Anson Record
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Money can’t buy me love
The Bible says money is the root of all evil and the Beatles claim you can’t buy their love, so just what does it mean to be like King Solomon with hordes of gold lying at your feet? Most of us will never experience the world looking askance at us,…
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Anson Varsity Cheerleaders bring home second championship title
WADESBORO, N.C. — The Anson High School Varsity Cheerleaders have once again demonstrated the power of dedication, teamwork, and resilience. On March 8, the squad traveled to competition representing Anson High School and returned home as two‑time champions, securing another major victory for Anson County.
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NCDMV launches estimated wait times and capacity info
NORTH CAROLINA – The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) is announcing a new feature on its website that provides customers with estimated wait times and real-time capacity status for driver license offices statewide. Effective immediately, this tool empowers North Carolinians to make more informed decisions about when and where…
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Tarheel state well represented in Black’s Tire 200 pre-race festivities
ROCKINGHAM – Pre-race activities leading into the April 3 Black’s Tire 200 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race will showcase local talent, students and dignitaries as anticipation continues to build ahead of NASCAR’s Easter Weekend Classic at Rockingham Speedway.
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The Meat of the Matter
RALEIGH — In the American South, barbecue is less of a culinary choice and more of a state-sanctioned religion. But depending on which side of a state line you’re standing on, the “Holy Trinity” might be a slab of cow, a shredded pig, or a puddle of yellow mustard.
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March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, which always reminds me of my Aunt Rebecca, who was diagnosed with the disease as a newlywed young adult.
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Anson Co. lands grant for health screenings
ANSON COUNTY — The Anson County Health Department was awarded a grant from the James R. Braswell and Bronnie L. Braswell Trust. Funds will be used to help 17 uninsured residents receive their colonoscopy and 50 uninsured residents receive their pap smear/HPV screening.
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Lenten traditions explored
The Lenten season marks a period of 40 days when faithful Christians prepare for the glory of Easter Sunday. Easter commemorates the miracle of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, which is foundational for the Christian faith.
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Letters to Strangers: An introduction
I’m going to start with the bad news first … I’m not much of a writer; in fact, it terrifies me. This Lent, I am trying to lean into discomfort.
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Forestry officials in NC fear growing fire and staff shortages
NORTH CAROLINA — When Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, forestry officials conservatively estimated the storm damaged 822,000 acres of timber. Now satellite imagery showing changes in forest cover suggests the extent of damage was much greater.
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Removal of federal data affects us in our hometowns
Federal data on rising hunger, on long term trends in maternal and infant mortality, information about preparing for disasters – gone.
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Shamrock or clover? There is a difference!
ANSON COUNTY — March is now upon us, and St. Patrick’s Day is in the rear-view. But Leprechauns, green beer and pots of gold aside, there is another traditional symbol associated with the month — the shamrock.
