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Oklahoma! Gallops onto the stage
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…
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‘MAHA’ movement picking up steam in statehouses
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.
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WPD asks for public assistance in missing juveniles investigation
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.
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BRLC’s Christmas holiday activities
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…
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Rev. Dr. MLK Jr. honored as Day of Service in Burnsville
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.
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Burnsville Recreation & Learning Center students staying connected
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…
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NC officials want early successes from rural health program
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.
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ACAS intakes remain limited amid renovation delays
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…
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Are you aware in January?
January is a month known for new beginnings, joyous celebrations, and bringing awareness to many issues such as National Mentoring Month, National Blood Donor Month, Cervical Health Awareness, Mental Wellness, Poverty Awareness, National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention, and Stalking Awareness Month.
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Anson Co. man sentenced to 88 years for sex crimes
MONROE — An Anson County man was convicted by a jury on Jan. 16 of a series of sexual offenses, including statutory rape and incest.
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Anson JROTC shines
WADESBORO – The Anson High School JROTC program is quietly making a meaningful impact on both its students and the wider community, emphasizing leadership, service, and personal growth while meeting cadets where they are.
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Planting for winter
RICHMOND COUNTY — Fight the winter gloomies with bold and showy landscapes! Whether it is dormant trees and grasses, the fallen leaves of greener days, or bare spots where tender perennials once grew, many of our winter landscapes lack color and excitement. To add interest to your plantings, consider plants…
