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One man’s fight to bring addiction awareness to Anson

WADESBORO — Seeing a need in his community, William Short began holding Community Awareness and Addiction Recovery meetings the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the little white AA building on Country Club Road.

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Rash of shootings keeps Wadesboro alert

WADESBORO — Two shootings in as many days, coupled with the retirement of Chief Brandon Chewning, has left the Wadesboro community reeling this week.

Missing Richmond County man’s reward increased

ROCKINGHAM— The reward for information about missing man Dennis Wayne Bailey of Richmond County has increased by $200.

Early Spring? Phil knows — sometimes

ANSON COUNTY — Every year, on Feb. 2, millions of Americans ignore their local weather forecasters — with all their radar, satellite imagery and scientific data — and instead turn to a little groundhog in Pennsylvania to find out if we are in store for an early Spring or six more weeks of Winter.

Chief Chewning’s last day

WADESBORO — An officer’s last day with the force and town he has served is a sacred one — a day to be cherished and remembered forever.

Wadesboro native writes real life tale of rags to riches

RALEIGH — Elder Joey Spencer has written a novel, “From the Bench to the Board” detailing his experiences living on the street as a homeless man to his journey becoming a board member and pastor. Though he may live a good distance away in Raleigh now, Wadesboro continues to hold his heart and Spencer wants to share the news of his success with the people whose memories he cherishes.

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