Located in scenic Stanly County, the medical center is only 42 miles from the financial hub of Charlotte. With 10,000 acres of lakes and 175 miles of shoreline, Stanly County has been named one of the country's top 10 undiscovered lake areas by Vacation Magazine. The Uwharrie National Forest, with some 46,000 acres, contains some of the oldest mountains in North America and is adjacent to a growing and magnificent lake/golf community.
Professional sports in nearby Charlotte include the NFL Carolina Panthers and the NBA Charlotte Bobcats. Hundreds of thousands of people each year also take advantage of world-famous NASCAR racing at speedways located in nearby Concord and Rockingham. The beautiful North and South Carolina coasts are just three hours away, as are the beautiful vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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A treasure yet to be discovered. A diamond in the rough.
Those are phrases you'll hear when you visit Stanly Regional Medical Center, located in Albemarle, North Carolina. Steeped in tradition and history, Stanly County is dedicated to maintaining a strong, family-focused community, while fostering a vision of growth and development for the future.
Nestled in the lower foothills of North Carolina, Stanly County is a place filled with the beauty of nature. The rolling countryside is the first thing that catches your eye as you leave the fast-paced city behind you. Quaint downtowns featuring antique shops, old-fashioned diners and historic full-service restaurants appeal to both young and old.
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Recreational opportunities abound, including numerous city parks, Morrow Mountain State Park, the Uwharrie National Forest and 10,000 acres of lakes. Greenways and hiking trails offer plenty for the outdoor enthusiast, along with boating, golfing, hunting, fishing and biking.
No wonder Vacation Magazine fell in love with the area.
A variety of neighborhoods—old and new—offer beautiful, affordable housing for almost any taste. Large parcels of land are also available for those looking for solitude after a long day of work.
Education is a priority in this population of nearly 56,000. You’ll find new facilities, more accountability and a focus on preparing youth for the future in the 21 schools located throughout the county.
Stanly County’s business history is based in textiles and manufacturing. The county is economically stable and strategically marketing itself for new opportunities on the horizon.
Community events are vital to the enrichment of life in Stanly County. Weekend festivals, health care fun runs and walks, Y-Day in the park, the county fair, local theater productions, and community concerts are just some of the many cultural, recreational and educational opportunities available for citizens to enjoy.
You’ll find plenty of unique shops and boutiques in addition to numerous regional department stores and national chains to satisfy your shopping needs.
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