Directs vacancies in the office of sheriff in Stanly County to be filled according to GS 162-5, which requires the coroner or chief deputy in the county to perform the sheriff’s duties until the first meeting of the board of county commissioners following the vacancy, during which the board will elect a sheriff. Removes Stanly County from the list of counties following sheriff vacancy procedures in GS 162-5.1 (which includes provision for political party recommendation).