ANSON COUNTY — In the beginning of March, Tammy Newell with Uptown Wadesboro addressed the Anson County Board of Commissioners to request assistance in paying for the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Following a small discussion and two votes by the board on the issue that spanned both March commissioner meetings, commissioners ultimately voted to assist with Uptown Wadesboro’s financial needs for the event.

A woman who rarely receives praise, though her disobedience was for an understandable reason and ultimately provided the vehicle God chose to use to save the Jewish people from destruction, is Queen Vashti of ancient Persia or modern day Iran.

Many of us have seen the movie franchise Pirates of the Caribbean, though few probably realize the character of Mistress Chen represents the greatest pirate of all time; Zhen Yi Sao, or Ching Shih as she was known at birth.

ANSON COUNTY — In the beginning of March, Tammy Newell with Uptown Wadesboro addressed the Anson County Board of Commissioners to request assistance in paying for the town’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Following a small discussion and two votes by the board on the issue that spanned both March commissioner meetings, commissioners ultimately voted to assist with Uptown Wadesboro’s financial needs for the event.

ANSON COUNTY — Tasked by the board and by resident request, County Attorney Scott Forbes looked into the progress of the long awaited Barnyard Peachland Flea Market, set to open sometime on Faulkner Road in the Burnsville-Peachland area. He provided the board with an update on his findings March 18.

ANSON — Clover Crawl 2025 was a huge hit! Held on Friday, March 14th at Flake Haven, it was our first time at the new venue, and over 150 people showed up to show their support. We raised over $10,000 for Anson County 4-H and 4-H Youth Promise! Since the county 4-H programs are funded solely by non-traditional sources, this money will go a long way in supporting summer camps, school programs, Back Pack Buddies, after-school activities, and more. A big thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and volunteered—you made it happen!

ANSON COUNTY— Anson County 4-H hosted its annual 4-H Achievement Night and Volunteer Leaders Appreciation celebration on March 5 to honor the accomplishments of 4-H members and the dedication of volunteers.

Below are the third nine-weeks honor roll students at Jesus Is Lord Christian School: