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Black History Month: Does the end ever justify the means?
In 1951 a 31-year-old African American mother of five named Henrietta Lacks was not feeling well.
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Locals compete and connect at Senior Games
ANSON COUNTY — Registration is underway for the Richmond County Senior Games and SilverArts, an inclusive annual event offering adults 50 and older the opportunity to compete in athletics and creative arts while building friendships and staying active.
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Students honor MLK with essays
ANSON COUNTY — The Morven Chapter of Las Amigas proudly honored the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by supporting and uplifting student voices through its annual essay initiative. This meaningful effort encouraged young scholars to reflect on Dr. King’s message of service, leadership, and unity, while providing…
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Joe Thomas Jr. represented the Fountain Hill UM Church members. The food items were recently collected and donated to Burnsville R&L Center Emergency Pantry. (Submitted).
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Check out this snowman (and his little dog!) completed by Alan and Andrew James. This is very cool.
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The origins of Black History Month
Black History Month began as an effort to address the exclusion of Black Americans from the teaching and study of United States history. Its origins can be traced to historian Carter G. Woodson, whose work focused on documenting and preserving Black life, culture and achievement at a time when they…
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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…
