ANSON — In early November, Commissioners received an update from Cyril Prabhu on the progress of the 5 & 2 Trade School, a newly formed education home for young adults who have an incarcerated parent, where they can live and receive an education on the grounds of the school.

ANSONVILLE — When Ansonville Mayor and CEO of Caraway Business and Learning Center, Angela Tina Caraway, was first awarded Duke Energy’s $25,000 Small Business Support Grant by Duke Energy District Manager Emily Turner back in July, she did not know which nine area businesses would be chosen to receive a $2,500 portion of the grant money.

October 26

ANSON — Over the summer, Toni Rorie launched a new career and business called Spin Art By Toni. Since its start, the budding local artist has already filled and shipped out-of-state orders and is taking Christmas requests now for the upcoming holiday season.

October 19

WADESBORO — The Ebony Dragons Martial Arts Academy School of Karate hosted their 11th “Enter The Dragons Championship Tournament” on Oct. 5, at Wadesboro Middle School. All the students did an outstanding job in representing their rightful belt color.

POLKTON — BRLC is hosting author and publisher Mary H. Jordan’s Book Signing November 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center. During the event, Jordan, who is local to the Polkton area, will be sharing information about two of her most recent published works; Frankie, Freddie & Molly, which is an interactive Coloring Book, and Life Comes In Bits & Pieces. Proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Burnsville R & L Center future Historical Museum.

ANSON — The Anson County Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Anson Oversight Committee recently announced recruitment is underway for the Leadership Anson Class of 2025.