November 29

CHARLOTTE – United Way of Greater Charlotte recently announced its 2025 investment of $17.9 million in communities across its four-county footprint – awarding $9 million in grants to 134 organizations working to lift families out of poverty and improve economic mobility.

MORVEN — Recently, T-Mobile announced 25 new recipients of its Hometown Grant, a grant that gives up to $50,000 in funding to jumpstart development projects that stimulate economic growth and foster community unity.

Commissioner Kyle Leary, who is replacing former Commissioner JD Bricken, was sworn in Tuesday

MARLBORO COUNTY — The McColl community is reeling. First, the chief of police resigned, then his officers. Now, the mayor has died while being pursued by Marlboro County Sheriff’s deputies, according to Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee.

WADESBORO — Uptown Wadesboro held its annual Christmas Parade Friday, and despite the freezing temperature, residents still turned out to catch a glimpse of Santa.

November 23

WADESBORO — Chief Brandon Chewning of the Wadesboro Police Department has tendered his resignation, with his last day of duty January 30.