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Kid’s Expo is another sucess!
ANSON COUNTY — The county’s best and brightest were on full display at Saturday’s Chamber of Commerce sponsored annual Kids Expo for young entrepreneurs. The event was again held at 1st Baptist Church of Wadesboro. In addition to the Chamber, SPCC co-sponsored the event.
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Commissioners vote to approve license plate agency renewal
ANSON COUNTY — County Manager Leonard Sossoman introduced renewing the county’s contract with the Department of Motor Vehicles during his manager’s report Tuesday, sharing a letter he received from the state regarding the county’s lease and its approaching deadline for renewal. Following discussion, the board decided to renew the license…
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Why isn’t Sept. the 7th month?
PICKENS COUNTY — It just doesn’t make any sense. A septangle is a figure with seven sides. A septave is a seven-tone musical scale. A septuagenarian is a person who is between 70 and 79 years old — so why in the world is September the ninth month?
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Pictured left to right: John Powell Jr., Sandy Cox, and Randy Collins. Mr. Collins says he feels the Kid’s Expo encourages future business leaders in the community. He said, “It is a great way for our future entrepreneurs to learn about business and marketing skills and how much fun the…
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LEO and community meet at National Night Out
ANSON COUNTY — Tuesday night, law enforcement joined with the community to celebrate National Night Out in uptown Wadesboro with lights flashing and sirens blaring for the kids. The event is organized by law enforcement and is held annually. This year the community was treated to free food, treats, valuable…
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Report raises concerns following expansions of school vouchers
RALEIGH — The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released a report exploring access, affordability and accountability in relation to the Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), North Carolina’s taxpayer-funded private school voucher program which was expanded in late 2023 to offer vouchers to all students, regardless of their family’s income…
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Commissioner Ellerbe: “Show me the accounts”
ANSON COUNTY — In a County Commissioner meeting earlier this month, Finance Director Holly Berry informed commissioners the county was down roughly $14 million in a twelve-month period. During the same meeting, DHHS Department Head Brian Ellerby alerted the board to an unfolding crisis within his department: the much-needed unfreezing…
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Back-to-School fun in Morven
ANSON COUNTY — Around the county Saturday several back-to-school events were held to kick the school year off right for both students and parents.
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Influence yourself
Like a lot of you, when I’m bored I like to check out social media and see what’s going on in the world.
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Anson County is where history thrives
ANSON COUNTY — Founded in 1750, Anson County is full of historical places, including homes, farms, and well-kept graveyards honoring the people and families who not only called Anson home, but also made it a place future generations to proudly call home as well.
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New low cost gym coming to Wadesboro
ANSON COUNTY — “Anson is a low income/crime area and this gym will be a major change for Anson County,” says owner Shannon Spencer Pickett about her new low cost gym located at 120 West Wade Street in Wadesboro.
