Badin
Lou Donaldson collection grows in Badin
An estate donation is adding Lou Donaldson memorabilia to Badin Historic Museum's collection. A new exhibit is planned; check with the museum for opening details.
Details →Wednesday, October 21
Today on Lake Tillery
A comfortable lake day
Weather observed 2:35 PMClear · 72°; wind 7 mph. Forecast: Sunny; steady wind up to 5 mph, with gusts up to 9 mph.
Temperature72°Observed 2:35 PM
Observed windN 7 mphWeather observation2:35 PM · KVUJ
Precipitation0%Highest chance, next 6 hours
Sunset6:37 PMEastern time
Lake level0.7 ft below full pondObserved 1:00 PMView history Water temperatureBelow Tillery Dam74.1°FObserved 2:45 PMMeasured below Tillery Dam; not lake-wide surface temperature.View history Next 12 hours
Detailed weather →Issued Oct 21, 3:12 PM EDT
Air temperature
Forecast 46–71°F; 71°F at 3 PM, 46°F at 2 AM.
Sunset Night
71°F Sunny
0%N 5 mphGusts 9 mphUse left and right arrow keys to choose an hour, Home for the first or End for the last. Tap the chart or choose an hourly card. Times are Eastern; the selected detail includes EDT or EST. Shading marks calculated sunset to sunrise. Dotted guides span missing hours only.
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Stanly County / Albemarle
Holiday greenery preorders support Stanly 4-H
Stanly 4-H is taking holiday greenery preorders through November 13. The announcement lists poinsettias, wreaths and handmade bows, with pickup November 24 at the Agri-Civic Center in Albemarle.
Details →Albemarle
An afternoon of orchestral music in Albemarle
A November 1 afternoon concert brings the Charlotte Symphony to Albemarle with works by Beethoven, Brahms, Schubert and Aaron Copland. Check the event details for the 4 PM start, early door opening and ticket arrangements.
Details →Did You Know?
NC State Parks highlights bald-eagle sightings from Lake Tillery as one of Morrow Mountain’s notable wildlife experiences.
Business Spotlight
Stony Mountain VineyardsVineyard rows, wooded hills and an Albemarle tasting room on Mountain Ridge Road. Check the place guide before planning your visit.
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Photo of the Week
October skies over Lake Tillery.
Explore Lake Tillery, NC
Start with today's weather and lake readings, then choose a public ramp, a meal or a ready-made day around Lake Tillery. The reservoir lies on the Pee Dee River in North Carolina's Uwharrie Lakes region, between Stanly County to the west and Montgomery County to the east.
Spend time on the water or ashore at Morrow Mountain, nearby towns and indoor stops. The lake guide helps compare access areas, towns and the drive between them before you settle on an outing.