ANSON COUNTY — With prisoner rehabilitation on his mind, Executive Directive of Safer Communities Ministries Daryl Oliver addressed Anson County Commissioners Tuesday night to introduce Safer Communities to both the Board and the greater Anson County area.

ANSON — At Tuesday’s Commissioner’s meeting, Anson County Planning Director Nick Addison explained he was tasked by several of the commissioners with finding out about some of the county’ surplus properties and what steps, if any, that can be taken to make them viable, profitable properties for the community again. Following his presentation, the Board voted to sell the old EMS Department and Water Department properties.

WADESBORO — Healthcare and community vibes were in the air this Saturday at Tasha Coleman’s annual Son’s Need Their Father’s health fair, held in honor of her brother JC.

The Easter holiday season is one of the holiest in Christianity. This year, the season will begin later than unusual, with Palm Sunday on April 13 and Easter on April 20.

ANSON COUNTY — Anson County Sheriff Scott Howell and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff’s Office are proud to recognize and celebrate the dedication and hard work of our telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed this year from April 13 to 19. This annual event honors the vital contributions of emergency dispatchers who serve as the critical link between the community and emergency services.

MORVEN – HOLLA! proudly commences its 20th Anniversary with the 9th Annual ‘Our Giving Tree’ HOLLA! 5K and Afternoon Literary Escape Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 229 East Main Street, Morven, NC. This signature event brings together fitness, storytelling, and purpose, raising vital support for HOLLA!’s ongoing literacy and youth development programs.

WADESBORO ─ It was a battle of opposing statements Monday night at Wadesboro’s packed town council meeting where Interim Wadesboro Police Chief Jason Eschert faced off against former K-9 Blitz owner, Josh Harrington, over the K-9 officer’s past training and service history.

ANSON COUNTY — When it comes to performing one’s civic duty, native Ansonian Mitchell Huntley has been quietly working to accomplish many goals he has for the county — including bringing back beloved softball team, the Lady A’s.