ANSON COUNTY — The prairie is alive with music, romance, and rivalry as Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved classic Oklahoma! gallops onto the stage at the Ansonia Theatre, March 6–15. Under the direction of Tommy Wooten, with Zach Jones as Music Director and Gina Clarke as choreographer, this vibrant production unites an exceptionally talented cast representing five different counties, showcasing the remarkable depth of regional performers and community pride.
NORTH CAROLINA — When one of Adam Burkhammer’s foster children struggled with hyperactivity, the West Virginia legislator and his wife decided to alter their diet and remove any foods that contained synthetic dyes.
WADESBORO — On January 19, 2026, three juvenile females left the Cornerstone Treatment Facility located in Wadesboro, North Carolina, without authorization, according to Wadesboro Police. Due to the circumstances surrounding their departure and concerns for their safety, an investigation was immediately initiated, they said.
ANSON COUNTY — Many valuable services provided by this charitable organization continues to bring smiles, hearts of joy and confidence to children and adults. Children are expanding to higher levels of education, adults continue to rise to greater levels of digital skills as well as employment securities. Health care information is included during the aerobics classes which is offered three times weekly. Emergency Food is open every Wednesday and food is distributed weekly to families that qualify.
ANSON COUNTY — The Poplar Spring Historical Cemetery was established in the early 1800s. It was recognized as a historical site on April 3, 2020 by the North Carolina Office of Archaeology in Raleigh. The site number is 31AN242 Cemetery.
ANSON COUNTY — During the Christmas holidays former students of BRLC reunited. These young people were once children that attended the afterschool program. Nathan Sikes help in administration and arts. They each attended The Summer Fun Camp and other programs offered them during the summer months of past years. The coming together again at BRLC gave them time to enjoy listening and hearing how they each had grown in their own life.
ANSON COUNTY — North Carolina will have $213 million in federal funds to spend this year to improve rural health care, and will be eligible for more money each year over the next four years.
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.
