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ACAS intakes remain limited amid renovation delays

ANSON COUNTY — Friends of Anson County Animal Shelter (501c3 nonprofit) is reaching out to our community at this time in order to demonstrate transparency in our practices and policies, and in turn, any temporary changes to those practices. We are aware that there are concerns currently with our ability to intake animals.

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ACAS intakes remain limited amid renovation delays

ANSON COUNTY — Friends of Anson County Animal Shelter (501c3 nonprofit) is reaching out to our community at this time in order to demonstrate transparency in our practices and policies, and in turn, any temporary changes to those practices. We are aware that there are concerns currently with our ability to intake animals.

Are you aware in January?

January is a month known for new beginnings, joyous celebrations, and bringing awareness to many issues such as National Mentoring Month, National Blood Donor Month, Cervical Health Awareness, Mental Wellness, Poverty Awareness, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention, and Stalking Awareness Month.

Anson Co. man sentenced to 88 years for sex crimes

MONROE — An Anson County man was convicted by a jury on Jan. 16 of a series of sexual offenses, including statutory rape and incest.

Anson JROTC shines

WADESBORO – The Anson High School JROTC program is quietly making a meaningful impact on both its students and the wider community, emphasizing leadership, service, and personal growth while meeting cadets where they are.

Planting for winter

RICHMOND COUNTY — Fight the winter gloomies with bold and showy landscapes! Whether it is dormant trees and grasses, the fallen leaves of greener days, or bare spots where tender perennials once grew, many of our winter landscapes lack color and excitement. To add interest to your plantings, consider plants with unique winter characteristics such as bright colors, interesting textures and forms, evergreen foliage, persistent berries and seedheads. And definitely don’t forget to add art! Garden art adds personality and structure while enhancing surrounding plants.

January: More than just the beginning of the new year

January is more than just a month of frigid temperatures and potential snow days. A month named after the Roman god Janus, January literally represents new beginnings and is therefore a fitting name for the month that kicks off every new year.

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