Stanly Community College trustee resigns after online post draws accusations of racism

By: Claire Michal

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 820

Last Updated: 3 days, 17 hours ago

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A member of the Stanly County Community College Board of Trustees said Thursday he has resigned from the board after a controversial Facebook post sparked public uproar and accusations of racism.

Kelly Lowder wrote in a Facebook message to NC Newsline that he decided to resign because the media attention was a distraction to the college and its mission.

“My post had nothing to do with either education or the college and it appears the …

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