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Commissioner Ellerbe: “Show me the accounts”

ANSON COUNTY — In a County Commissioner meeting earlier this month, Finance Director Holly Berry informed commissioners the county was down roughly $14 million in a twelve-month period. During the same meeting, DHHS Department Head Brian Ellerby alerted the board to an unfolding crisis within his department: the much-needed unfreezing of one position and a salary increase for another who has been performing multiple roles outside of what is required by their job description.

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Commissioner Ellerbe: “Show me the accounts”

ANSON COUNTY — In a County Commissioner meeting earlier this month, Finance Director Holly Berry informed commissioners the county was down roughly $14 million in a twelve-month period. During the same meeting, DHHS Department Head Brian Ellerby alerted the board to an unfolding crisis within his department: the much-needed unfreezing of one position and a salary increase for another who has been performing multiple roles outside of what is required by their job description.

Back-to-School fun in Morven

ANSON COUNTY — Around the county Saturday several back-to-school events were held to kick the school year off right for both students and parents.

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Like a lot of you, when I’m bored I like to check out social media and see what’s going on in the world.

Anson County is where history thrives

ANSON COUNTY — Founded in 1750, Anson County is full of historical places, including homes, farms, and well-kept graveyards honoring the people and families who not only called Anson home, but also made it a place future generations to proudly call home as well.

New hires needed to keep animal shelter running

ANSON COUNTY — President of Friends of the Anson County Animal Shelter, a non-profit organization, Christine Morton, updated the board of commissioners earlier this month on the animal shelter. Morton is also a member of the newly formed Animal Control Advisory Board.

New low cost gym coming to Wadesboro

ANSON COUNTY — “Anson is a low income/crime area and this gym will be a major change for Anson County,” says owner Shannon Spencer Pickett about her new low cost gym located at 120 West Wade Street in Wadesboro.

Local couple bakes pure business magic in the kitchen

ANSON COUNTY — Carlton and Erica Reid moved to Anson County from Detroit, Michigan in 2022 and immediately set about putting their God-given talents in the kitchen to good use, when they opened their own side business of home-made treats called Simple Sweets by EVR.

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