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Bonus day of steam engine caboose rides at NCTM

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012, 4:24pm

Bonus day of steam engine caboose rides at NCTM

SPENCER (Rowan County) - The N.C. Transportation Museum has a bonus weekend of Steam Engine Caboose Train rides Saturday, April 14, as filming for a new television show takes place.

Up in the Air Productions is filming “John and Barney: Have Engine, Will Travel.” The show follows father and son team John and Barney Gramling, owners of the Flagg 75 Coal Engine and the Lehigh Valley #126 Steam Locomotive. They move those engines across the country, giving rides at tourist railroads and museums in 15 states at 18 different railroad museums.

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Amtrak anniversary at North Carolina Transportation Museum

Submitted by David Whisenant

Friday, March 16th, 2012, 3:20pm

SPENCER - As mentioned in a prior story, the Amtrak 40th Anniversary Train is on display at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer this weekend.

On Friday WBTV was given a media preview to shoot some video and a few photographs of the exhibition.

You can enjoy the photos now, and see the video on WBTV News Saturday Morning with Kristen Miranda from 5am to 8 am. The story on television will include comments...

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This Weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, 11:56am

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - One word can describe February weather here in our region: variety.

That word also describes February events here in Stanly County. We have jewelry and bridal shows, a running event, basketball games, and dance competitions.

If you haven’t already checked out the jewelry show From the Heart, at Falling Rivers Gallery, now is the time. The show lasts through Saturday so you can still catch it. It is an event not to be missed with booths and tables filled with one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry designed and made by local artists.

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This Weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012, 12:21pm

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - Romance is the theme for this weekend. Valentine’s Day is Tuesday and Stanly County is in the mood for love.

If you want to send your Valentine unique jewelry, there’s a special show for you to attend where you can choose a one-of-a-kind piece.

If you want to dance and dine the night away, there’s a vineyard waiting for you where you can do just that. And what could be more romantic than a Winter Moonlight Lovers’ Dance?

Begin your romantic weekend with a trip to downtown Albemarle and the Falling Rivers Gallery on West Main Street. The jewelry show and sale is called From the Heart and it’s here you’ll find those one-of-a-kind pieces made by local artisans.

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Albemarle wins N.C. Main Street Program honor

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 12:24pm

ALBEMARLE - Commerce Secretary J. Keith Crisco presented 21 awards to participants in the N.C. Main Street Program last week and the City of Albemarle received a Main Street Champion honor, a release from the Governors office said.

Floyd Eudy with the Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation was named as a 2011 N.C. Main Street Champion.

Main Street Champions are nominated by their local N.C. Main Street programs for the remarkable contributions they have made to the downtown revitalization process in their communities. Thirty-one individuals were honored for their contributions in 2011.

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This Weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, 10:51am

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - Stanly County loves the sporting life and as participants and spectators they find plenty to satisfy that love.

But being the well-rounded folks that they are, they also love cultural events. And they love to share their enthusiasm for both these activities with visitors.

Let’s start with sports participation. We have the Uwharrie Running Club that puts on more running events than anywhere else in the region. The Uwharrie Wheelmen is for all those that share a passion for cycling whether recreational or competitive.

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This Weekend in Stanly County

Submitted by Alison Hill, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 11:48am

STANLY COUNTY (Bridget Huckabee, Stanly County Convention and Visitors Bureau) - There are a variety of activities offered by Stanly County throughout the year.

They include International Horse Trials, wine festivals, tractor pulls, theatrical events, sporting events, and much more. For unique entertainment there’s the hugely popular Badin Road Drive-in Theater and the monthly Oakboro Cruise-in that, in the summer months, includes the one-of-a-kind Burn-out.

Staffed by volunteers, the Cruise-in began in 2004 to help re-vitalize Oakboro’s downtown. It surpassed all expectations and is now the largest event of its kind in North Carolina. It is held on the fourth Friday of every month.

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