minors, were charged with first-degree murder and related offenses in connection with her death. All five received no bond.

A flood watch was issued for multiple counties in the Charlotte region starting July 22, with heavy rains expected through Thursday evening. Counties under the watch include Anson, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Richmond, Rowan, and Stanly. The watch will expire Thursday evening for most areas but remain through Friday morning for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties.

On July 19, 2026, the Charlotte region faced dangerous heat and severe storms, with active weather alerts including a severe thunderstorm watch for Anson, Richmond, and Stanly counties. A heat advisory for Anson and Richmond counties expired at 8:00 p.m. High temperatures and potential severe storms with damaging winds were highlighted.

On July 18, 2026, the Charlotte region experienced dangerous heat and severe storms, prompting active and expired weather alerts including thunderstorm warnings and heat advisories for multiple counties. High temperatures led to 40 heat-related illness cases near Bank of America Stadium during concerts.

Jaelen McCormick, a 20-year-old from Stanly County, was shot and killed in the parking lot of a University City dance party while helping a friend film the event. He will be buried on Wednesday and is remembered as someone who often assisted others. No arrests have been made in the case.

Severe storms prompted thunderstorm warnings for several counties in the Charlotte region on July 10, 2026, with active alerts until 4:45 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. in specific areas. Additional storms and potential flooding are expected through the weekend as a cold front moves through the Carolinas.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for several Charlotte-area counties on July 10, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail expected. The warnings, effective from 3 p.m., expire between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for different counties including Rowan, Anson, and Mecklenburg.

Heat advisories were issued for most Charlotte-area counties, effective July 3 at noon, with some extending through July 4. Heat index values could reach 105-108°F, posing risks of heat-related illness.

Heat advisories were issued for nearly all Charlotte-region counties, effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, until 8 p.m. Weather officials warn of heat index values reaching 105-108°F, risking heat-related illnesses.

A small plane crashed near a scrap yard in Lancaster, South Carolina, early Thursday morning. The Beechcraft airplane, owned by Pressley Aviation LLC, was flying from Laredo, Texas, at the time of the crash. Authorities are investigating the cause, and details about injuries or the pilot remain unclear.